Reflecting on Good Friday, the profound significance of the Tre Ore service is explored. Bishop Barron delves into Jesus’ last words, offering insights on forgiveness, love, and the nature of suffering. The podcast contrasts modern notions of freedom with biblical teachings on surrendering to divine guidance. Listeners are invited to ponder the paradox of despair and hope, and the essence of God's love amidst hardship. Additionally, themes of Christ's lordship and the role of worship are examined, inviting a deeper connection to faith.
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Forgiveness Breaks Cycles
Forgiveness is a concrete act that breaks the cycle of retaliation and violence.
Jesus models a third way of responding to injustice: turning the other cheek to transform violence.
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Nonviolent Responses to Violence
Bishop Tutu peacefully responded to racism by humorously mirroring the insult.
Mother Teresa thanked a baker who spat on her face, seeking help for a starving child rather than retaliation.
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Wealth Addiction Story
A wealthy man who achieved all his dreams confided he was miserable despite success.
His addiction to wealth showed that chasing anything in place of God leads to dissatisfaction.
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Summa theologica
Thomas Aquinas
The Summa Theologica is a comprehensive work divided into three parts. The first part deals with God, the creation of the world, angels, and the nature of man. The second part is subdivided into two sections: the first part of the second part discusses general principles of morality and law, while the second part of the second part addresses morality in particular, including individual virtues and vices. The third part, left unfinished by Aquinas, focuses on the person and work of Christ and the sacraments. The work also includes a posthumous supplement that concludes the third part and discusses Christian eschatology. Aquinas drew on Aristotelian and Augustinian influences and aimed to integrate faith and reason in his theological arguments[1][2][4].
Book of Ezekiel
Ezekiel
Carol Pentleton
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The Lord of the Rings
J.R.R Tolkien
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].
Book of Exodus
S. R. Driver
This book provides a detailed commentary on the Book of Exodus, presented in the Revised Version. It includes an introduction and notes by S. R. Driver, a renowned biblical scholar. The work is aimed at providing a thorough understanding of the biblical text, making it a valuable resource for scholars and students of biblical studies.
On this Good Friday, we share Bishop Barron's “Tre Ore” reflections, which Cardinal Dolan invited him to deliver in 2012 at St. Patrick’s Cathedral (New York, NY).
The “Tre Ore,” or Three Hours’ Agony, is a liturgical service held on Good Friday from noon until three o'clock to commemorate the Passion of Christ, and includes a series of homilies on the seven last words spoken by Christ. Bishop's seven reflections last around 90 minutes, so we encourage you to listen to them sometime today.
1:24 - Introduction
5:31 - First Word ("Father, forgive them, they know not what they do.")
18:11 - Second Word ("Amen, I say to you, today you will be with me in paradise.")
34:08 - Third Word ("Woman, behold your son... Behold your mother.")
46:36 - Fourth Word ("My God, my God, why have your forsaken me?")
1:02:49 - Fifth Word ("I thirst.")
1:12:43 - Sixth Word ("Father, into your hands I commend my spirit.")
1:20:44 - Seventh Word ("It is finished.")
1:28:10 - Conclusion
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