Category Archives: Reading the Bible

He who receives you receives me

Posted on July 7, 2026 by Pastor Foley

“Anyone who welcomes you welcomes me, and anyone who welcomes me welcomes the one who sent me. Whoever welcomes a prophet as a prophet will receive a prophet’s reward, and whoever welcomes a righteous person as a righteous person will … Continue reading →

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“The Good News of the Kingdom” (Mt 9:35)

Posted on June 23, 2026 by Pastor Foley

Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom and healing every disease and sickness. (Matthew 9:35) From the time of the early church, there have been weekly lectionary readings. … Continue reading →

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“I Am the Door”

Posted on May 19, 2026 by Pastor Foley

The 2nd century Christian writer Hegesippus gives one of the earliest detailed traditions about James the Just—Jesus’ brother. He wrote that the religious leaders brought James to the pinnacle of the temple during Passover and asked him to publicly deny … Continue reading →

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