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You have illuminated The end of the earth, O Christ, With the brightness of your presence, Giving joy to the world through your cross. So now, enlighten the hearts of your faithful With the light of the knowledge of God. Glory to your holy resurrection, Lord. We believe in a... Read More →

One thing above all is important: the “return to the Father.” The Son came into the world and died for us, rose and ascended to the Father; sent us his Spirit, that in him and with him we might return to the Father. That we might pass clean out of the midst of all that is... Read More →

The apostle reaches this conclusion: “One died for all, therefore all died” (2 Corinthians 5:14). For Paul, Jesus is not simply one among many men. He is the Creator and Sustainer of all things. What becomes of him is not back-page, small-print news; it carries cosmic... Read More →

See the Conqueror mounts in triumph; See the King in royal state, Riding on the clouds, his chariot, To his heavenly palace gate! Hark! The choirs of angel voices Joyful alleluias sing, And the portals high are lifted To receive their heavenly King. He who on the cross did... Read More →