Category: Holy Scripture

“… So the men reclined, about five thousand in number.
Then #Jesus took the loaves, gave thanks,
and distributed them to those who were reclining,
and also as much of the fish as they wanted.
When they had had their fill, He said to His Disciples,
‘Gather the fragments left over,
so that nothing will be wasted.’
So they collected them,
and filled twelve wicker baskets with fragments
from the five barley loaves that had been more than they could eat.
When the people saw the sign He had done, they said,
‘This is truly the Prophet, the one who is to come into the world.’
Since Jesus knew that they were going to come and carry him off
to make him king, he withdrew again to the mountain alone.

“… The Father loves the Son and has given everything over to Him.
Whoever believes in the Son has Eternal Life,
but whoever disobeys the Son will not see life,
but the Wrath of God remains upon him.”

“… Jesus came and stood in their midst
and said to them, ‘Peace be with you.’
When He had said this, He showed them His Hands and His Side.
The Disciples rejoiced …
… He breathed on them and said to them,
‘Receive the Holy Spirit.
Whose sins you forgive are forgiven them,
and whose sins you retain are retained.’
… a week later … Thomas was with them.
… Jesus said to him, ‘Have you come to believe because you have seen Me?
Blessed are those who have not seen and have believed.’ …”

“Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went away quickly from the tomb,
fearful yet overjoyed,
and ran to announce the news to his disciples.
And behold, Jesus met them on their way and greeted them.
They approached, embraced his feet, and did him homage.
Then Jesus said to them, ‘Do not be afraid.
Go tell my brothers to go to Galilee,
and there they will see me.’ …”