Better for us is shame, rather than praise Jesus is the embodiment of the truth that it is better to receive shame than praise from the world. The world cannot accept the Word.  The Word … Read More

See the Master, and you see the Father Jesus alone makes us see the Father fully. We can see the Father fully, even here below, through his only Son.  He is in the bosom of … Read More

Through the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, God reveals his love to us.  He wants us to enjoy the communion of the Holy Spirit. The law is ours through Moses.  Grace, on the other … Read More

Power for the mission to announce the Gospel. The Holy Spirit is the power that equips us for the mission to announce the Gospel. Salvation belongs to those who confess by the power of the … Read More

Ascension of the poor lying in the dust The ascension of Jesus proves that God lifts up the lowly and fills the hungry with good things. On the day of the ascension itself, Jesus appears … Read More

Spirit of Signs, Life as well as Truth At the request of Jesus, God gives the Holy Spirit to those who love Jesus. First, the Spirit remains with those who prove they love Jesus by keeping … Read More

Farewell that brings life and courage Jesus encourages his followers as he bids them farewell.  He reveals that he is the way and the truth and the life. Jesus bids his followers farewell.  He knows … Read More

Gate we cannot do without to attain salvation Jesus alone is the gate we cannot do without to attain salvation. He is the gate through which we come in and go out without arousing suspicion.  … Read More

Burning, listening and welcoming Jesus is the last word about unheeding, cold and uncaring hearts turning into hearts that listen, are burning and welcoming. The disciples heading toward Emmaus know that the word, like the … Read More

Night of peace, mission, faith and clearness Granting us peace and entrusting us a mission, the risen Jesus makes the night shine as the day.  He thus arouses faith. As the night falls, the disciples … Read More