Mikaila writes, “we are told we have a right for things to be easy. Our lives, that is, our jobs, relationships, etc.”
And much of this stems from the Enlightenment and it’s social contract theorists like John Locke for instance.
“My Rights” has ran over any notion of folks having a duty to things that exist in their life.
Why will our parents and other love ones hand us over? It’s because in those circumstances, we’ve chosen duty instead of our writers. We chose something greater than ourselves--the Lord.
Nov 23, 2022Liked by Missio Dei Catholic, Chantal LaFortune
I must admit I had been troubled for several reasons for awhile by Jesus words on the Cross, "My God, My God, why have you forsaken me?" Then I heard a sermon by my pastor who said Jesus had to take on our sins, our illnesses, our pains and our weak human emotions, and that to take them on himself meant they become His, and He experiences them to the extent that we do. It was both comforting and convicting. Comforting because Jesus really does get It personally as a human, and as God He has the power and deep self giving love to be fully with me in this "vale of tears"! Convicting because it didn't have to be this way for either Jesus or us, if I could have stayed away from sin and self-centerness to begin with. Alas I didn't!
Yes. Mikaila’s mention of the reflection is good for a practical interpretation of the text for our daily lives.
But there is something very deep going on here with Jesus’ invoking the first line of Ps. 22. It is common practice in Jesus’ time for one to recite the first line as a means of applying the entirely of the Psalm to their situation. So, it’s important to remember the Psalm encompasses the entirety of Jesus’ passion and His victory over death.
Psalms 22:24 “You who fear the LORD, give praise!All descendants of Jacob, give honor;show reverence, all descendants of Israel!
25 For he has not spurned or disdained the misery of this poor wretch, Did not turn away* from me, but heard me when I cried out.
Yes, you are right also. I agree. The problem is at Mass priests often don't explain that to us, and regular folks in the pew are often not aware of the info you have given and explained. We recently had a pastor and deacon who were well trained in the Bible and Jewish ways. They often explained such things to us. I think more and better Scriptual training should be given in seminaries. Our pastor and deacon studied on their own after ordination. They have been able to give us a clearer, more complete picture which I think strenthens our personal faith.
Mikaila writes, “we are told we have a right for things to be easy. Our lives, that is, our jobs, relationships, etc.”
And much of this stems from the Enlightenment and it’s social contract theorists like John Locke for instance.
“My Rights” has ran over any notion of folks having a duty to things that exist in their life.
Why will our parents and other love ones hand us over? It’s because in those circumstances, we’ve chosen duty instead of our writers. We chose something greater than ourselves--the Lord.
I must admit I had been troubled for several reasons for awhile by Jesus words on the Cross, "My God, My God, why have you forsaken me?" Then I heard a sermon by my pastor who said Jesus had to take on our sins, our illnesses, our pains and our weak human emotions, and that to take them on himself meant they become His, and He experiences them to the extent that we do. It was both comforting and convicting. Comforting because Jesus really does get It personally as a human, and as God He has the power and deep self giving love to be fully with me in this "vale of tears"! Convicting because it didn't have to be this way for either Jesus or us, if I could have stayed away from sin and self-centerness to begin with. Alas I didn't!
Yes. Mikaila’s mention of the reflection is good for a practical interpretation of the text for our daily lives.
But there is something very deep going on here with Jesus’ invoking the first line of Ps. 22. It is common practice in Jesus’ time for one to recite the first line as a means of applying the entirely of the Psalm to their situation. So, it’s important to remember the Psalm encompasses the entirety of Jesus’ passion and His victory over death.
Psalms 22:24 “You who fear the LORD, give praise!All descendants of Jacob, give honor;show reverence, all descendants of Israel!
25 For he has not spurned or disdained the misery of this poor wretch, Did not turn away* from me, but heard me when I cried out.
Yes, you are right also. I agree. The problem is at Mass priests often don't explain that to us, and regular folks in the pew are often not aware of the info you have given and explained. We recently had a pastor and deacon who were well trained in the Bible and Jewish ways. They often explained such things to us. I think more and better Scriptual training should be given in seminaries. Our pastor and deacon studied on their own after ordination. They have been able to give us a clearer, more complete picture which I think strenthens our personal faith.