The Blessed Virgin, Visits Elizabeth – 31st May

For centuries the eastern and western churches have considered Mary, the Virgin Mother of Jesus, pre-eminent among all the saints. In the gospels, Mary makes her first appearance as a teenager.  Nothing is known of her childhood, and what we do know of her is found mostly in Matthew, chapters 1-2 and in Luke, chapters … Continue reading The Blessed Virgin, Visits Elizabeth – 31st May

Ascension Day – 18th May, 2023

In Salvador Dali’s picture of Jesus’ ascension all you can see are his feet!  (https://www.dalipaintings.com/the-ascension-of-christ.jsp).  As we celebrate the event this month, it prompts the question, ‘where did Jesus go?’  Peter says Jesus ‘has gone into heaven and is at God’s right hand’ (1 Peter 3:22).  However, the New Testament tells us three things about what Jesus is … Continue reading Ascension Day – 18th May, 2023

Forty Days with the Risen Christ

Forty days after Easter comes Ascension Day; they are the forty days during which the Risen Christ appeared again and again to His disciples, following His death and resurrection.  (Matthew 28; Mark 16; Luke 24; and John 20.) The Gospels give us little of Christ’s teachings and deeds during those 40 days.  Jesus was seen … Continue reading Forty Days with the Risen Christ