Hidden Ways the Bible Declares Christ’s Divinity
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Here are five ways you can see Christ’s divinity on display in the story of Jesus walking on water.
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1000 Ways to Die—in The Old Testament
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One this is certain: there were thousands of ways to die in the Old Testament.
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10 Baller Babes of the Old Testament
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The women of the Old Testament were fierce, faithful, creative, and legendary. This is the legacy of Mary, Mother of God and of Jesus Christ himself! As they fought for the continuation of the faith and through enormous battles and roadblocks, the passed on this legacy to Mary and Jesus and now we benefit from
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Awesome Lady Saints Mentioned in the New Testament
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There are numerous women of the New Testament that are remembered as saints today.
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The Great Adventure Bible Timeline Study is 15 Years Old—And There’s a Special Event!
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West Chester, PA, July 22, 2019 — In celebration of the 15th anniversary of the Great Adventure Bible Timeline study, Ascension has announced that it will be hosting two landmark events featuring the creator of the TGA Bible Timeline study in Garden Grove, CA and Washington, D.C. Last fall, Ascension launched the Great Adventure Bible,
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4 Legendary Details About the Grandparents of Jesus
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“St. Anne, St. Anne, bring me a man!” Single ladies (half) jokingly like to say this phrase since St. Anne is one of the patron saints of housewives and mothers. Beyond this phrase and the fact that she was the Blessed Virgin Mary’s mother and Jesus’s grandmother, most Catholics don’t know much else about her.
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Simple Steps to Put Jesus’s Words into Action
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Learn and do what the Bible (and Jesus!) actually say!
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If the Twelve Apostles were the Twelve Avengers
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Which apostle would you match up as an Avenger?
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I Bet You Didn’t Know these Facts About the Bible
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Did you know the Bible was written by over 40 authors? What else don’t you know about God’s Word?
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Finally, a Catholic Bible That Teaches You How to Read It!
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When I was in college, I knew I needed to read the Bible more. I often caught myself staring at my Bible wondering just where to start. It wasn’t rare for me to play Bible roulette, opening up to a random page and hoping for inspiration to strike. The Great Adventure It wasn’t until
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The Significance of These Biblical Numbers Will Blow Your Mind
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There’s got to be a significant reason that Jacob had twelve sons, not thirteen. . . right? For some reason, we have ten commandments, not eight. As Catholics, we celebrate seven sacraments, not five. Is there a connection between our Catholic faith today and the numbers found in Scripture? If you’ve ever stopped to ponder
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3 Outstandingly Simple Tips for Following Jesus
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Following Jesus can simultaneously feel extremely simple and extremely difficult. How do we pray? Who is He? How do we get to know Him? How do we keep following Him throughout life? These questions aren’t always so easy to answer. In her new book Follow: Your Lifelong Adventure with Jesus, Katie Prejean McGrady lays out some effective
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7 Biblical Facts About Temptation That Will Boggle Your Mind
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Temptation is one of those pesky facts of life we have to deal with because of the Fall (thanks a bunch, Adam and Eve). But do you find yourself tempted all the time? Do you struggle to be rid of those annoying temptations? Don’t give into despair because you’re experiencing temptation. Instead, fight them head
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What Went Unrecorded in the Bible?
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I have a naturally curious brain. When there are things I do not know that I want to know, an irresistible urge to find the answer wells up within me. I will not be satisfied until I find an answer. This can be frustrating when knowing the answer is impossible which occurs surprisingly often in Bible
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Explore Salvation History with Father Maurice Emelu
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More than two thousand years ago, ordinary Christians were huddled in the Upper Room together. Thanks to the work of the Holy Spirit, those men spread the Gospel message to all corners of the earth. How did they do it? How did they go from simple, ordinary fishermen and tax collectors to the most famous
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Reading Scripture Daily Will Change Your Life
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St. Jerome, the 4th century Church Father best known for translating the Bible into Latin, is frequently quoted as saying, “Ignorance of Scripture is ignorance of Christ.” Not one to mince words, this powerful (and somewhat harsh) statement from the ancient saint isn’t just meant to be stitched on throw pillows or painted on distressed
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4 Biblical Facts Every Protestant Should Know About the Annunciation
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The Annunciation of the Archangel Gabriel to the Blessed Virgin Mary–that she would be the Mother of God–is celebrated each year on March 25. Because of this, March 25 is precisely nine months before Christmas! Here’s five more fascinating facts about the Annunciation! “The Annunciation” by Fra Angelico (ca. 1437-1446) 1. The Annunciation only appears
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Word of God slays evil, says Pope. Check it as often as your cell phone
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VATICAN CITY- Before reciting the Angelus on March 5, the first Sunday of Lent, Pope Francis encouraged pilgrims to fight temptations to sin by studying the Word of God as carefully as they study their cell phones. “Someone said: what would happen if we treated the Bible like we treat our cell phone? If we
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You Can Teach as Jesus in These 12 Easy Steps
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Jesus was a fantastic teacher. We can learn from His example, and from the scriptures, how we too can be a great teacher. Whether we are a professional teacher, home school teacher, religious education teacher, parent or grandparent, Bishop, Priest or Deacon, layperson, we can follow 12 easy steps to teach as Jesus taught. The
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