In the Gospel according to Mark, Jesus and his disciples are leaving Jericho and on their way to Jerusalem when they hear a blind beggar named Bartimaeus cry out, “Son of David, have mercy on me!” ...

When you think of Jesus’ disciples, who comes to mind? Impulsive Peter and doubting Thomas? Surely. James and John, the Zebedee boys? Of course. Mary Magdalene and some of the other women mentioned in ...

It's all over for Bartimaeus, Nathaniel and Kitty. We won't give away the ending, but Ptolemy's Gate, released this month, concludes Jonathan Stroud's trilogy about an ancient djinni, young magician ...

Bartimaeus, an ancient djinni whose narration sounds as if he’s channeling Groucho Marx, has been a favorite with readers in three previous books by Jonathan Stroud. This book presents a back story ...

Jeremiah 31:7-9, Psalms 126:1-6, Hebrews 5:1-6, Mark 10:46-52 Today’s Gospel tells the story about Bartimaeus, the blind man, and his cure. But it also tells the story of the great company of Jesus’ ...

There are many things that make up a person's sense of humor: the books they've read, the people they've known, how much of a struggle high school was (because nothing breeds a sense of humor like ...

Sunday, Oct. 27, is the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time. Mass readings: Jeremiah 31:7-9; Psalm 126:1-2, 2-3, 4-5, 6; Hebrews 5:1-6; Mark 10:46-52. The story of Bartimaeus is also our story. We, too, must ...

Jesus was leaving Jericho, followed by a large crowd, on his way to Jerusalem when he came across a blind beggar called Bartimaeus. Jewish people also believed that illness and disability were a ...