Historic Jesus

The Ascension is Christ’s enthronement

Christ ascended not to retreat from creation, but to rule it from the right hand of the Father
James Bradbury

“Lift up your ancient gates!”

In this soaring homily on the Ascension, St Gregory of Nyssa reflects on the psalms of David, Christ’s victory over death and humanity’s call to ascend with him
St Gregory of Nyssa

Benedictine abbot warns of Christian collapse in the Holy Land

A leading Catholic abbot in Jerusalem has said the survival of indigenous Christianity in the Holy Land is under growing threat from war, instability and rising hostility
Thomas Colsy

Rediscovering the case for Christ in prophecy

A new book explores how Old Testament prophecy continues to point to the divine reality of Jesus and deepen faith among believers today
Clement Harrold

The empty tomb and the promise of the resurrection

Brother René Stockman reflects on the Resurrection, the reality of the risen body and the hope of eternal life grounded in Christ’s victory over death
Brother René Stockman

The non-debate about Christ’s Jewishness

Christ’s Jewishness is not a matter of controversy, but the meaning of that fact is often misunderstood in modern political and theological debate
Luke Collins

Christ’s Jewishness is not up for debate

A small but noisy online tendency is trying to cast doubt on Christ’s Jewish identity despite scripture, tradition and the Catechism leaving no room for confusion
Georgia L. Gilholy