Numerous scriptural references allude to crowds forming whenever Jesus was nearby. The synoptic gospels (Matthew, Mark, and Luke) share common themes and formats in relating stories surrounding ...

Because of his popularity, they could not arrest Jesus openly when he was surrounded by crowds of people. The chief priests sent an armed crowd to arrest Jesus. They were obviously expecting ...

In addition to Mark 1:40, Jesus is also moved with pity for the hungry crowds that follow him into the desert (Mk 6:34; 8:2) and for the family of a boy convulsed by an unclean spirit (Mk 9:22).

VISIONS OF JESUS. The crowds in Alfredo Raimondo’s goat pasture have dwindled to a few hundred each week, but worshipers continue to report seeing visions of Jesus, the Virgin Mary and saints.