by Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon With respect to the life in Christ it is important to keep in mind two aspects of freedom: First, a correct concept of freedom disinclines us to reduce it to the mere ability to make choices. Thus reduced, indeed, freedom looks more like a potential than a reality. … [Read more...]
What Happened To Jesus’ Soul?
by Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon Holy Saturday bears two aspects with respect to Jesus, corresponding to the two "places" in which he is to be found. The earthly aspect the day is visible, at least in the sense that Jesus' immolated body now lies in the tomb. There is also an invisible aspect, … [Read more...]
Blood Atonement and the Price of Redemption
by Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon Throughout the New Testament the apostolic witness gives a central place to the theme of Christ's redeeming blood, which was poured out in his sacrificial death on the Cross. For the whole human race this blood procures deliverance from sin and death. Thus, Paul writes … [Read more...]
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