Why do tax collectors like Zacchaeus get such a bad rap in the Bible?
In first century Palestine where Jesus was living, tax collectors were individuals who worked for Roman administrators. They were responsible for collecting taxes to support…
Did Jesus Ever Fight with the Disciples?
There aren’t any stories in Scripture of Jesus fighting with his disciples, per se, but there are certainly examples of Jesus being exasperated, indignant, and…
Who Were the Magi?
Let me begin by stating who the “magi” were not, at least according to Scripture. There is no evidence in Matthew’s Gospel (the only one…
What Is the Catholic Church’s View of the Rapture?
Question: Thinking of movies that focus on the “rapture,” how does the Catholic Church view this topic? Movie trailers make it look scary and violent.…