Jesus

Was the Pax Romana really a time of peace?

In a world dominated by artificiality and instant gratification, we are becoming masters at controlling our circumstances and environment.

When I ponder the statement, “Life holds potential meaning under any condition, even the most miserable,” the story of an anonymous woman comes to my mind. She made a deep impression on me and taught me about two existential states: having, and being.

For some of the witnesses to the crucifixion, the seven sayings of Jesus, spoken while He was nailed to the cross, were filled with meaning. Others downplayed or denied their significance. His words still divide people today. But the statements made by Jesus in those few hours are an important key to understanding His message.

Salvation is not a concept Christianity discovered. In a broad sense, salvation means rescue from any danger or adverse situation.

"I love those who love me, and those who seek me find me" (Proverbs 8:17).

When I'm tired I can't love! Many times I have lived this reality and even assessed it as the exact end of love.

I am not an expert on the phenomenon of death. But like all of us, I have to live in its shadow, and watch the restlessness and greed it causes. The same gloomy reports that circle the planet also reach me. I feel especially conscious of this as COVID-19 claims its first victims in my country.

This article addresses the two often conflicting aspects of the parousia: its imminence and its delay.

“God's viewpoint is sometimes different from ours—so different that we could not even guess at it unless He had given us a Book which tells us such things.”[1](Corrie ten Boom)

Mary was an ordinary person, just like us. The Gospel does not suggest that she had any particular merit, yet her obedience played a pivotal role in a story that would change the world.

From the speech of Jesus, who was a perfect speaker, we would expect there to be no fiery insults or harsh terms.

A magical Christmas, a magical evening, magical touch, magical love – people talk about magic when they experience special emotions that they cannot or would rather not explain. "Bring a little magic into your life". This is a saying that resonates extremely well with the expectations of an entire generation.

Pray! If not to God, then to a god. Admit that we are defeated, because this is the first step towards victory.

No scene depicting the birth of Jesus is complete without angels.