INTRODUCTION:

Welcome.

This website is a rich resource of scripture readings, meditations, and scriptural-based teachings from the early church fathers and contemporary Christian writers. These resources are intended as an aid for daily prayer and meditation.

DAILY GOSPEL READINGS: There is a monthly selection of gospel passages which follow the daily gospel lectionary readings from the Roman Catholic and Common Lectionary. Click on the daily reading in the current or upcoming monthly box on the left side of the Home Page. The meditations are written by Don Schwager. [See About the Author for a brief biography]

FEATURE ARTICLES: There are also feature articles on scripture-based topics and the major Christian and Jewish feasts (such as Passover and Pentecost), as well as liturgical seasons (such as Advent, Christmas, Lent, Easter). [See The Word of God: Reading Scripture as the Living Word of God.]

COMMENTARIES: Lastly, there are meditation-based commentaries on the Four Gospels, the Parables of Jesus, and other books of the Bible (Exodus, Letter to the Hebrews). [See the Top Navigation Bar on the Home Page.]

QUICK SEARCH BAR: There is a "quick search" bar for the web site so you can easily locate a specific scripture bassage, theme, or word. Just type in the word, topic, or scripture passage you are interested in and hit "search" or "enter". [See Home Page for Search Bar.]

PHOTOS & ART WORK: There is an extensive collection of photos of the Holy Land (Israel, Palestine, Mount Sinai) taken by the author and a variety of images by various artists based on Biblical and Christian themes.

FEEDBACK WELCOMED: The author welcomes feedback on the useability of the web site, areas for improvement and expansion, etc.

With best regards,

Don Schwager
Author and Webmaster