Sharing the Word

Observant Jews fasted as expiation for sins, to express their wretchedness before God. Jesus expects his followers to be happy, to be grateful in his company.

Jesus is still generous today. He provides the sacraments, Scriptures, the Church's teaching, and the companionship of the faithful.

Everything in Jesus’ ministry was intended to proclaim that God’s love was taking over the world--that through Jesus all creation would be brought to fulfillment.

Jesus casts out the evil in our lives by strengthening us to overcome our moral deficiencies. His power is always at work to make us more like him.

Jesus will perform wonders when and how he sees fit. Nobody has a claim on them. Jesus will work on his own terms.

The role of prophets such as John the Baptist was one that required great faith in view of their role to challenge religious and civil leaders.