In this essay for the 10th Sunday after Pentecost in the Melkite Calendar, Deacon Christopher Major discusses the distinction between faith and belief, emphasizing that true faith involves trust and commitment beyond mere acceptance of facts, leading to transformative behavior and spiritual growth.
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A Commentary and Reflection on the Readings for the 17th Sunday of Ordinary Time – Year B. The Liturgical Sense of the Scriptures Podcast, by Catholic Author and Theologian David L. Gray. READINGS: 2 Kings 4:42-44, Ephesians 4:1-6, John 6-1-15.
A Commentary and Reflection on the Readings for the 16th Sunday of Ordinary Time – Year B. The Liturgical Sense of the Scriptures Podcast, by Catholic Author and Theologian David L. Gray. READINGS: Jeremiah 23:1-6, Ephesians 2:13-18, Mark 6:30-34.
A Commentary and Reflection on the Readings for the 15th Sunday of Ordinary Time – Year B. The Liturgical Sense of the Scriptures Podcast, by Catholic Author and Theologian David L. Gray. READINGS: Amos 7:12-15, Ephesians 1:3-14, Mark 6:7-13.
Divine Encounters and Compassion: Explore a man’s transformative journey with the Missionaries of Charity, where faith, service, and the mystery of the Holy Eucharist converge to ignite a fire of divine love and purpose.
The essay critiques the Charismatic Movement’s failure to impact the modern world compared to its early Church counterparts. It highlights the lack of sustained enthusiasm, theological depth, and spiritual leadership, emphasizing the necessity for personal prayer and contemplation as foundational for genuine Christian growth and transformation, akin to early Christianity’s practices.
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Homily by Deacon Christopher Major for the 7th Sunday after Pentecost – Melkite Lectionary. READINGS: John 20:1-10, Romans 15:1-7, and Matthew 9:27-35.
Christians should read this essay to understand how devotions to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Divine Mercy offer a counter-narrative to modern-day heresies, providing a path to uphold dignity and embrace God’s love in the face of cultural challenges.
A Commentary and Reflection on the Readings for the 14th Sunday of Ordinary Time – Year B. The Liturgical Sense of the Scriptures Podcast, by Catholic Author and Theologian David L. Gray. READINGS: Ezekiel 2:2-5, 2 Corinthians 12:7-10, Mark 6:1-6.
A Commentary and Reflection on the Readings for the 13th Sunday of Ordinary Time – Year B. The Liturgical Sense of the Scriptures Podcast, by Catholic Author and Theologian David L. Gray. READINGS: Wisdom 1:13-15; 2:23-24, 2 Corinthians 8:7, 9, 13-15, Mark 5:21-24, 35b-43.
