I Was That Centurion Whose Servant Was Healed - A Poem

I Was That Centurion
Whose Servant Was Healed
- A Poem

The First Job Vacancy In The World? Well According To Genesis It Was...

When you think of the world’s very first job, you might imagine a shepherd, a hunter, a builder - or perhaps even a prophet. But Scripture tells us that the first role assigned to humanity was none of these. 

Instead, it was gardening.

Yes, gardening!  

In the second chapter of Genesis, shortly after the creation of man, God assigns Adam his first responsibility. “The Lord God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to till it and keep it” (Genesis 2:15, RSV-CE). 

There it is - the first job description in the history of the world: to care for creation. 

It’s a calling that echoes down through the ages, and one that still holds spiritual significance for us today.

Simon of Cyrene Doesn't Just Feature In The Bible When He Helped Our Lord Carry The Cross

When we hear the name Simon of Cyrene, most of us immediately picture the scene from the Passion of Christ, where the Roman soldiers force him to carry the Cross for Jesus on the way to Calvary. 

This moment is powerfully etched into Christian tradition, appearing in all three Synoptic Gospels (Matthew 27:32, Mark 15:21, and Luke 23:26). 

But who was Simon of Cyrene beyond that singular, dramatic encounter? What became of him after that fateful day, and does he play a larger role in the Christian faith than is often recognised? 

The answer is yes, and his story invites us to reflect deeply on discipleship, suffering, and the hidden ways in which God calls us to Himself.

I Was Petronius, One of the Soldiers on Guard Last Night

I Was Petronius,

One of the Soldiers on Guard Last Night

"And They Crucified Him..." A medical doctor provides a physical description:

The cross is placed on the ground and the exhausted man is quickly thrown backwards with his shoulders against the wood. 

The legionnaire feels for the depression at the front of the wrist. 

He drives a heavy, square wrought-iron nail through the wrist deep into the wood.

 Quickly he moves to the other side and repeats the action, being careful not to pull the arms too tightly, but to allow some flex and movement.

The Gardens of Scripture: A Biblical Reflection on Creation and Care for Our Earth

Gardens have held a place of deep significance throughout the history of salvation. From the dawn of creation to the resurrection of Christ, gardens have been the setting for pivotal moments in God’s divine plan. 

The very first occupation given to humanity in the Bible was that of a gardener. When Adam was created, he was placed in the Garden of Eden and entrusted with its care:

"The Lord God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to till it and keep it." (Genesis 2:15, RSV-CE)

This foundational moment in Genesis highlights humanity’s role as stewards of God’s creation. To till and keep the land was not merely a job for Adam but a vocation given to all of humanity - a sacred duty to cherish and protect the earth that God has entrusted to us.

Why Was Peter So Obedient?

In the Gospel account found in Luke 5, we are presented with one of the most striking examples of faith and obedience in the New Testament - the miraculous catch of fish. 

After a long night of fruitless labour, Peter, a seasoned fisherman, obeyed Jesus’ unexpected command to cast his nets again. 

This act of obedience, even in the face of exhaustion and apparent failure, has long intrigued scholars, theologians, and believers alike. 

Why was Peter so obedient? 

Was it because he already knew Jesus, or was there something deeper at work - a profound trust in the Master who had come to transform his life?

In this article, we shall explore these questions in depth, examining the context of the event, the nature of Peter’s relationship with Jesus, and the significance of addressing him as “Master.” Through this exploration, we aim to uncover lessons that continue to inspire Catholic believers today.

I was Simon of Cyrene, far from home. - A Poem

I was Simon of Cyrene, far from home.

- A Poem

I was the baker who baked our Lord's bread - A Poem

I was the baker

who baked our Lord's bread- A Poem