by Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon Let us consider what it means that Jesus life was made a ransom "for many." With respect to this latter expression, its meaning in Mark 10:45 must take into account the very similar words pronounced by Jesus at the consecration of the Eucharistic cup during his final … [Read more...]
The Original Light Of Creation
By St. Gregory the Theologian There is one Light, God: inaccessible, knowing no succession or beginning, never ceasing, never measured, always shining - triply shining! - yet few, I think or less than few, are capable of reflecting on how great it is. And there are secondary lights, shining forth … [Read more...]
Cross & Death, Cup & Baptism, Servant & Slave
by Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon In the Gospel of St. Mark there is a record of Jesus' three prophecies of the coming drama of Redemption. These are evenly placed in chapter 8-10 of Mark and provide structure for his development of the theme of the Cross. They begin abruptly, immediately after … [Read more...]
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