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  • The Good Samaritan

    Better understand Jesus’ parable with this background information.

  • A Slap in the Face

    “Turn the other cheek.” “Go the extra mile.” They DO NOT mean what you think they do.

  • Is God a Dentist?

    The answer to this question will help you find the right Bible translation.

  • The Lazy Priest

    Throughout my childhood, I never attended a Mass that was assisted by a deacon. I grew up assuming that it was the role of the priest to read the Gospel. A closer…

  • Was Jesus Tied to the Cross?

    Some scholars suggest artists got it wrong—Jesus was tied rather than nailed. Explore the evidence!

  • Painting Conversion

    One of my favorite paintings is “The Incredulity of Saint Thomas” painted by Caravaggio circa 1601. I first came to learn about this painting while a student at Rhode Island School of…

  • Water, Water Everywhere

    This Sunday you’ll be getting a double dose of H2O! In the first reading from Exodus, the Hebrews thirst from wandering the desert and they complain to Moses, their leader. Moses appeals…

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