Gods Own Words

The Gentile Pentecost: Conversion of Cornelius or Peter?

Benny Nalkara, CMI The conversion of Cornelius is often seen as a turning point in the history of the early Church and also in the Acts of the Apostles. Luke the author narrates it three times (in chapters 10, 11, and 15) and stresses its theological and missiological significance of the event. He treats it […]

Eating Matters Still Matters…

Jacob Chanikuzhy “If God did not intend for us to eat animals, then why did he make them out of meat?” asks John Cleese, English comedian and producer. Non vegetarians are grateful to God that he gave humankind “every moving thing” for food (Genesis 9,3). Nevertheless, God made a distinction between clean and unclean animals […]

Believing without Seeing – The Beatitude of Faith

Benny Nalkara, CMI “Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have come to believe”(Jn 20:29). This powerful statement of Jesus on the occasion of the proclamation of faith in the risen Christ by Thomas, the apostle after seeing his wounds, seems to present an anti-evidence, […]

The New Priests Struck Down on their Debut…

Jacob Chanikuzhy They were two brand new priests. They were the sons of the High Priest too. The two were more special because they were specially favoured by God. Their ordination ceremony was so solemn and it lasted for a week. On the eighth day, they were all set to start their ministry as priests. To […]

When the Wellspring Feel Thirsty…

Benny Nalkara, CMI “I thirst” (Jn 19:28), sounds to be the most human and emotionally poised wordsof Jesus from the cross. This statement is traditionally called “The Word of Distress.”This verse recorded only in the Gospel of John goes in tune with the theological thrust of John’s Gospel which stresses on the “living water.” With […]

True Beauty of a Church Building: People’s Generosity and Leaders’ Accountability

Jacob Chanikuzhy “Give to God what is right and not what is left,” many spiritual leaders remind their congregations. People are generally reluctant to give away their money. Saint Mother Theresa always persuaded her listeners to love and to give till it hurts. But, when it comes to giving until it hurts, most of the […]

Paul: The Defender of “the Truth of the Gospel”

Benny Nalkara, CMI St Paul’s life is noted for its zeal, enthusiasm and commitment. As a Jew he was fully convinced and committed and was a zealous persecutor of the Church. As a believer in Jesus Christ, he became a person of strong convictions and profound dedication. The only thing that mattered him was always […]

Do not Leave Home for Long…

Jacob Chanikuzhy Israeli Rabbis and Jewish scholars found it so hard to digest the fact that Aaron made a golden calf for the people to worship that they tried to justify the act of Aaron in several ways. Thus, according to the Rabbis, Hur, the son of Miriam and Caleb, actually tried to dissuade the […]

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