The Devotion to the Black Nazarene: Implications on Christology
“I want to know Christ—yes, to know the power of his resurrection and participation in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, and so, somehow, attaining to the resurrection from the dead.” (Philippians 3:10 & 11 NIV)
The Crossing of the Jordan River: Preparing for God’s Amazing Things (Joshua 3:1-5)
Joshua told the people, “Consecrate yourselves, for tomorrow the Lord will do amazing things among you.” Joshua 3:5 NIV
New Year 2019: Forgetting What Lies Behind (Phil. 3:1-16)
“Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, 14 I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.” (Phil. 3:13 ESV2011)
Those Who Wait for the Consolation of Israel (Luke 2:8-38; Matthew 2:1-12)
Aside from the families of Zechariah, Elizabeth, Joseph, and Mary who were all righteous and faithful, there were a bunch of equally faithful Jews and wise Gentiles who were waiters for the consolation of Israel.
Jesus Was Born: A Remarkable Display of God’s Providence (Luke 2:1-7)
"And she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn." (Luke 2:7, NJKV)
The Announcement to Mary (Luke 1:26-38)
“Behold the maidservant of the Lord! Let it be to me according to your word.” (1:38 NJKV)
The Gospel of Luke: Good News to the Underprivileged
“The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised, To preach the acceptable year of the Lord.” - Luke 4:18-19 - (KJV)
Luke, the Evangelist, Physician, Historian and Close Companion
"Through the use of medical jargon Luke gave us a detailed and deeper look at some of the healing miracles in the New Testament." "It is possible that Luke did not desire to be a historian, but his work made him a skilled one." "Luke is a close companion and a friend to Paul especially when he was old and ready to be executed by the Roman government. What an example of a co-worker and a friend who will never leave you even in the darkest of times!"
Hellenism: A Case of Cultural Diffusion
Hellenism continued even after the death of Alexander the Great.
The Bible, Newspapers and History Books
"Any Serious reader of the Bible must be kept abreast of the latest developments in his surroundings." Furthermore, "One can always look back and find traces of God’s work in history and trust the same God to direct his future."
Experiencing Christ Through The Black Nazarene
"The challenge for the contemporary 'non-Catholic' Christian churches is how to make their liturgy and other church services serve as transmitter (mediator) of Christ's power so that the congregation can have a more tangible and concrete experience of Christ."
Mary Visits Elizabeth: An Amazing Support System for Two Women in Unusual Circumstances (Luke 1:39-56)
"We all need an amazing support system! If you have one, take care of them and keep them because they’re rare! For those who are still finding, keep praying, it will come in God’s appointed time."
EID’L ADHA: The Feast of Sacrifice
The story of Ibrahim (Abraham) is also recorded in the book of Genesis of the Jewish and Christian Bible. There are differences though, such as, in Islamic belief the son is Ishmael not Isaac, while in Christian tradition the name of the father is Abraham not Ibrahim.
119th Celebration of Philippine Independence
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Jesus as the Passover Lamb
The Passover was the annual Hebrew festival on the evening of the 14th day of the month of ‘Abhibh (Abib) […]
Salubong: A Praxis of Catholicism and Folk Religiosity
Salubong takes place at dawn on “Linggo ng Pagkabuhay” (Resurrection Sunday) or ‘Easter’ as called by the Roman Catholic believers. […]
Visita Iglesia: A Shared Common Religious Experience
History Visita Iglesia or the Seven Churches Visitation or simply put, Church Visit is an ancient Roman Catholic Lenten tradition […]
The Gospel of Luke: Good News to the Underprivileged
“The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised, To preach the acceptable year of the Lord.” - Luke 4:18-19 - (KJV)
The Baptism of Jesus: Jesus and John the Baptist in a Juncture
Jesus' decision to proceed with the baptism by John at that juncture proved his connection with him and his people.
Mary Visits Elizabeth: An Amazing Support System for Two Women in Unusual Circumstances (Luke 1:39-56)
"We all need an amazing support system! If you have one, take care of them and keep them because they’re rare! For those who are still finding, keep praying, it will come in God’s appointed time."
The Announcement to Mary (Luke 1:26-38)
“Behold the maidservant of the Lord! Let it be to me according to your word.” (1:38 NJKV)
Hellenism: A Case of Cultural Diffusion
Hellenism continued even after the death of Alexander the Great.
The Devotion to the Black Nazarene: Implications on Christology
“I want to know Christ—yes, to know the power of his resurrection and participation in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, and so, somehow, attaining to the resurrection from the dead.” (Philippians 3:10 & 11 NIV)
The Crossing of the Jordan River: Preparing for God’s Amazing Things (Joshua 3:1-5)
Joshua told the people, “Consecrate yourselves, for tomorrow the Lord will do amazing things among you.” Joshua 3:5 NIV
New Year 2019: Forgetting What Lies Behind (Phil. 3:1-16)
“Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, 14 I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.” (Phil. 3:13 ESV2011)
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