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2 days ago · Paul begins by highlighting that in Christ, “we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace” (Ephesians 1:7). Redemption, in this context, refers to the act of being bought back or liberated from the bondage of sin. This liberation comes at a great cost—the blood of Jesus.
4 days ago · Thus the Eucharist, the Body of Christ, has always been a understood as deeply related to the Church as the Body-politic of Christ. Augustine here is majestic: ‘“You are the body of Christ, member for member.” [1 Cor. 12.27] If you, therefore, are Christ's body and members, it is your own mystery that is placed on the Lord's table!
2 days ago · The blood of Christ the blood of Christ. The body of Christ the body of Christ The blood of Christ Let us pray Celebrating the memorial of Pope Saint Pius the tenth. we celebrate, oh lord, our god, that by the power of this heavenly table, we may be made constant in the faith and be of one accord in your love, through Christ, our lord. Amen.
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3 days ago · Christ’s blood can and does wash away sins, and that cleansing of sin, that forgiveness is freely offered to all who call upon His name. The song’s iconic and memorable chorus perfectly articulates and describes the importance of the blood Jesus Christ (the Lamb) shed on the cross at Calvary. “There is power, power, wonder-working power
3 days ago · R: Jesus, graciously hear us. God, the Father of Heaven, R: Have mercy on us. God, the Son, Redeemer of the world, R: Have mercy on us. God, the Holy Spirit, R: Have mercy on us. Holy Trinity, One God, R: Have mercy on us. Blood of Christ, only-begotten Son of the Eternal Father, R: Save us.
Aug 12, 2024 · The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ is also known as the Solemnity of Corpus Christi, which translates from Latin to “Body of Christ.” This feast originated in France in the midthirteenth century and was extended to the whole Church by Pope Urban IV in 1264.
5 days ago · Perhaps we should always remember the soldier piercing the side of Jesus’ body and blood and water poured out; the proof of Life that is still for us, freed from eternal death. (Jn 19: 31 - 36). Blood is the essence of Christ in his Father’s plan to bring us back to him.
