As Christians we interpret all of scripture, including the entire Old
Covenant, the Law, the Prophets, and the Psalms, in the light of the
resurrected Christ. Jesus is the suffering servant, raised from the dead
and glorified.
The entire salvation history of Israel here on earth, its’ descent into
hell, and its’ ultimate rescue from ruin by God, is a lesson given to
us that we may understand the true nature of the ultimate death and
Resurrection of Jesus for the entire world.
How do we know this? As we see today it was Jesus Himself who opened
the minds of the apostles so that they may understand the scriptures.
And it is this understanding that has been handed down to us through the
Magisterium and Tradition.
It was a lack of understanding, an ignorance that led to the death of
the Lord. And it is this ignorance that still keeps people from
everlasting light.
Because we have such a powerful advocate with the father, we still may
turn around and repent our sins. Christ died for the expiation not only
of our sins but for those of the whole world. With that repentance a
conversion of heart is required. To choose to remain in ignorance is to
live in contradiction and not in the Truth.
Today we receive the great commission from God. As witnesses, as
Church, we are to go out to all nations of the world and preach the Good
News that through repentance, sins are forgiven.
Pax Vobiscum
3rd Sunday of Easter
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