by Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon For why Samson is included among the Bible's heroes, see the article The Bible's Ultimate Party Boy. Among Old Testament "types," Samson arguably provided the most memorable example of a man who gave his life for the people. When he brought down the roof of the … [Read more...]
The Language of Offering in the Sacrifice of Christ
by Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon The New Testament teaches that Jesus gave up his life and handed himself over to unspeakable suffering for the sake of those he loved. Thus, in the Last Supper discourse he declared: "This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. No one has … [Read more...]
On Asking The Wrong Question
by Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon In the Gospel narratives the freedom of Jesus is tested in his assessment of a "must" (dei). We know, for instance, that Jesus "began to teach them that the Son of Man must (dei) suffer many things" (Mark 68:31). In what did that must consist? Was it a physical … [Read more...]
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