The Structure of the Gospels
The Gospels were likely conceived first as accounts of the Passion and Resurrection—the central themes of early preaching.
The Gospels were likely conceived first as accounts of the Passion and Resurrection—the central themes of early preaching.
In his crucifixion, the Lord shows us that we must deny ourselves in order to be his disciples.
Martha’s anxiety and frustration are finally overcome by her living faith.
Like the grain of wheat that falls to the ground and dies, Christ’s earthly mission bore fruit in time in spite of apparent initial failure.
Our Lord’s human nature felt emotional revulsion at his coming Passion, but he overcame it by his perfect love of the Father’s will.
