Jesus Archives

May’s a time to allow the Virgin Mary to become part of us

May 5, 2019

The weather is warming up in May, and it’s a festive time in the Church. Why not revere the one who believed and loved the Lord the best? With such a sentiment, believers turn to Mary.

By Father Jeffrey F. Kirby

Theologian, survivor argues that Jesus himself suffered sexual abuse

Apr 9, 2019

Rocio Figueroa, a theologian and sexual abuse survivor, has published a study with some surprising findings: Namely, that Jesus was a victim of sexual abuse – a concept survivors who participated in the study said could be helpful for the Church, yet hard to swallow.

By Elise Harris

Invitation from Jesus: Buckle up for surprise, and come along for the ride

Feb 3, 2019

Jesus of Nazareth, and the message he has shared with the human family, is always full of surprises. The arrogant and proud will always feel uncomfortable, but the humble and adventurous will always feel right at home with the Gospel.

By Father Jeffrey F. Kirby

Christian crowd vows to ‘reclaim Jesus’ from polarized U.S.

May 26, 2018

The “Reclaiming Jesus” event in Washington, D.C. gathered Baptist, Catholic, Anglican and other Christian clergy for prayer, song and a quiet vigil outside the White House.

By Rhina Guidos

In the throes of life, it’s meekness that gives us strength

Mar 4, 2018

Meekness and strength are sometimes seen as opposing traits since the presumption is that the meek are usually weak. But in the throes of life, it is precisely meekness that gives us strength.

By Father Jeffrey F. Kirby

Pope to youth: Maturity doesn’t mean accepting injustice, corruption

Jan 17, 2018

Pope Francis on Wednesday told youth in Chile that older people often dismiss the idealism of the young, saying they’ll get over it as they age, but the pontiff urged them not to accept that corruption and injustice are the price of maturity.

By Inés San Martín

Tests offer new information on date of site believed to be tomb of Christ

Dec 1, 2017

A documentary set to air Dec. 3 on National Geographic’s cable channel shows interviews with scholars who say oral history strongly supports the possibility the Church of the Holy Sepulcher houses the place where Jesus was buried.

By Rhina Guidos

Jesus carries burdens of those who suffer, pope says

Jul 10, 2017

During the Angelus on Sunday, Pope Francis said Jesus wants to pull “us out from [the] quicksand” of dark moments, and give all people a way out of sadness, which allows them to raise their eyes “toward the one who really loves us.”

By Junno Arocho Esteves