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Episode 3020: Passion Sunday Embracing the Cross with Christ - Morning Episode
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Passion Sunday: Embracing the Cross with Christ
Today, we observe Passion Sunday, the Fifth Sunday of Lent, marking the beginning of Passiontide. In the traditional liturgical calendar of the 1962 Roman Missal, this period intensifies our focus on the suffering and sacrifice of Our Lord Jesus Christ.
Let us begin in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.
Epistle: Hebrews 9:11-15
A reading from the Epistle of Blessed Paul the Apostle to the Hebrews.
Brethren: Christ, being come a high priest of the good things to come, by a greater and more perfect tabernacle not made with hands, that is, not of this creation: neither by the blood of goats or of calves, but by His own blood, entered once into the holies, having obtained eternal redemption. For if the blood of goats and of oxen, and the ashes of a heifer being sprinkled, sanctify such as are defiled, to the cleansing of the flesh: how much more shall the blood of Christ, who, through the Holy Ghost, offered Himself without spot to God, cleanse our conscience from dead works, to serve the living God? And therefore He is the mediator of the new testament: that by means of His death, for the redemption of those transgressions which were under the former testament, they that are called may receive the promise of eternal inheritance.
Gospel: John 8:46-59
Continuation of the holy Gospel according to John.
At that time Jesus said to the multitudes of the Jews: Which of you shall convince Me of sin? If I say the truth to you, why do you not believe Me? He that is of God heareth the words of God. Therefore you hear them not, because you are not of God. The Jews therefore answered and said to Him: Do not we say well that Thou art a Samaritan, and hast a devil? Jesus answered: I have not a devil: but I honor My Father, and you have dishonored Me. But I seek not My own glory: there is one that seeketh and judgeth. Amen, amen, I say to you: If any man keep My word, he shall not see death forever. The Jews therefore said: Now we know that Thou hast a devil. Abraham is dead, and the prophets; and Thou sayest: If any man keep My word, he shall not taste death forever. Art Thou greater than our father Abraham, who is dead? And the prophets are dead. Whom dost Thou make Thyself? Jesus answered: If I glorify Myself, My glory is nothing. It is My Father that glorifieth Me, of whom you say that He is your God. And you have not known Him: but I know Him. And if I shall say that I know Him not, I shall be like to you, a liar. But I do know Him, and do keep His word. Abraham your father rejoiced that he might see My day: he saw it, and was glad. The Jews therefore said to Him: Thou art not yet fifty years old, and hast Thou seen Abraham? Jesus said to them: Amen, amen, I say to you, before Abraham was made, I am. They took up stones therefore to cast at Him. But Jesus hid Himself, and went out of the temple.
Themes and Reflections
1. The Prelude to the Passion:
Passion Sunday inaugurates Passiontide, a time when the Church veils statues and crucifixes, symbolizing the growing shadow of the Cross over Christ's ministry. This act invites the faithful to enter more deeply into the mystery of Our Lord's suffering and to prepare our hearts for the coming Holy Week.
2. Christ as the Eternal High Priest:
The Epistle from Hebrews emphasizes Jesus as the High Priest who offers not the blood of animals, but His own Precious Blood for our redemption. This self-offering surpasses all Old Testament sacrifices, cleansing us from sin and opening the gates to eternal life.
3. The Divinity of Christ:
In the Gospel, Jesus declares, "Before Abraham was made, I am," unequivocally affirming His divinity. This proclamation echoes the name God revealed to Moses, "I AM WHO AM," underscoring that Jesus is truly God incarnate.
4. The Call to Faith Amid Persecution:
The reaction of the Jews, who sought to stone Jesus, highlights the resistance to divine truth. As followers of Christ, we are reminded that proclaiming and living the truth may invite persecution, but we are called to remain steadfast, trusting in God's ultimate justice.
Quotes from the Saints
St. Augustine reflects on the veiling of images during Passiontide:
"The Church hides the figures of the saints, so that our whole attention may be directed to the sufferings of the Savior."
St. Thomas Aquinas on Christ's priesthood:
"Christ is the one perfect mediator between God and man, since He reconciled the human race to God by His death."
Concluding Prayer
Let us pray.
O Lord Jesus Christ, as we enter into this sacred time of Passiontide, we beseech Thee to open our hearts to the mysteries of Thy suffering and death. Grant us the grace to carry our crosses with patience and love, uniting them to Thine for the salvation of souls. May the contemplation of Thy Passion deepen our faith, strengthen our hope, and inflame our charity. Through the intercession of Thy sorrowful Mother, may we remain faithful to Thee in all trials, and come to share in the glory of Thy Resurrection.
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.
Thank you for joining us on Tradition Restored. As we journey through Passiontide, let us keep our eyes fixed on Christ crucified, drawing strength from His infinite love and mercy.
Until next time, may God bless you and keep you.
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