Bishop Barron’s Sunday Sermons - Catholic Preaching and Homilies A Ransom for the Many
Oct 19, 2003
Delve into the profound meaning of Jesus' sacrifice and what it means for our sins. Explore everyday examples of sacrificial love, illustrating the depth of Christ’s mission. Discover the concept of ransom and how it resonated with early Christians, reflecting on sin as a form of imprisonment driven by fear. Learn how the cross liberates humanity by confronting our deepest anxieties and modeling an alternative to violence through forgiveness. This engaging discussion highlights the power of solidarity and love in overcoming our struggles.
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Ransom Image From Early Church
- Early Christians used the ransom image to explain the cross as a price paid to free captives held by sin or the devil.
- Bishop Robert Barron highlights the Christus Victor theme where Christ's death and resurrection defeat the powers that held humanity captive.
Anselm’s Satisfaction Theory Explained
- Anselm reframed the ransom as satisfaction to God rather than payment to the devil, stressing justice and infinite reparation.
- Barron notes this theory explains the cross as reestablishing justice but can sound troubling about God's anger.
Historical Context Of Ransom Image
- In Jesus' time ransom and kidnapping were real, visceral threats that shaped how people understood captivity and freedom.
- Barron uses that historical context to make the ransom metaphor emotionally intelligible to listeners.