Bishop Barron’s Sunday Sermons - Catholic Preaching and Homilies God Returns to His Temple
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Jan 29, 2025 The discussion centers around the Feast of the Presentation, highlighting figures like Simeon and Anna and their prophetic significance. It reflects on Malachi's message of God's presence returning to the temple, underscoring the transformative journey of believers. The duality of Christ as both a vulnerable child and a fierce purifier is explored, emphasizing the cross as a symbol of divine mercy and fulfillment of biblical prophecies. The podcast invites listeners to reflect deeply on the complexities of faith and the divine-human relationship.
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The Presentation's Hard Truth
- The Feast of the Presentation is more than just a sentimental story.
- It reveals a hard truth about God's return to his temple, foretold by Malachi.
God's Return
- Malachi's prophecy of God returning to the temple is puzzling.
- God's presence is expected in the temple, raising questions about a return.
Jesus' Entry: God's Return
- Jesus, as the son of David, entering the temple signifies God's return.
- This is not just a sentimental act but a powerful theological event.