The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 266: Son of the Father (2022)
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Sep 23, 2022 Matthew’s Gospel reaches its dramatic close with Jesus’ crucifixion, burial, and resurrection. Along the way, Fr. Mike explores Barabbas, the relic of Matthew beneath a cathedral altar, and how the Gospel’s difficult passages fit within the story of faith. The reading ends with Jesus’ call to make disciples, including through care for those closest to us.
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Matthew's Relic Beneath Altar
- Under the altar in Duluth's cathedral lies a bone relic of Matthew the apostle.
- This relic connects us tangibly to the early church and the author of the gospel of Matthew we've been reading.
Barabbas: False Son of Father
- The name Barabbas means "son of the father," paralleling Jesus, the true Son of the Father.
- People chose the guilty "son of the father" Barabbas over the innocent Jesus, reflecting human tendency to choose falsehood over truth.
Christianity Fulfills Israel's Covenant
- Early Christians saw themselves as the fulfillment and continuation of Israel, not a new religion.
- The new and eternal covenant through Jesus fulfills the old covenants with Abraham and David, uniting believers historically and presently.