by Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon The death of Jesus was no mere appearance; he really died. His soul and body were truly rent asunder. "Jesus cried out again with a loud voice," wrote Matthew, "and yielded up his spirit" (28:50). It is proper to say, moreover, that Jesus' body and his soul went … [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...]
Why The Eternal Word Was Baptized
by Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon From the traditional accounts of Jesus' Baptism, the Gospel of John preserves only one detail: the descent of the Holy Spirit upon Jesus in the likeness of a dove. This detail is preserved, moreover, not directly in narrative itself, but in a quotation from John the … [Read more...]
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