In his prepared March 19 catechesis on Jesus Our Hope, published amid his lengthy stay in the hospital, the Holy Father reflected on Nicodemus’ encounter with the Son of God in St. John’s Gospel.

In other words, those who have authority are to serve those under them, not “lord it over them.” Authority is not for its own sake; it is for the sake of others. 4.

There is a story in the Gospel of Mark that speaks to the power and authority of Jesus. Mark 1:21-28 says, “Jesus and His companions went to the town of Capernaum.

Dear Heavenly Father, I come to you in the name of Jesus. Your word says, "and the one who comes to Me I will by no means cast out." (Jn.6:37), So I know You won't cast me out, but You take me in ...

Matthew, Mark and Luke describe Jesus’ work as an exorcist to emphasize his unusual power over even the most troublesome evil spirits. In doing so, they affirm his unique relationship with God.

But the Old Testament writers also envisioned God's reign as a promised reality. It is Jesus' authority that makes the teaching seem new. Authority is not the same thing as power. In the New Testament ...

He believed that as the Savior, Jesus’ authority even extended over death. Jesus commended the centurion for trusting in Him, saying, “I tell you, not even in Israel have I found such faith.” ...

We may never be free from the violence of this world, but by following Jesus, we will never be overcome by it. Get to know J.D. Long-Garcia, senior editor 1. Favorite Christmas Song ...

Jesus came to save sinners from the power of sin, not to hopelessly seal them in it. Our human nature gives us a predisposition to sin that we can only overcome by God's power through Jesus' gospel.