Delve into the duality of Christ's reign on earth and in heaven, exploring the Church as both a kingdom and a community. The podcast highlights the tension between Christ's presence and the anticipation of his return. It discusses the coexistence of holiness and brokenness in faith, using 'The Lord of the Rings' as a metaphor for spiritual vigilance. Additionally, it underscores the fulfillment of God's promises to Israel and emphasizes the hope for salvation shared by all believers.
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Christ's Reign: Already and Not Yet
Christ reigns through the Church, His body on earth.
His kingdom is both present and yet to be fully realized.
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The Hope of Israel
Christians believe Jesus fulfills every promise to Israel.
We pray for the inclusion of Jewish people in Christ's salvation.
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Church as the Body of Christ
The Church, Christ's body on earth, needs a head, which is Christ.
We need both a personal and communal relationship with Christ.
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The Lord of the Rings, written by J.R.R. Tolkien, is an epic high fantasy novel set in Middle-earth. The story follows Frodo Baggins, a hobbit who inherits the One Ring from his uncle Bilbo. The Ring, forged by Sauron, holds the power to control all other Rings of Power and must be destroyed in the fires of Mount Doom to prevent Sauron's return. Frodo is joined by a fellowship of other characters, including Gandalf the Grey, Samwise Gamgee, Aragorn, Legolas, Gimli, and Boromir, as they embark on a dangerous quest across Middle-earth. The novel explores themes of good vs. evil, the corrupting influence of power, and the struggle between fate and free will[3][4][5].
Together, with Fr. Mike, we explore Christ’s reign on earth. We examine the reality of Christ’s reign as both “already” and “not yet.” For, even though Christ reigns on earth, we are still waiting for the fulfillment of his kingdom. Because, while the Church is Christ’s kingdom on earth, it is endowed with a “sanctity that is real but imperfect.” Fr. Mike also reiterates that Jesus Christ is truly the fulfillment of every promise made to Israel in the Old Testament. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 668-674.
This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.
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Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.
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