Sublime

the Gospel also recognizes two types of disciples, the itinerants who take to the road and the householders who provide them support.

As modern-day disciples, we also have a responsibility to share Jesus with others. As dads and husbands, that starts with our families. But it doesn’t stop there. The Great Commission (Matthew 28:18-20) challenges us to minister around the world. For some that means becoming a missionary. For others, it means sharing with our neighbors or

The reason Thomas speaks about the disciples' own deaths could be related to the geographical location of Bethany, close to Jerusalem (11:18), or to the disciples' dawning realization of what it costs to follow Jesus (see 13:37), or (at this stage) Thomas' lack of belief in the possibility of resurrection itself (20:24-28). With a plethora of

He will be taking wobbly steps of faith; not alone, but side-by-side with another member of the Twelve as they were sent out in twos.

“Blessed the servant,” says the evangelist Saint Luke, “who is found watching when his Master comes. Amen I say to you, he will be given charge over all his possessions” (Lk 12:37).

with the Eleven

the Gospel also recognizes two types of disciples, the itinerants who take to the road and the householders who provide them support.

“come, follow me”: a disciple knows and follows christ From Jesus’ perspective, a disciple is one who follows Him.