The scriptures have all the drama, intrigue, sex and violence offered by any modern novel or TV mini-series.

We know Peter’s response. But more importantly, how do you respond today?

It was the opening of today’s gospel that prompted me to seek signs: This is a wicked generation; it is asking for a sign.

a father taught his child to pray this prayer especially in the middle of the night when the child woke and felt sad or anxious.

I received a letter from the bishop of Christchurch (Denis Hanrahan) which began: Dear John, I am happy to inform you

Temptation is usually understood as an impulse to choose wrong over right, bad over evil, unhealthy over healthy

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