On the Sabbath, Jesus healed a woman who had been crippled by an evil spirit, which angered the leader of the synagogue.

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Find today’s readings here. The holiness of the Sabbath is a fundamental feature of Israel’s religion. The belief that every seventh day belongs to God, and that “resting with God on the seventh day” ...

The Gospels portray Jesus cleansing lepers, healing a hemorrhaging woman, giving life to the dead, casting out unclean spirits, and healing on the sabbath. A long tradition of interpretation reads ...

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I am a superb rule follower, almost to a fault. I’ve been this way for as long as I can remember. I lean on structure, believing that following a path clearly set out before me will keep me from ...

Jesus responds to their question by telling a story about King David, the greatest Jewish king. David and his companions ate the bread reserved for the priests because they were hungry. Jesus uses ...

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