While he was saying this, a woman in the crowd raised her voice and said to him, “Blessed is the womb that bore you and the breasts that nursed you!” But he said, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it!” When the crowds were increasing, he began to say, “This...

When they had sung the hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives. There are moments in all great stories – whether bound in a book, set on a stage, or portrayed on the silver screen – when the pace of the narrative slows down just enough for you to catch your breath and take a look around...