Sitemap - 2024 - Krakus’s Biblical Reflections

Pondering God’s word in our hearts

Creation and Redemption: The Mystery of God's Word.

Anna, the Prophetess: Waiting for Redemption

To Be in the Father’s Affairs

From Grief to Glory: The Martyrdom of the Innocents

He Saw and Believed: A Call to Deep Faith and Witness in Our Time

After the Manger: The Challenge of Christian Witness

The Word Became Flesh

The Fulfillment of God’s Promises: From David to Christ

God is Gracious: John the Baptist as the Herald of Christ’s Coming

God comes to save us

God in Our Midst: The Joy of Advent Fulfilled

From Prophecy to Fulfillment: The Mystery of Emmanuel and His Mother

The Joy of Redemption: John’s Birth and Christ’s Coming

Fulfillment of Jeremiah’s Dream and the Psalmist’s Prayer in Christ

Awaiting the King: Advent’s Promise and Fulfillment

Balaam's Prophecy, Psalmist's Longings, and Christ's Authority

Rejoice and Be Glad

Elijah, John, and the Face of God

Embracing God’s Unexpected Ways

God’s Quiet Power Revealed

Finding True Comfort and Rest in God’s Mercy

Jesus comes to save lost humanity

Her New Name

Everyone Shall See the Salvation of Our God

Restoration and Mission: The Call of Discipleship

From Blindness to Light: A Journey of Faith and Understanding

Building on the Rock: The Path to True Refuge

The Banquet of Grace: God's Invitation to All

The Ideal King is Here; Blessed Are Those Who See Him.

Faith that Surprises our Lord

True Branch of David’s Line

The One Who Brings Others to Jesus

The Final Defeat of Evil and the Dawn of the New Creation

The Fall of Babylon: God's Justice and the Heavenly Banquet

Songs of Liberation: The Power of the Lamb and the Majesty of God

Wheat and Grapes: Symbols of Redemption and Justice

Worthy is The Lamb: The Faithful and Their New Song

Not of this World

The Symbols of Sin and Redemption: the witness of the Church in the world

A Scroll for the Nations: The Call to Proclaim the Gospel

Worthy to Open the Scroll

A Glimpse into Heaven: Worship, Mystery, and God’s Sovereign Plan

Wake Up and Rekindle Your Faith: A Call to Spiritual Renewal

Returning to Our First Love: A Call to Rekindle the Fire of Faith

Summer is near

Co-Workers in the Truth: The Power of Christian Hospitality

Truth and Love: The insperable elements of Christian Life

From Slave to Brother: Paul's Appeal to Philemon

Washed and Renewed: The Power of Baptism

Transformed for Good: Living Out Our Redemption

Qualities of Christian Leader according to Paul

True Generosity

The Mystery of the Church

Citizens of Heaven: Being Imitators of Christ in a Secular Age

Counting All as Loss: The Surpassing Worth of Knowing Christ

Shining as Lights: The Christian Witness in a Hostile World

The Consequences of Leaving the Form of God: The Christian Hymn of Christ's Humility

From Selfish Ambition to Joyful Selflessness: Embracing Paul's Call in a Culture of Individualism

Not Yet in the Kingdom of God

Time Flies; Spend it Wisely

Become Saint

Fighting the Unseen: Prayer and Spiritual Warfare

Building Faith at Home: The Role of Parents and Children

The Mystery of Marriage Through Paul's Eyes.

Why Them? The Mystery of God’s Choices.

From Darkness to Light

Perfection of Charity: Growing into the Full Stature of Christ

Sevenfold Oneness: The Foundation of Christian Unity

Beyond All We Ask or Imagine: Paul’s Prayer for the Ephesians

The Mystery of Christ and the Church

The Most Precious Blood of Jesus

From Death to Life: The Power of God’s Grace

Glory seats

Enlightened Hearts: Embracing Paul’s Prayer for the Church

Luke is the only one with me

Chosen and Adopted: A New Identity in Christ

Two lifestyles with different outcomes

Faith Working Through Love: The True Measure of Christian Life

Children of the Promise: Understanding the Allegory of Hagar and Sarah

All things are possible

Beyond the Law: The Transforming Power of Faith

Faith: The True Blessing Beyond Measure

Captivated by the Wrong Things: Returning to the Spirit’s Power

It is not about food: The Unity in Christ

No Past Too Dark: Embracing God's Transforming Grace

Grace Over Law: Embracing the True Gospel

God’s plan for marriage

From Knowledge to Experience: Job's Journey of Faith

When Words Fall Short: Job’s Encounter with the Almighty

My Redeemer Lives: Job’s Journey from Despair to Faith

Job’s Dark Night of Senses and Soul

Finding Faith in the Face of Despair: Lessons from Job and Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus

When Worship Costs Everything

Jesus’ Advice and Warning

Seasons of life, Death, and Eternity

The Rhythm of Life and ultimate hope of Christianity

Seeking Meaning in a Fleeting World: The Wisdom of Ecclesiastes

Truth, Honesty, and the Middle Way: The Advice of Agur

The Consequences of Indifference: Listening to the Cry of the Poor

Wisdom in Action: Shaping Character through Generosity and Humility

True Wisdom

God Desires Mercy

Resurrection: Jewish Hope Meets Greek Pessimism

The Core of the Gospel: Death, Burial, and Resurrection of Christ

The More Excellent Way: Love as the Heart of Christianity

From Many Parts to One Body: Paul's Vision for the Church

The Eucharist: A Call to Community and Compassion

Losing one’s life for Christ

The Crucified Lord of Glory

Back to the Source: The Gospel, Its Content, and Its Transforming Impact

From Knowledge to Charity

The Urgency of the Gospel: Paul's Teachings on Marriage and Celibacy

Following Jesus: The Challenge of True Discipleship

Paul's Bold Move: Lessons in Confronting Immorality

Be Opened to hear and proclaim the Word

Living as 'The Scum of the Earth': Heroes in God's Drama of Salvation

Faithful Stewards of God's Mysteries

From Worldly Wisdom to Divine Foolishness

From Milk to Solid Food: Growing in Spiritual Maturity

The Holy Spirit in Christian Life

The Core of the Gospel: Paul's Mission in Corinth

Doers of the Word

God's Unconventional Choices and Its Impact on Our Life

The Cross: From Shame to Glory

Serving God is dangerous

The Dignity and Importance of Work

"The Day of the Lord" or "the Lord's Day".

Faith, Love, and Perseverance in the Face of Persecution

We believe and know

Ladder to Heaven

Life in the Valley of Dry Bones: A Tale of Resurrection

God's Plan of Restoration

Leadership and the Common Good: Insights from Ezekiel

The Emperor Has No Clothes

The Power of Symbolic Actions: Then and Now

Come to the banquet of Wisdom

Personal Responsibility and Divine Mercy

Ezekiel's Shocking Allegory and the Promise of Renewal

Woman Clothed with the Sun

Reconciling Judgment and Mercy: Lessons from Ezekiel and the Gospel

Sweet as Honey: God's word in our lives

Unveiling the Incomprehensible: The Vision of God's glory

Crisis of Faith

The grain of wheat

Nahum's Call: Trusting in God's Providence

Engraved on the Heart: The New Covenant of Christ

From Destruction to Renewal: Jeremiah’s Message of Hope and Beyond

A Glimpse of Hope and a Vision Beyond Suffering

Signs of the Times: A Call for Discernment

Bread of Life

Jeremiah's Trial: A Contemporary Challenge

Faith, Hope, and Love: The Foundation of True Christian Religiousity

In the Potter's Hands: Divine Sovereignty and Human Choice

The Cost of Truth: Lessons from Jeremiah

Jeremiah’s Cry: From Ancient Jerusalem to Modern Sorrows

The family that Jesus loved: Martha, Mary, and Lazarus in the Gospels

Gathering into One

Jeremiah's Challenge: Faith Beyond Ritual

The Call to Repentance and the Promise of Restoration: Jeremiah's Timeless Message

From Ambition to Service: Learning the Path of Greatness

Jeremiah: A Companion for Turbulent Times and for those who remain single for God's sake

Exploring Micah: Divine Wrath, True Worship, and Redemptive Mercy

Mary Magdalene: Apostle to the Apostles - A Witness to the Resurrection

The Lord is my Shepherd

Micah's Voice Against Land Grabs

Facing Mortality with Faith: Lessons from Hezekiah

From Conflict to Shalom: Isaiah's Message for Today

God's Sovereignty and the Rise and Fall of Empires

In God we trust: Faith and Politics Then and Now

Isaiah's Challenge: Confronting Hypocrisy and Injustice

God’s Plan of Salvation

Terrified and Fascinated: Isaiah's Vision of the Lord

Reconciliation and Renewal: God's Boundless Love

Between Blazing Wrath and Compassion: The Boundless Love of God and Our Response

The Perils of Idolatry: Then and Now

Sowing wind, reaping the whirlwind

God's Unfailing Love

Prophet without honor

Renewed Hope: Reflection on Amos' Message of Restoration

The Timeless Call for Justice: From Amos to Modern Times

Speaking Truth to Power: The Timeless Conflict of Amos and Amaziah

Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed

Preparing to Meet Our God

Robert Jackson and Amos: Holding Nations Accountable

For immortality God created man

Two Sinners and God's Mercy

From Destruction to Restoration: The Enduring Promise of Hope

The Long Road to Ruin: Leadership Failures and Divine Mercy

Skin Deep Reform

A call to genuine repentance and trust

John is His Name

Why are we so fearful?

From good beginnings to tragic end: Joash's tragedy

Thwarting the Threats: God's Unyielding Plan of Salvation

Longing for the Messiah: From Elijah to Jesus

The Significance of Elijah’s Ascension in Our Faith

From Naboth to Jesus: How Bible Shapes Our Sensitivity to the Victims of Injustice

Naboth's Vineyard: What Money Cannot Buy and Injustice Cannot Trump

The Lord speaks and acts

The Mantle of Prophecy: Elisha's Calling and its significance

Elijah's Encounter: A Whisper of the Divine

Elijah's Prayer and the Gift of Rain

Choosing Whom to Serve: Lessons from Elijah's Challenge

Barnabas: Son of Encouragement and Witness to Faith

Elijah: Shaping the Faith of Biblical Religion

Whoever does the will of God

She treasured all these things in her heart

The Fountain of Love

Exploring True Meaning of Life

Proclaiming the Gospel of Life

Anticipation of Renewal: A Reflection on the Day of the Lord

From Faith to Love

Embracing Jude's Call to Faith, Prayer, and Love

Mystery of Faith

God comes to save us

Tasting God's goodness and embracing His Grace

Redeemed from Empty Way of Life

Unveiling the mystery of salvation and its consequence for our lives

Hope that saves: Reflections on 1 Peter 1:3-9

Was it ever heard of?

Embracing the Sacraments of Healing: Reflections on James 5:13-20

Learning to Wait

Reflections on Wealth, Power, and Social Justice

Reflections on Life, Plans, and Trust: Insights from James and Jesus

Passions and Paths: James' Urgent Call to Conversion

Mary's Enduring Influence: From Biblical Times to Today

The Law and the Spirit

Beyond the End: Following Christ's Path

Encountering the Living Christ: Reflections on Acts, John, and Psalm 103

The Power of Faith: Lessons from Paul's Trial and Jesus' Prayer

Paul's Farewell Address: Lessons for Church Leaders

Matthias: Chosen for Love, Called to Obedience, Witness to Resurrection

Faith's Firm Foundation: Reflections on Paul's Arrival in Ephesus

Looking up into the sky

Apollos: Deepening our faith

Lesson in trust and surrender: Jesus' teaching and Paul's experience

From Fear to Faith: Paul's Mission in Corinth

Paul's Sermon in Athens: Proclaiming the Truth Amidst Idolatry

Empowered by the Paraclete: How to pray like Paul and Silas

Lydia's conversion, omission form Psalm 149, and the Spirit of truth

Love calls for love

Guided by the Holy Spirit: Persecution and God's Love in the World

Jesus Christ, the final revelation of the Father

Obedience, Joy, and the Christian Faith: Embracing God's Grace

The Path of Salvation: Antioch's Debate and the Parable of the Vine and the Branches

The Peace of Christ and His kingdom: Beyond Earthly Conflicts

From Idols to the Living God: the liberating power of the Gospel

Bearing more fruit

The Lord has made his salvation known to all the nations

The manner and fruits of Jesus' Journey Home

Transforming power of the Gospel

Guided by the Spirit: the mission and growth of the Church

Seeds of Martyrdom: The Birth of a Messianic People

Life-giving repentance: Inclusiveness and the Mission of the Church.

The goodness of God

Expressions of Gratitude: Miracles, Eucharist, and Sacrificial Love.

Transformative Power of God's Grace: Lessons from Paul's Conversion.

Divine Guidance: Lessons from Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch

Proclaiming God's tremendous deeds

Surrendering our lives into the hands of God

The Synagogue of Freedmen and Stephen's Message of True Freedom

Preaching Repentance in His name

The Eyes of the Lord: God's presence and His guidance

Overcoming Opposition and Embracing God's Plan

The Unyielding Witness of the Apostles

Embracing the Light: Call to Proclaim God's Love

Born from Above into Alternative Lifestyle of God's Kingdom

I come to do your will

His Merciful Love is Everlasting

Empowered Witnessing: The Unstoppable Faith of the Apostles

Jesus, the precious cornerstone of the Church

Repentance, Forgiveness, and the Power of Jesus' Name

Proclaiming God’s wondrous deeds

From Eden to Resurrection: A Journey of Redemption

From Prophecy to Fulfilment - Proclaiming Christ's Resurrection

Christ is Risen. Alleluia!

Go to Galilee

The Source of Eternal Salvation

Called to Imitate Jesus

The Suffering Servant, Betrayal, and the Redemption Plan

Declaring God’s salvation to the ends of the earth

Jesus, the Lord and Lazarus, the witness

The last act of the year of grace

Gathering the Dispersed: Unveiling God's Plan of Salvation

Trusting God in the face of opposition

From God's Covenant with Abraham to its Fulfillment in Jesus Christ

Faith, Liberation, and True Discipleship: Insights from Daniel and John

Joseph as the model of faith

God's salvation in the lives of two Women

New Covenant

Innocence and Opposition: Jeremiah, the Psalmist, and Jesus

The Wicked and the Righteous One: God's Hidden Counsels or Deeper Magic

Human unfaithfulness and Divine Mercy

God's Boundless Love and Redemption

Water of Life: A Liturgical Reflection on Healing and Repentance

The Promise of a New Heaven and a New Earth and its Meaning

God so loved the world

From Pride to Humility: Lessons in Repentance and Grace

God's call to obedience and its reward

From Hardened Hearts to Living Waters

Embracing Scripture: The Old and New Testament Connection

Call to Forgiveness

Beyond Borders: Unveiling God's Unexpected Grace

I am the Lord, your God

Boundless Mercy of God

Divine Providence: Joseph and Jesus in God's Plan of Salvation

Know Your Bible - It's Vital to Your Life

The Heart of Scripture: Jesus Christ and His Paschal Mystery

From Lip Service to Genuine Obedience and Service

Transformed by God's Mercy: Repentance, Restoration, and Compassion

Towards Easter through the Cross

From Statutes to Love: Blessed is the One who Walks in the Gospel of Jesus

Embracing Divine Mercy: From Sinfulness to Love and Reconciliation

The Rock and the Shepherd: A Reflection on the Feast of St. Peter's Chair

A call to repentance

Meditation on Prayer

Called to Be Holy

Retreat in the desert

Transforming power of God's mercy

Embracing True Fasting: A Call to Authentic Transformation

Choose Life

Our Father who sees in secret

Blessed is the one who perseveres in temptation

The Beginning of the Letter of James

That They May be Saved

The sins of Jeroboam: Warning Against Departing from True Worship

The Prophetic Action of Ahijah and Symbolic Gestures in the Bible

The Consequences of Disobedience

Solomon and the Queen of Sheba: God's plan for Israel

Solomon's Question: Can God Really Dwell on Earth?

Unveiling the Meaning of the Temple

Sent to Proclaim the Gospel

Choosing Divine Wisdom: A Reflection on Leadership in 1 Kings 3:4-13

The Light of the World

Beyond the Lectionary: Unveiling the Full Picture of David's Transfer of Power

Counting Sheep, Counting Sins: A Reflection on David's Census and God's Mercy

Was it worth it? Father's Grief and the Price of Kingship

Absalom's Rebellion: Lessons on Justice, Fatherhood, and Leadership

The matter of authority

David's Moral Lapse: Crossing Boundaries, Facing Consequences

Embracing the Life-Giving Power of the Gospel

From persecuting to embracing faith in Christ

God's Promise to David: Its meaning and fulfilment

Worship and Joy

David's Ascends the throne: a lesson in trust, perseverance, and God's timing

Time is running out

David and Jonathan: A Testament to Unwavering Friendship

David's Magnanimity: Lessons in Forgiveness

The Toxic Song of Comparison: Lessons from Saul, David, and Beyond

The Symbolism and Enduring Legacy of David versus Goliath

From a shepherd to a king

Saul's Rejection as the king over Israel

God’s Calling

Searching for Donkeys, Finding a Kingdom.

The Rejection of Samuel: Contemplating Monarchy and Divine Rule

Dismantling Magical Thinking

Samuel's Divine Encounter: Authority, Corruption, and the Enigma of Power

Hannah's prayer - Introducing the Books of Samuel

Father’s testimony about the Son

Christ revealed to the nations

Faith, Testimony, and Eternal Life

The meaning of love

The problem of sin

Becoming like God

Antichrist versus the Spirit of Christ