Father Matthew Wiering Podcast
Religion & Spirituality:Christianity
It's fascinating to compare the passion accounts of St. John to the synoptic Gospel writers. While the main story is the same, the emphasis is quite different. The synoptic gospels spare no details of the brutal sufferings that Jesus experienced during his passion: psychological, physical, even spiritual. But John presents almost none of that. In his passion he depicts Jesus as a totally free man who is in control of his destiny and who allows everything to happen to him with knowledge, freedom, and choice. We see no weakness nor hear any cry or complaint until after the Scriptures had been fulfilled, when, just before breathing his last, he finally admits, "I thirst." For water or wine? No. Jesus thirsts for the only thing that He doesn't control -- which is how you and I respond to his gift of love. In response to his love, he thirsts for our love. Will we quench his thirst?
On Grapes and Vines (Remaining in Jesus)
The Grace to be a Good Shepherd
From Fear and Guilt to Peace and Joy
God's Easter Gift is Forgiveness
Easter Sunday: God is Greater
Holy Saturday Night: Jesus Fulfills the Ancient Promises
Good Friday: Why is Jesus Silent during the Passion?
Holy Week: Jesus's Life All Poured Out
Unless a Grain of Wheat...
You are Loved
You are a Temple
I Want to See
What to do in times of Temptation
You Cannot Soil God
What to do When we are Angry with God
Can Someone be Called to be Single?
Jesus Calls Fishers of Men (a.k.a. Being Good Bait)
Epiphany: What the Magi Teach Us about our Journey of Faith
Holy Family 2023: Not Understanding but Believing
Christmas 2023: Babies and Happiness
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