On Thursday 25 July 2024, the Church celebrated the feast of Saint James the Greater. The latter is usually referred to as James, son of Zebedee (cf. Mk 3:17, 18). But what is so special about this Biblical figure? James the Greater’s relevance...
Our Gospel reading for the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time is from Mark (9:30-37), and it follows immediately after the story of the Transfiguration. That incident was a very moving and awesome experience for the apostles. They were enthusiastic about...