General Chat

Good morning :-)

I honestly don't know about the rosary David, I am not a Roman Catholic but I am sure there will be an explanation somewhere. I can recite the Hail Mary though :-D
There have been many articles, writings and thesis on the subject of the Virgin birth - but go for one which is published by a theologian or somesuch - not one from the Daily Rag! :-D


Through this week, we have been looking at some of the post resurrection appearances of Jesus…..so why is the resurrection of Christ so important? I love this explanation…….

he resurrection of Jesus Christ is the central truth of the Christian faith. Without it there is no such thing as the Christian faith.

Long ago man named Job asked the big question, that sooner or later every human being has to face.

“If a person dies, will they live again? “ Job 14:14

This same question remains to this day, "Is this life all that there is? Or is there life beyond the grave? Is it possible for anyone to know the answer to this question?"

The Christian's answer to Job's question is the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. Amen.


Cx :-)

Supposedly built by THE Lazerus ;-) No

It was your Good Friday last week David :-D

And here Pat

Pat, did you ever visit the Church built by Lazarus ?

The mourning bell was sounding this morning at service time - it's Good Friday here.

I "think" the parents of Mary, Mother of Jesus were Jochahim and Anne.

Still don't know where Mary died, but she spent some time in Ephesus.

When you have the time, should you feel inclined, have a look on Y**Tube

about the Loretta Chapel built between 1873 - 1875 in Santa Fe Mexico.

A quarter of a million people visit it every year to view the staircase that was built in

eight moths, using only a hammer and a set square. No screws, no nails no charge.

Staircase built by a stranger looking for work after after Chapel was built.

Cynthia and others, I have to confess I struggle with the concept of a Virgin Birth.

Paul and the Disciples make no mention of it in the New Testament.

Yet the Rosary, used by millions of Catholics begins with Hail Mary, blessed art thou

among women. This is a direct quotation from the Gospel of Luke .Mary's birth was

itself a miracle to two elderly people. Is the Rosary dedicated to Mary or her son

Jesus ? or both ?

Goodness me - you've been busy David. There are some interesting facts there - maybe I could use them on here soon - we could all learn something I'm sure.

Post resurrection appearances of Jesus....

Nothing much is known about the post-resurrection appearance of Jesus to James – one of his half-brothers. It is simply mentioned just once in the 1st book of Corinthians. Some ancient writings suggest that they ate together.

James did not grow up a believer. Though Jesus and James had the same mother, Jesus was the son not of Joseph, as James was, but of God the Father Himself—a fact that wouldn’t fully sink into James’ mind for years. It wasn’t until Jesus’ resurrection and His appearance to James and the disciples that James finally really understood who his half-brother was. From Jesus’ resurrection on, James gave himself entirely to God and soon became an important figure in the early Church.

Grant, O God, that, following the example of your servant James, brother of our Lord, your Church may give itself continually to prayer and reconciliation. We ask this in Jesus’ name. Amen.

Cx :-)

I'm pleased my thread contribution has helped. I didn't pull it all out of my mind.

No, I looked them up and copied what I read, some here, some there.

Hello all

Lots of interesting questions and answers going on here, thanks to David.

Heavy rain most of today but really needed in the garden. God know what's needed.

My ongoing thoughts and prayers for those who struggle with each new day. xxxx

I cannot find (yet) what became of Mary Magdalene

The Disciple Mark died in Alexandria, Egypt. His remains were later taken to Venice.

Very interesting.

I remember a programme about Jesus' female disciples
and seeing the statues of them which I knew nothing about.

Shame that they are of little importance and appear to have been forgotten.

Thank you Cynthia, I have some more information for your thread.

James was the first to be martyred 44 AD Stoned and clubbing to death.
Peter crucified 66 AD Rome
Paul beheaded 66 AD Rome
Andrew crucified Turkey
Thomas pierced by 4 soldiers
Philip died cruelly Carthage
Matthew died Ethiopia
Bartholomew died Southern Arabia
Simon died Persia
Matthias died by burning Syria
John died Patmos
Judas committed suicide.

Good morning :-)

Brilliant question David - thank you. You have led me down another path of discovery and given me some food for thought. I too, have had to google and its really interesting and its something I'm going to work on. I like this....'People do not die for a lie - these disciples must have seen something that made them choose their cruel death over denouncing their faith' Thanks again :-)


Jesus continues to be seen after his resurrection……love this one!

Sometime after Jesus appeared to His disciples in Jerusalem, Jesus appeared to seven of His disciples beside the Sea of Galilee—Peter, Thomas, Nathaniel, the two sons of Zebedee, and two others.

As it happened, they were fishing in a boat not far from shore, and they fished all night without a catch. The next morning Jesus appeared on the shore. They saw Him but they didn’t recognize that it was Him. He said to them, “Have you caught any fish?” They said no. Then Jesus said, “Throw your nets on the other side of the boat and you will catch plenty.”

They indeed caught fish—153 of them; big ones! Peter was the first to recognize Jesus, and he was so excited to see Him that he jumped out of the boat and swam to shore to meet Him. There on the shore they all had fish for breakfast. And Jesus was the cook!

Father, we know that you have wonderful blessings in store for us when we faithfully follow our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. Our prayer is that we will always be obedient disciples. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen.

Cx :-)

I read that the only one of the Disciples to survive a full life span

was John who wrote Revelation to John from Jesus for the Churches

Thank you Cynthia as always for your posts,
gives me lots to think about x

Good question David and Vera thank you for explanation :-)

Thank you SuffolkVera, I seem to recall he he was crucified on the the orders of his successor, why I don't know.
Also Paul, formerly the Roman Jew Saul after much traveling and two spells in prison,
was beheaded.Beheaded because they couldn't crucify a Roman.

David, as I understand it and I am happy to be corrected, the idea of Peter being crucified upside down is a Christian tradition and the belief is that Peter chose this way. There are hints in the Bible that he will die by crucifixion but nothing that says he actually did. Some historians believe he may have died in prison. If you google you will find quite a bit about it.

I enjoy the occasional questions you post here as they make me think a bit about what I know and don’t know and google to fill in some of the gaps, so thank you :-)

Why was Peter, the only one recorded saying of Jesus , "You are the Christ"
subsequently crucified ?

Good morning :-)

Remembering another story from after the resurrection.... 'Doubting Thomas'...

Thomas was not with the disciples when Jesus appeared to them on Sunday evening, and when he heard that Jesus had appeared to them, he didn’t believe it. He told them that he wouldn’t believe it unless he saw the nail wounds in His hands and the wound in His side.

Well, eight days later, on a Monday, Jesus appeared to them again, this time with Thomas present. Jesus again greeted them with, “Peace be with you.” And He gave Thomas a great opportunity to believe. He said to him, “Put your fingers here on the wounds in my hands and touch the wound here in my side.” Then Thomas believed and said, “My Lord and my God!” Jesus said to him, “Thomas, because you have seen me, you have believed: blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed”.

Dear Lord
When I'm lacking in strength, lend me Your hand
When I am clouded in ignorance, guide me to wisdom
When I am taken over by fear, lead me towards love
And when I doubt that You are there, send me reminders

Thank you.


Cx :-)