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Conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary

Reading: Conceived by the power of the holy spirit and born of the Virgin Mary (Apostle’s Creed) Reflection: The Christian faith is grounded in the historical event in time, of the man, Jesus of Nazareth. This article of the Creed points us to the beginning of that history, a beginning that the Church celebrated only a few days ago, on March 25, at the Feast of the Annunciation. Our Orthodox brothers and sisters will celebrate this feast on 7 April, so if you missed it you get a second chance! In the Evangelical (or Pentecostal / […]

Conceived by the Holy Spirit, Born of the Virgin Mary

(Published for the first time on 28.03.2020.) Reading: “Conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary” (Apostles’ Creed); Luke 1:31,34 You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to call him Jesus. (…) “How will this be,” Mary asked the angel, “since I am a virgin?” Reflection: Yesterday alone, almost 1000 people died in Italy. The number of infected people in the US has surpassed the number in China. In our country, the number of infected people is increasing with more testing. In the past week, we have been […]

I believe in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord (II)

Reading: I believe in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord (Apostles Creed) Reflection: I try to use this creed, the Apostles’ Creed, at least once each day as part of my prayer times. Although these words are not my own, I’ve come to appreciate the reality that prayer is too important for me to do it on my own. Attempting to sustain a life of prayer based on my own thoughts and ideas, no matter how close to God or how filled with His Spirit I may be, simply leads me to re-cycle my […]

And in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord

(The text was previously published on 26.03.2020.) Reading: And in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord. (Apostles’ Creed) Reflection: Yesterday, Bill Rieflin passed away. You probably don’t know who he is. He played drums in some of my favorite bands like Lard, Ministry, and Swans. However, he will be remembered as the second drummer of R.E.M. This band, the flagship of American alternative rock, introduced us – Bosnians and Herzegovinians – to the terrible year of 1992 with the song ‘Losing My Religion’. Upon hearing this news, I remembered that time and the strange […]

Creator of Heaven and Earth (III)

Reading: Creator of Heaven and Earth (The Apostles’ Creed); Isaiah 66,1-2 This is what the Lord says: “Heaven is my throne, and the earth is my footstool. Where is the house you will build for me? Where will my resting place be? Has not my hand made all these things, and so they came into being?” declares the Lord. “These are the ones I look on with favor: those who are humble and contrite in spirit, and who tremble at my word.” (Isaiah 66,1-2) Reflection: The biblical account of creation is of immeasurable value, and yet […]

Let’s raise our eyes to God!

In Genesis 13 we read about Abraham and Lot. Their Treasures have multiplied so much that the region where they lived could not support them and their shepherds quarreled because of it. Because of this situation, Abraham offers Lot a solution to separate from him and choose which way he wants to go and live. 1. What did Lot see when he raised his eyes? Genesis 13:10-13 we read all that Lot sees when he lifts his eyes. A Hebrew word vividly describes part of this Jordan Valley as an oval, the land of Egypt. […]

Creator of Heaven and Earth (II)

(Originally published on March 24, 2020) Reading: … the Creator of Heaven and Earth. (The Apostle’s Creed); Psalm 8 A Psalm of David. 1 O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory above the heavens. 2 Out of the mouth of babies and infants, you have established strength because of your foes, to still the enemy and the avenger. 3 When I look at your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, 4 what is man […]

Creator of Heaven and Earth

Reading: … the Creator of heaven and earth. (Apostles’ Creed); Psalm 8 A Psalm of David. 1 Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory in the heavens. 2 Through the praise of children and infants you have established a stronghold against your enemies, to silence the foe and the avenger. 3 When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, 4 what is mankind that you are mindful of them, human beings that you care for them?[c] 5 You […]

In God, the Almighty Father

Reading: I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. And in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended into hell; on the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from there he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Catholic […]

I Believe (II)

(This call to prayer was published on March 21, 2020, at the beginning of the pandemic caused by the coronavirus. Three years have passed since then. The World Health Organization (WHO) hopes that the pandemic could end in 2023. What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think of the past three years? In what way has spirituality helped you deal with the challenges brought on by the pandemic? And finally, how much damage has it brought to the sense of fellowship within Christian communities locally and globally?) Reading: I believe in […]