by Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon Whereas in Luke's presentation of Jesus' prayer the Savior appears as the sacrificial victim, in John's presentation he is portrayed, rather, as the sacrificing priest. The relevant text is Jesus' lengthy prayer in John 17. Notwithstanding the subtlety of John's … [Read more...]
The Gates of Hell are Locked from the Inside
by Dn Joseph Gleason C.S. Lewis said the gates of hell are locked from the inside. It is real, and people actually go there. But they are there by their own consent. Hell is a place of self-exile. This position avoids the extremes of both the Universalists and the … [Read more...]
Heir of the Vineyard, Heir of the Prophets
by Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon By shared imagery and themes, Luke's treatment of the Transfiguration is linked to the story of the Vine Growers (Luke 20:9-19. As in the other Synoptic Gospels, the final week of Jesus' life provides Luke's setting of the Parable of the Vine Growers. In all these … [Read more...]
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