March 2024
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The Seventh Word from the Cross 2024
Into your hands I commend my spirit. Lk 23:46 Jesus has completed his mission. He has redeemed humanity from its Original Sin. His redemption is not limited to the children of Israel but is offered to all who will accept his invitation. Jesus has established the New Passover, the new exodus from enslavement to death… Continue reading
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Jewish Roots of the Mass Week Two
Implications for the Last Supper Similar Celebrated on Passover Night Drank wine (not water) Ended with a hymn Different Not a family celebration – unless Jesus is “father” to the disciples Not a remembrance of the Old Covenant but establishing a New Covenant You Have to Eat the Lamb The manna of the Messiah The… Continue reading
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Apostolic Mission
A clean heart create for me, O God,and a steadfast spirit renew within me. Psalm 51:10 The readings today bring to mind cleanliness and renewal. We are all born with the stain of original sin. It is the sacrament of baptism that cleans us and prepares us for a life in Christ. And when we… Continue reading
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The Jewish Roots of the Mass
Jesus a Jewish Man Thoroughly Jewish Scriptures Rituals Prohibitions Geography What Were They Waiting For? The Restoration of Israel A New Exodus A New Deliverer A New Covenant A New Temple A New Promised Land As a wandering people Abraham in Genesis Moses in Exodus Joshua in Joshua Even while in the Promised Land of… Continue reading
