In order for an event to be a miracle, according to the Catholic Church, the event must be unusual, instantaneous, spontaneous, and complete. And there must not be a natural explanation. Also, others must see the event, and it must be a mystery that can only be the...
They let down their nets and caught such a large number of fish that the nets were about to break. Luke 5:1-11 Questions for Life Groups Read Luke 5:1-11. Try to imagine yourself in the boat that day. How would you feel when Jesus asked you to try fishing again after...
According to several sources, the expression “hot water” to mean something more than heated water was first used over 500 years ago. No one is certain where the expression came from, but everyone can identify with the idea it conveys. The Grammarist website explains...
Because of the crowd, however, they could find no way to take him in. Luke 5:17-25 Questions for Life Groups Read Luke Luke 5:17-25. Have you ever felt like your access to Jesus was blocked by others? Do you know anyone this is happening to now? What can you do to be...
This past week, President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine spoke to the United Nations General Assembly. Currently, there are 193 Member States, plus Vatican City and Palestine, each with a single vote on matters coming before this group, representing nearly every...
They found the man from whom the demons had gone out sitting at the feet of Jesus, clothed and in his right mind. Luke 8:26-39 Questions for Life Groups Read Luke 8:26-39. What catches your attention the most in this story? Why, do you suppose, is the story about the...
This week’s reading from our companion book begins with Keely in a courtroom. Keely is alone. Her one phone call to her younger brother reminded her she was on her own. Keely had no close friends or family willing to help her. And she was facing a judge notorious for...
Jesus healed the man so that he was able to talk and see. Matthew 12:22-35 Questions for Life Groups Read Matthew 12:22-35. Can you place yourself in the action of this story? Where do you fit and what are you thinking as you see Jesus restoring the man’s sight and...
Cyndi and I have several fruit trees but have yet to enjoy a fruit harvest. Healthy orchards take more care than we’ve had time to give them. Fortunately, our raspberries and blackberries are healthy and doing well. The red raspberries are best when their color is a...
Go back home, where you will find that the demon has gone out of your daughter.” Mark 7:24-30 Questions for Life Groups Read Mark 7:24-30. Does Jesus’ reaction to the Mother’s request surprise you? Why? Why do you think Jesus changed His mind? Read this week’s article...