Author: Paul Grimes

The story of the cleansing of the temple is narrated by the four gospels of Matthew, Luke, Mark and John. It is the purification of the temple performed by Jesus. The temple in Jerusalem is the center of the religious, political, social, cultural and economic life of the Jews. The story reveals the radical actions of Jesus challenging the authority …

The Transfiguration of Jesus is narrated by the three Synoptic gospels namely, Matthew, Luke and Mark. It is called Christophany because it is the manifestation of Christ revealing His true identity and glory. It is also the turning point of His ministry when He begins His journey to Jerusalem where He will be put to death by the religious elite. …

Lent is a season of grace. It is the invasion of grace. God takes the initiative to restore all things to Him. Lent is an intense spiritual experience. It begins with the celebration of Ash Wednesday. Ash is a powerful image reminding us that we are dust and to dust we shall return. It is to acknowledge our need of …

In the Gospel of Mark 1:40-45, Jesus heals a leper. During the time of Jesus, leprosy was a dreadful disease, highly contagious and considered a divine punishment for sin. Yet moved with pity, Jesus stretched out His hand, touched the leper and healed him. It reveals that no one is excluded from the love and mercy of God. Suffering, illness …

Jesus is the definitive revelation of God. He is the perfect image of the invisible God and the sign par excellence of God’s love. In Him we have access to God. God continues to speak to us in creation, in the history of salvation, in the Scriptures, in the sacraments, in the events of our lives. “The people were astonished …

St. Agnes found her true identity and purpose in life at a young age. For her, Jesus is everything. He is her spouse. She submitted herself completely to Him. She was born into a noble Christian family in Rome. She was a beautiful girl, which, together with her wealth and holiness, caused many young noblemen to seek her as their …

Epiphany comes from the Greek word epiphaneia which means manifestation, revelation, appearance, showing. The mystery hidden and kept secret for long ages is made known to the world in the birth of Jesus. It is the saving plan of God to restore all things to Him and to bring healing and transformation through the death and resurrection of Jesus. He …

The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph is not exempted from difficulties, trials and suffering. Mary was pregnant out of wedlock. Jesus was born in the manger because there was no room in the inn. Joseph led his family to flee to Egypt because of the murderous plan of King Herod to kill the baby Jesus. Mary saw her …

The birth of Jesus reveals God’s fulfillment in His plan of salvation for His people. He is faithful and fulfills His promise. He takes the initiative to intervene and bring healing into our broken world. Jesus said that we cannot do without Him. His birth signals the good news that the kingdom of wholeness has come. He is the embodiment …