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WOF 382: The Beauty of Hope w/ Fr. John Riccardo

The Word on Fire Show - Catholic Faith and Culture

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The Triumph of Jesus

Paul says that he's talking about Jesus here, he disarmed or we might more literally translate that Greek word into, he despoiled the rulers and the authorities. A triumph was a very particular word which was used in the Roman Empire. It was held on the occasion usually of the Roman Emperor coming into town after winning a fierce battle. This is how Paul understands Jesus. We're real, we just happen to have a man who's been with us and who's helped us to see him. There are people right now in this room who are afraid of dying. People, you don't have to be afraid of Dying. Like prepare for it. Don't be afraid of it.

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