September 2025 archive of From the Pastor
Αnd rose again on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures
Posted by Arul Rajan Peter on 9/26/25
Αnd rose again on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures “If Christ has not been raised, then empty (too) is our preaching; empty, too, your faith,” says St. Paul. Christianity began as a resurrection movement. The Creed affirms a historical fact: the person of Jesus, truly ... Read More »
He suffered death and was buried
Posted by Arul Rajan Peter on 9/20/25
He suffered death and was buried The original Greek (pathonta kai tafenta) and Latin (passus et sepultus est) texts of the Nicene Creed both use the phrase "He suffered and was buried." In English, this is translated as "He suffered death and was buried." Without "death," the phrase could ... Read More »
For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate
Posted by Arul Rajan Peter on 9/12/25
For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate Why did Jesus die? Who caused his death? What was the main accusation against him? The Jewish leadership sought false witnesses to accuse Jesus of destroying their religion and traditions. When that failed, they told Pilate that Jesus opposed ... Read More »
By the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary and became man
Posted by Arul Rajan Peter on 9/04/25
By the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary and became man We bow our heads when we recite this article of faith during the Mass. Literally translated from the Greek, the phrase is: “He took flesh from the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary and was made ... Read More »