Parable of the Good Samaritan shows that mercy & compassion are not always convenient & that love of neighbor can't be limited to those like us| Crossroads Initiative
Trinity Sunday celebrates the triune God, one God in three persons. What difference does the trinitarian dogma make to how we live our Christian lives?| Crossroads Initiative
To interpret the Bible aright & discern God's will, where do we find guidance, the authority or magisterium of the Church or the Holy Spirit?| Crossroads Initiative
In John 10, Jesus says his sheep hear his voice. But his words on predestination, grace & freedom, provoked controversy & crisis.| Crossroads Initiative
In John 21, Jesus asks Peter "do you love me?" Then comes the command to the shepherd "feed my sheep." Here lies the origins of the Papacy & Pope| Crossroads Initiative
The Beatitudes of Matthew & Luke ask what is true happiness or blessedness? Faith & hope bring the only lasting joy, peace & beatitude.| Crossroads Initiative
The Lord Jesus' baptism by John instituted sacraments of baptism & confirmation; water is sanctified & the Holy Spirit anoints for mission.| Crossroads Initiative
Magi Caspar, Balthasar, Melchior. Why these “three kings of Orient are” found with camels, with gold, frankincense & myrrh in every nativity scene. Epiphany| Crossroads Initiative
Epiphany recalls the Magi, three wise men from the pagan east who follow the star in search of the King who comes for all nations & peoples| Crossroads Initiative
The feast of Jesus Christ, Universal King shows what authority, kingdom & dominion are truly lasting & what judgment will be truly final| Crossroads Initiative
Jesus' healing of the deaf mute saying Ephphatha raises questions-did he truly work miracles? If so was his motivation compassion or glory?| Crossroads Initiative