The Purpose of John’s Gospel

Reflection on the Gospel of the Second Sunday of Easter (Divine Mercy Sunday) John 20:19-31 Faith, it is easy to express when circumstances are fantastic. Faith is challenged during times of difficulty. However, the strength of one’s faith is truly determined when it’s tested. Faith is not based exclusively on fact or logic but it […]

Jesus Appears to His Disciples and The Purpose of The Gospel of John

Jesus Appears to His Disciples

John 20: 19-31 The Story: The disciples received reports from Mary Magdalene, Simon Peter and the beloved disciple earlier in the morning that the tomb was empty and the body of Jesus was missing. Mary Magdalene had testified that she had met the risen Lord too. The confused disciples are still hopeless, in a state […]