I will always go back to my youth for the definition of a sacrament – “A sacrament is an outward sign, instituted by Christ, to give grace.” For those of us who grew up during the era of the Baltimore catechism, this was etched into our consciousness from an early age. And I still think … Continue reading The Sacraments – An Overview
Incarnation
Jesus as the Son of Mary – the Incarnation
The first reason given by the Catechism that God becomes man is in order to save us by reconciling us with God, who “loved us and sent his Son to be the expiation for our sins.” (CCC457). Jesus is able to save us because he becomes one of us, representing humanity to the Father and … Continue reading Jesus as the Son of Mary – the Incarnation
The Incarnation – An Overview
The word “Incarnation,” like the word “Trinity” is another term that doesn’t appear in Scripture but is widespread in Christian use. “Incarnate” mean to invest with bodily and especially human form and nature. “Made manifest or comprehensible.” This is another example of a “normal” word that becomes Christianized with a unique Christian meaning. When Christ … Continue reading The Incarnation – An Overview
Between the Farm and the Cross 