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By Strange Ways
Thomas Griffin 4/25/23 (For The University Bookman) Follow The ETP Blog Read “Empty Tomb Project: The Magazine” Conversion, the redirecting of one’s life towards God and truth, is the entire mission of the Christian life. Too often, however, religion becomes perfunctory as we live our faith superficially rather than plumbing the depths of God’s majesty.Continue reading “By Strange Ways”
The Need for Anselm
Thomas Griffin 4/21/23 (For Crisis Magazine) Follow The ETP Blog Read “Empty Tomb Project: The Magazine” Excerpt: Crosses come in many forms. Deciding to pick ours up and persevere with Christ makes us a disciple. During Lent I heard a homily where a priest spoke about the following words of Jesus: “My yoke is easy,Continue reading “The Need for Anselm”
Churches Are Empty: How Do We Fill Them?
Thomas Griffin 4/20/23 (St. Rose of Lima Parish Holy Hour Reflection) Follow The ETP Blog Read “Empty Tomb Project: The Magazine” Thomas Griffin is the chairperson of the religion department at a Catholic high school on Long Island where he lives with his wife and two sons. He has a masters degree in theology andContinue reading “Churches Are Empty: How Do We Fill Them?”
Mercy Can Save Us
Thomas Griffin 4/18/23 (For SpiritualDirection.com) Follow The ETP Blog Read “Empty Tomb Project: The Magazine” In our present moment in history, so many are cautious towards or reject altogether anything in the arena of God and religion. Our culture appears to be more divided than ever, people demean each other over social media constantly, dialogueContinue reading “Mercy Can Save Us”
Remember The Sign of the Cross
Thomas Griffin 4/17/23 (For SpiritualDirection.com) Follow The ETP Blog Read “Empty Tomb Project: The Magazine” Excerpt: Mass begins with the Sign of the Cross which symbolizes many things: Our God is Father, Son and Holy Spirit; it reminds us just how much we are loved because God was willing to die rather than be separatedContinue reading “Remember The Sign of the Cross”
Proving the Resurrection
Thomas Griffin 4/9/23 Follow The ETP Blog Read “Empty Tomb Project: The Magazine” There is no doubt that Jesus was a real person who lived 2,000 years ago in the Middle East. In fact, there are multiple primary sources that highlight that Jesus was a real, historical person. For example, Josephus (36-100 CE) was aContinue reading “Proving the Resurrection”
What Did Jesus’ Suffering Look Like?
Thomas Griffin 4/5/23 Follow The ETP Blog Read “Empty Tomb Project: The Magazine” Scholars have reported that crucifixion is likely the most painful torture method that humanity has ever inflicted on its fellow human beings. The Gospels actually give little details concerning what it looked like because the process was so well-known to ancient peopleContinue reading “What Did Jesus’ Suffering Look Like?”
The Magazine: Holy Week ’23 Edition
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Encounters at the Well
Matthew Chicavich 3/27/23 Follow My Blog Read “Empty Tomb Project: The Magazine” The Gospel of John paints the picture of the encounter between Jesus and a Samaritan woman (John 4:4-42). Scripture tells us that as Jesus left Judea he passed through Samaria on his way to Galilee. He came to a town called Sychar andContinue reading “Encounters at the Well”