What did Jesus say that surprises us?

Tuesday, May 20th, 2014

What are the most surprising things Jesus ever said?

Fr James Martin says if you take that to mean “Which of his words most astonished his apostles, disciples and followers?” the answer is: everything he said after Easter Sunday.

But if you take that to mean — as I mean it here — “Which of his utterances still surprise us?” let me suggest three that still have the power to astonish even devout Christians. Continue reading

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