The Other Disciple
April 4, 2010
Being human, we all need someone to stand beside us; especially when we are not doing very well. We can take a lesson from Peter, the man Jesus had left in charge. He was blessed with exceptional insight (Mt.16: 16)…
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Go and Tell!
April 3, 2010
Easter morning a young man, in a white robe, said to the women that had come to embalm Jesus, “But go, tell his disciples and Peter” (Mk.16: 1-7). What were they to tell and who needed to know? How could…
Move the Stone!
March 26, 2010
Jesus stood at the tomb of Lazarus and told Martha that her brother would live again because He, Jesus was the resurrection and the life (Jn.11: 23-25). This took place just before what we call Palm Sunday.
Does God Need a House?
March 22, 2010
Architecture has found religion a fertile ground for its art and skills. Our Cathedrals, Temples and places of worship are glorious monuments to God and to Christ. Enormous costs and sacrifices have given us these magnificent religious architectures for archeological…
Inadvertency
March 19, 2010
Politicians appear rather fond of acting and deciding inadvertently; then they want the people to be inadvertent (overlook) about their blunders. What are we to make of it?
Gullible
March 14, 2010
Sunday morning is when I like to listen to an edifying religious program. Some of my favorite speakers have moved up and some no longer can afford T.V. time. Those that can stay on the tube, prey on my gullibility.…
Eightieth Birthday
March 13, 2010
I am Daniel Arthur Kolke, born March 13, 1930 in Kurgany Poland (now part of the Ukraine). I was named after my mother’s brother and generally I was called Danush, Danja, and Danl. In Canada, I became Dan and Danny.…
Before and After Jesus?
March 5, 2010
Jesus announced that He was the way to the Father and that He was God in person with us (Jn.14: 6; Mt.1: 23). He also promised to be with us constantly (Mt.28: 20). No one has made such claims.
Young Ruler
February 28, 2010
An important person came running, knelt in front of Jesus and asked, “Good teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” (Lk.18: 18-30; Mt.19: 17-30; Mk.10: 13-26). The Synoptics agreed that the question was asked of Jesus and not…
Religion
February 24, 2010
The word instantly makes us think of Christianity or the faith in a Supreme Being. The dictionary does not concur with our ready presumption. The word “religion” includes all beliefs and ideologies. The belief in a tree is just as…