Passover, the Eucharist, and Typology

Today is Holy Thursday, when Jesus took the Passover meal and transformed it into the Eucharist at the last supper. God gives the Israelites in Exodus 12 the following commands: . 1) Procure lambs, male without blemish, in their prime. 2) Smear its blood on the doorposts and lintels of each Israelite house so that […]... Read More
Abraham and Moses

Faith and Works

The faith-works controversy may be assisted by looking back at the two main covenants of the Old Testament: God’s covenant with Abraham was based on a test of faith; and His covenant with Moses came with moral obligations: the Ten Commandments. Faith then works; in that sequential order. In the new and eternal covenant in […]... Read More
Moses seat

Do as they say, not as they do?

Today’s gospel reading includes this from Matthew 23:1-3: . “Jesus said to the crowds and to his disciples, ‘The scribes and the Pharisees sit on Moses’ seat; therefore, do whatever they teach you and follow it; but do not do as they do, for they do not practice what they teach.'” . Jesus speaks of […]... Read More
Eucharist, rays

The Eucharist is at the Heart of Divine Revelation

A proper interpretation of the word of God sees the Eucharist at the very center of man’s creation and redemption: ⦁ It is the new fruit of the tree of life (Gn 2:9) that was rejected by Adam and reoffered by the new Adam (Christ) on the cross. ⦁ It is the new Passover meal […]... Read More