It is destructive in so many ways. But, Jesus would be pleased with our emphasis on hope. He brought light into the darkness of the world of his day, and our celebrations bring light into the ...

But as theologians have noted over the centuries, John refers not only to physical but spiritual life; Jesus is the light that illuminates the human spirit and counters the forces of darkness and ...

The Gospel of John introduces the meaning and message of Jesus with the words, "The light shines in the darkness and the darkness cannot overcome it." Every Easter, Christians celebrate the ...

Likewise, the Lamb of God introduces a relationship that must be experienced if Jesus’ divine presence is to bring about change. The people who sit in darkness have seen a great light ...

We follow with the celebration of Epiphany and the star that leads us through the darkness to the light. We light candles on Candlemas when Jesus is presented in the temple, and we hear those ...

STANTHORPE parishioners and visitors had the opportunity to find the light of Christ in darkness this year. Parish ...

Pope Francis was also the first pope from the Society of Jesus, the firstborn from ... Pope Francis was always a light in the darkness. He reminded me that we do not live in an age of gloom ...

Brad East reminds us that “the axis of history turns on the resurrection of Jesus” (p. 82). While Advent begins in the dark, the darkness has not overcome the light (John 1:5). When we were ...