by Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon Jesus rose from the dead, not in order to return to the earth but in order to enter "into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God for us" (Hebrews 9:24). His priesthood is heavenly; "if he were on earth, he would not be a priest" (8:4). His … [Read more...]
The Man of the Hour & The Cup of Destiny
by Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon In John's Gospel the freedom of Jesus, with respect to his death, is truly thematic; no one has power over Jesus. We observe, for instance, John's surprising description of his arrest, in which he appears in majesty and with full command: "Then Judas, having received … [Read more...]
The Enemy Christ Defeated
by Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon The theology of the Lord's Passion, as portrayed in the Fourth Gospel, is not exhausted by our considerations of Jesus---hitherto---as Priest. He is also portrayed as the one who generously forfeits his life for the sake of those he loves. In John's Gospel this idea … [Read more...]
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