The context provides a clue. At this point in the Gospel, Jesus arrives in Jerusalem to complete his mission. The cross looms large. He is hungry and sees a fig tree in the distance that is “covered ...

The Rev. Joe Nassal, priest at Precious Blood Center in Liberty: The context provides a clue. At this point in the Gospel, Jesus arrives in Jerusalem to complete his mission. The cross looms large. He ...

The Rev. Joe Nassal, priest at Precious Blood Center in Liberty: The context provides a clue. At this point in the Gospel, Jesus arrives in Jerusalem to complete his mission. The cross looms large. He ...

The curious aspect of the story of Jesus cleansing the Temple in Mark I I : 15-19 is its being bracketed between the story of Jesus cursing a fig tree. On his way from Bethany to Jerusalem, Jesus is ...

Today’s Gospel gives us insights into how the evangelists crafted their narratives about Jesus. The short reading from Mark reveals his style and vision for how his audience should understand Jesus.

At the end of the church year we are invited to reflect on the “Last Things” -- Death, Judgment, Heaven and Hell. We sober up to consider the inevitability of our own deaths, to remember those who ...

Daryl Gonyon is a resident of Fall River and a parishioner of Holy Trinity Church in Fall River. Holy Week begins with singing Hosanna – expressions of adoration, praise, or joy, continues for calls ...

Pope Francis says an authentic faith is open to others and forgives and urges God to help Christians and the Church not to succumb to a selfish, sterile and profiteering type of religion. His words ...

Voices of Faith offers perspectives from religion columnists. This week’s question: What explains Jesus’ impatience with the fig tree? A parable on leadership The Rev. Joe Nassal, priest at Precious ...