by Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon As we considered recently, the Church Fathers placed Psalm 23 (Hebrew 24) in the scene of the Lord's Ascension. The dialogue in this psalm ("Who is this King of glory?), they believed, involved the angels who guarded the gates of heaven. Indeed, Saint Irenaeus, in the … [Read more...]
Talking Amongst the Angels
by Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon In the measure that the ascending Christ quits the company of men on earth, he associates himself with the company of the angels in heaven. Saint John testifies that he receives in heaven the homage from "the voice of many angels": “Worthy is the Lamb who was slain / … [Read more...]
Pentecost: The Whole Paschal Season
by Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon In Luke's theology the mission of the Holy Spirit is especially related to the event of Pentecost. Consequently, the forgiveness and remission of sins---the Holy Spirit's first gift---forms a theme foundational to the imagery of Pentecost. This is the case, whether … [Read more...]
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