Tag Archives: Jesus

Christ’s Victory Speaks Into Our Suffering (1 Peter 3:13-22)

Posted on May 9, 2026 by Father Dave

“For Christ also suffered for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, in order to bring you to God.” It’s from the first letter of Peter (chapter 3, verse 18), but you’d be forgiven for assuming this was … Continue reading →

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Your Place is Prepared! (John 14:1-3)

Posted on May 2, 2026 by Father Dave

“Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And … Continue reading →

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The Joy of Suffering Unjustly!

Posted on April 25, 2026 by Father Dave

“For it is a commendable thing if, being aware of God, a person endures pain while suffering unjustly. If you endure when you are beaten for doing wrong, what credit is that? But if you endure when you do good … Continue reading →

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From Fear to Peace – the Jesus Effect!

Posted on April 11, 2026 by Father Dave

Jesus has not abandoned us. It often feels as if He has. Life becomes violent, bloody, confusing. We feel betrayed, devalued, alone. But then, as with Thomas, Jesus comes to us. He shows us His hands and His side, breathes peace into our locked rooms. And in that moment, we realise that He actually never left. Continue reading →

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Do Not Be Afraid – Easter 2026

Posted on April 4, 2026 by Father Dave

“After the Sabbath, as the first day of the week was dawning, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb. And suddenly there was a great earthquake, for an angel of the Lord, descending from heaven, came … Continue reading →

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Which Procession Are We Marching In? (Palm Sunday 2026)

Posted on March 28, 2026 by Father Dave

“A very large crowd spread their cloaks on the road, and others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road. The crowds that went ahead of him and that followed were shouting, “Hosanna to the Son of … Continue reading →

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Who is Really Blind? (John 9:1-41)

Posted on March 14, 2026 by Father Dave

Jesus said, “I came into this world for judgement, so that those who do not see may see, and those who do see may become blind.” (John 9:39) It has to be one of the most confronting things Jesus ever said. … Continue reading →

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Suffering Produces Perseverance! (Romans 5:3-5)

Posted on March 7, 2026 by Father Dave

Saint Paul would be the first to say that if you’re looking for a quiet life, free from stress and pain, following Jesus is not a good option, and Shia Islam isn’t either. But while following Jesus (or following Imam Husain) will not make life easier, it will make life larger and will fill life with meaning, courage, and hope. Continue reading →

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Breath on me, Breath of God! (John 3:8)

Posted on February 28, 2026 by Father Dave

“The wind blows where it wills, and you hear its sound, but you do not know whence it comes or whither it goes. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit.” (John 3:8) We’re in the third chapter of … Continue reading →

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