#which is the resurrection of christ! who died on the cross for all of us. ok!?
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#hi! so.... I'm going to say something different today. just so you don't ““insult”” me and say that I say the same thing every year!/j#for those who don't know. both the bunny and the chocolate egg have a true and also christian meaning!#being that of the egg: “eggs symbolize rebirth and renewal. which makes them perfect for celebrating the story of jesus’ resurrection.”#and the bunny: “the animal was associated with easter because it reproduces quickly and symbolizes fertility and new life.”#(I took this two from a google search. being it in the PORTUGUESE version. so I just translated it.#if you want to look for it in real english. look for it!)#so... it's okay if you want to give someone a chocolate egg or something like that. give a stuffed bunny to a child or someone too.#because there's really no problem#not only because of the real meaning. but there is no reason not to give as a gift something that is also special for that day.#and it's also cute gifts!#just.. DON'T MAKE IT A “SORRY EXCUSE” TO NOT CELEBRATE WHAT THE HOLIDAY REALLY IS!#which is the resurrection of christ! who died on the cross for all of us. ok!?#and yeah.. well. I'm leaving! I hope you have a great day and a blessed easter!! love you all!💛#happy easter#easter#easter art#i'm mel and this is my blog✌️#my art blog#art#my art#my art <3#art mel#my art style#my oc character#mel creator#resurrection of jesus#resurrection of christ#bible verse
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Catholic Imagery in Yellowjackets: An Incomplete Thread
Shauna's infamous Saints line
Shauna as the Blessed Mother, wearing the light blue head wrap while nursing her baby in the dreamworld
The fact that there are seven confirmed survivors of the wilderness, which is a HUGE holy number in Catholicism that symbolizes perfection. There are seven sacraments, seven deadly sins, seven gifts of the Holy Spirit, etc. etc. (one of each, for each!)
The fact that if Mari survives, which I legitimately think she might, there will be eight survivors - the Catholic number for resurrection
The tie between Holy Communion (consuming the Body and Blood of Christ) and their ritual of cannibalism - but reversed, in that Jesus "gives" His body for the spiritual salvation of those partaking in the sacrament, while the girls "take" the bodies of the others for their physical salvation
Lottie as a prophet (and also as Jesus)
Shauna's baby as Jesus
The reoccurring theme of forgiveness and redemption, or the impossibility thereof
The windowpanes behind Shauna in 2x06 as linking representations of the cross; like the Virgin Mary, her son has died/been sacrificed for the good of the collective
The use of physical objects, like Van's bone necklace, to protect against supernatural harm
Joseph's coat of many colors and dead cabin guy's coat that they're all passing around and hallucinating/having visions in
The repetitive motif of sacrifice; Laura Lee's of herself, their offerings to the wilderness, picking cards to determine who's going to die so that the others will live
#yellowjackets#i'm aware that this is unoriginal#it's mostly just for my own reference#and also for fun!#yes i went to Catholic school for thirteen years#literally what about it#if you have any others lmk!!#or anything for any other religions#i have a lot of thoughts about bacchanalia#shauna shipman#lottie matthews#etc
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The convergence of signs is off the charts right now.
And while we didn't see Beth, we actually did get off-screen proof of her coming.
As Father Gabriel said (when we thought we were watching Beth's funeral, but we weren't)
2 Corinthians 4.18
So we fix our eyes not on what is seen but on what is unseen (off-screen), since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.
Where's Beth?
She's with Gabriel, the archangel who heralds the coming of Christ (and the Antichrist)
Read more on that here
Gabriel was front and center just before and after Beth died, so it's a good sign that Seth and his character are heavily promoted right now.
And after the coming of Christ, what comes next?
Beth with Daryl.
Enter the Lydia (Daryl) and Beth panel in the Netherlands. XX (chromosomes) 10.10.
We all saw the Daryl/Beth parallels with Lydia and Henry, and this is an unseen way of saying we are getting a repeat of that Whisperers story but with Daryl and Beth.
We all know the Whisperers were connected to the episode Morning Star 🌟 so the lineup of these panels was not random.
Netherlands is known for their windmills, which is a hint to the Moulin Rouge of France and romance between Beth and Daryl.
The windmill symbolism also fulfills the X coda, + car, and cross symbolism we see around Beth.
I've mentioned before how the Alexandria windmill became a representation of the Moulin Rouge during season 11 with Leah and the Meridians, and the tower mentioned in that episode was a play on the Eiffel tower.
You can read about that here
The host at this panel asks Emily and Cassady if they went to the red light district while visiting the Netherlands. Hinting at the Moulin Rouge and Daryl and Beth doing the deed. 🫣☺️🤭
Lydia and Beth, together like this, are a shadow of Daryl and Beth past and future.
Beginning to end.
So, no, we didn't get Beth on resurrection Sunday, but actually, we did get Beth on resurrection Sunday when you look at what is unseen or off-screen.
Thanks to everyone who shared the different panel videos. They are amazing. 👏 🤩
We got a whole lot more on and off-screen hints pointing to her imminent return, and I'll try to work through some of the biggest clues now.
It's still the season of her return, and that hasn't changed and the biblical links pointing to that are numerous.
All the signs I've talked about, including the A eclipse, are still at play, and here's why.
We are currently in a crossover time between episode A 416 and episode 501, "No sanctuary" of Terminus.
The A = beginning and Terminus = end
Jesus is Alpha and Omega, beginning to end, and that's why Rick and Beth's story are mirror images of each other.
They are telling the same story beginning to end for one, and end to beginning for the other.
We have just seen Rick as Jesus getting a resurrection and reunion with family, which is linked to the second coming of Christ.
So we should see practically the same mirror story with Beth as Jesus.
The episode A is the marker for the switching over of the sheriffs hat from Rick to Beth.
The A eclipse is a marker for that switch, too.
Consider this break between TOWL and The book of Carol as the middle point of infinity ♾️ or A.
One of the other biblical signs of the coming of Christ is that there will be signs in the sun, moon, and stars 🌟
Luke talks about this in Luke 21.25-36
“There will be signs in the sun, moon and stars. On the earth, nations will be in anguish and perplexity at the roaring and tossing of the sea. People will faint from terror, apprehensive of what is coming on the world, for the heavenly bodies will be shaken.
We already have the star Sirius symbolism used to depict Christ (Beth) return, and the eclipse that we saw Leah and Daryl look at was a clue to look up to the sun and moon also.
If you think about the story-line from the episodes A 416 (Alpha) with the sheriffs hat, all the way to the Terminus (Omega end) in 501.
Those two episodes were split over two seasons, and so is this Sheriffs hat "A" and the Jesus, beginning to end switch.
TOWL ♾️The Book of Carol
A
The flow of the story is moving in infinity ♾️ this is hard to explain, but basically Rick is on one side of the side of the story, moving towards the A sheriffs hat moment to take it off and give to Beth, and Beth is on the other (unseen) side of the story moving towards the sheriffs hat A switch.
Each side of episode "A" or the A eclipse, we will get a different Sheriff wearing the hat and a resurrection.
Rick ♾️ Beth
This means the Easter resurrection symbolism is still at play for Beth, too, even if it's further into the year. Her return/resurrection will coincidence with the dog days of summer ☀️ and Sirius rising.
Rick at the CRM blew it up like (The book of Carol blew) up Terminus.
The CRM are all about "us first, always" like the people at Terminus were, and when Rick destroyed it, the CRM became No Sanctuary.
The Terminus people were cannibals (eat their own) a similar theme to the CRM who kill their own.
That's why we got so much Terminus symbolism in the final, including railway tracks.
All roads lead to Terminus, and it was after Terminus Carol and Daryl find a clue to Beth.
Beth's story will be a combination of all the symbolism that we see with Rick, but add in the CDC symbolism (also blows up in a similar manner) with a bigger focus on experiments and cures.
It will circle back to season 1 and the choice between going to the CDC or Fort Benning (real and fake cure), as mentioned in season 1 by Rick and Shane.
Conversely, for Rick we see a flashback in episode A416 of Rick on the other end of the Terminus (CRM) story.
In this flashback, Rick hangs up the sheriffs hat (law enforcement/CRM) and becomes a farmer.
Which seemingly is what Rick will now do, having hung up his CRM law enforcement hat and arrived at the Commonwealth.
Now that he's home with his family, he's repeating the time at the prison where he started farming, and it's then we got hints at a cure/fake cure story beginning and working backwards to the CDC.
I've talked about that here if you want to read more.
I went back and started to watch episode A again and wanted to mention this car that drove into the prison at the very beginning of the episode "A".
Zack's Ram charger with no number plate.
It's a twin to this car...
I mentioned how the yellow Nissan points to the Jewish New Year and the A eclipse here and here
The Rams Horns were seen around Rick and Beth and are linked to the angel Gabrielle as well, but they definitely reminded me of an Infinity symbol, which is interesting because the brand Nissan also has a car brand called Infiniti ♾️
The fact that it's Zack's car (old boyfriend) ties it to Beth and Daryl and the damn romance novel to come back around.
What happens during an eclipse? The moon 🌙 blocks out the sun 🌞
And these two book end cars being black and yellow depict the "A" eclipse of the sun being blocked by the moon, and also the switching of the sheriffs hats at A.
Solar eclipses also make a golden ring 💍
This speaks to the marriage/ring symbolism we have seen with Rick and Michonne, and why now the CRM has changed its logo to one ring as seen on the on the helicopters at the end of the episode. 🚁
We will see this with Beth and Daryl too.
It's linked biblically to the bride of Christ (Christ's followers) and his return.
Revelation 19.7
Let us rejoice and exult and give him the glory, for the marriage of the Lamb has come, and his Bride has made herself ready;
When Christ returns, there is a wedding between the bride of Christ and his followers. It's symbolic of an unbreakable bond.
So, the return of Christ is also linked to marriage.
We see Rick and Michonne in a helicopter 🚁 (which represents being in heaven or from "above"). While the focus on the wedding ring.
While we see this, we hear the talk of reform and a new age (Millennium) to begin.
To end it all, we see this beautiful depiction of Christ returning to earth from the helicopter 🚁 of heaven with his bride. 👰♀
And they combine that with the symbolism of believers who knew he'd return.
The dad comment is a play on this verse...
John 1.12
Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God
A few extra off-screen signs of Beth's return...
The panel content gave us more hints.
Firstly, one huge theory circulating back in season 4-5 as to where Beth got taken in Alone was that she was with Father Gabriel. Emily being with Seth at the panel is another sign of her return. ✅️
Secondly, another big theory was that she would bring a cure. Which Emily brings up in her panel with Seth ✅️
Thirdly, Emily mentions Beth becoming a leader. Wearing the Sheriffs hat ✅️
Lastly, a big part of the conversation in season 4 and 5 was the talk of Emily looking like Luna Lovegood. Which Emily brings up in the panels also. ✅️
🇫🇷 ❤️🚁💍♾️💍🚁❤️🇫🇷
#team delusional#team defiance#bethyl#team beth lives#beth greene#beth is alive#beth is coming#beth greene lives#td#beth x daryl#What is unseen#return of christ#angel gabriel#millennium
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Let us return to today’s Gospel passage and ask ourselves: what is really happening in the hearts of those who acclaim Christ as King of Israel? Clearly, they had their own idea of the Messiah, an idea of how the long-awaited King promised by the prophets should act. Not by chance, a few days later, instead of acclaiming Jesus, the Jerusalem crowd will cry out to Pilate: “Crucify him!”, while the disciples, together with others who had seen him and listened to him, will be struck dumb and will disperse. The majority, in fact, was disappointed by the way Jesus chose to present himself as Messiah and King of Israel. This is the heart of today’s feast, for us too. Who is Jesus of Nazareth for us? What idea do we have of the Messiah, what idea do we have of God? It is a crucial question, one we cannot avoid, not least because during this very week we are called to follow our King who chooses the Cross as his throne. We are called to follow a Messiah who promises us, not a facile earthly happiness, but the happiness of heaven, divine beatitude. So we must ask ourselves: what are our true expectations? What are our deepest desires, with which we have come here today to celebrate Palm Sunday and to begin our celebration of Holy Week?
May Palm Sunday be a day of decision for you, the decision to say yes to the Lord and to follow him all the way, the decision to make his Passover, his death and resurrection, the very focus of your Christian lives. It is the decision that leads to true joy (…) Dear brothers and sisters, may these days call forth two sentiments in particular: praise, after the example of those who welcomed Jesus into Jerusalem with their “Hosanna!”, and thanksgiving, because in this Holy Week the Lord Jesus will renew the greatest gift we could possibly imagine: he will give us his life, his body and his blood, his love. But we must respond worthily to so great a gift, that is to say, with the gift of ourselves, our time, our prayer, our entering into a profound communion of love with Christ who suffered, died and rose for us.
Benedict xvi
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What do you say to the Christians who tell you to “give your homosexuality up to God”? That He’ll take it away if you love and trust him enough? I’m a side b Catholic. I know that my relationship with God is pretty good (though of course it’ll never be perfect unless I get to Heaven), and I feel like He’s not going to take away my SSA anytime soon, if ever. People keep telling me that they know people who’ve had SSA put God had delivered them from it, and that if I trust Him more that the same will happen with me… I just don’t know how to respond to it. Logically I know that everyone’s spiritual journey is different, but these comments have kinda been getting to me…
Sorry to just dump all of this, but you’re pretty much the only approachable side b person I know and I would appreciate whatever advice you may or may not have.
Hey 🐝 nonnie!!
So I’ve seen and interacted with these folks myself, and have gone through some crises of faith because of them, too! Probably not what they had in mind 😂
Viewing it with charity, I’d like to say Offering it Up To God is in fact the correct response as a queer Christian. However, Side B people do this already, by assenting to the Christian tenets on marriage and sexual acts; it seems they think our offering Cainian, and they have the Able solution.
As such, there are some fundamental theological statements these people are often making when they charge queer folks to simply Pray the Gay Away, ones that they have not considered the full ramifications of:
God has promised to remove all temptations (gluttony, sloth, wrath, greed, pride, envy included) from our lives if we pray hard enough.
Offering up my sexual desires is only necessary for the non-hetero.
Temptation = sin.
One can only be “saved” if one is truly free from all temptation.
It is necessary to be straight to enter the Kingdom of Heaven.
Objections / Responses:
God has made no such promise. “My yoke is easy and my burden light” (Matthew 1:13) implies that there is still a burden to bear, a yoke to shackle, a cross to carry, to in order to follow Christ. “For just as the sufferings of Christ overflow to us, so also through Christ our comfort overflows.” (2 Corinthians 1:5)
Offering up sexual desires to God is not unique to queer folks. Consider the straight person who struggles with lust/pornography/erotica, the religious who has taken a vow of celibacy, the single person who is not in the confines of marriage, the married person who has desires outside the confines of marriage (or in our own Catholic faith, desires which are non-procreative and dis-unitive). All are required.
The Lord was tempted in the desert, and is still free from sin as True God and True Man. Temptation =/= sin. “For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succour them that are tempted.” (Hebrews 2:18)
While my knowledge of Protestant theology of salvific justification is limited, if one is saved by faith and not by works, ie repent and believe to be saved, “by faith the believer has Christ’s righteousness imputed to him or her once and for all and thereby is assured of God’s final favor even though he or she continues to be imperfect.” [source]
See objection the second.
On a personal theological level, I find the theology of atonement, ie the narrative of Christ’s Death and Resurrection, to be a far more coherent and compelling parallel to Side B theology than to Side X theology.
In the Christus Victor theory of Atonement, Christ undergoes death himself as a way to defeat Death, viewed as the ultimate price of the fall of Adam and Eve. There is no defiance of death / triumph of the resurrection without that physical, corporeal death on the cross!
And yet… evil still exists, even after Jesus’ resurrection.
St Paul encourages us:
“[T]o keep me from becoming conceited, I was given a thorn in my flesh, a messenger of Satan, to torment me. Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me. But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me. That is why, for the sake of Christ, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.” (2 Corinthians 12:7-10)
In other words, in order to be perfected, in order to give Christ that ultimate triumph over myself, I think it’s actually good for me to be pierced with this queercoded arrow. (St Sebastian, anyone?).
For God’s power, mercy, and goodness is not revealed through the creation of his perfect angels, but in the weakness of man being made perfect through Him.
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For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit: By which also he went and preached unto the spirits in prison; Which sometime were disobedient, when once the longsuffering of God waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was a preparing, wherein few, that is, eight souls were saved by water. The like figure whereunto even baptism doth also now save us (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God,) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ: Who is gone into heaven, and is on the right hand of God; angels and authorities and powers being made subject unto him. - 1 Peter 3:18-22 KJV
Have you been treated unfairly? Have you ever been treated unjustly because of your Christian faith? If so, take heart! The Holy Bible reminds us that as Christians, we will be persecuted. It also reminds us that Jesus Christ also suffered unjustly. He was sinless and blameless, yet He suffered because of our sins. He did not simply suffer – He died for our sins. He did this so that we might come to know God and be saved. Yet, in the death of His human flesh, He was still triumphant! This act of mercy and grace is more than we can comprehend, but we are eternally grateful for it. When we suffer for Christ's sake, may we be reminded of Him, who suffered infinitely more than we ever will in order to draw people to God and be gifted eternal salvation and eternal life in Heaven. May Father God Almighty and the LORD Jesus Christ help us to share the Gospel Truth of His death and resurrection with the world. And when we are treated unfairly because of our faith and spiritual rebirth in Him, may we continue to press on, because we know that He also suffered and He loves us beyond measure and all we endure will be worth it in the end.
Leaning on Father God Almighty and the LORD Jesus Christ through prayer and His Holy Word and Spirit strengthens us and our knowledge and wisdom about God and His Gospel Truth, exposing these imposters. May God help us to seek and lean on Him daily to gain the strength, wisdom and spiritual discernment needed to expose Satan and his imposters who seek to destroy us and God's ultimate Truth. Everyday, we must remember to share Jesus Christ's Gospel Truth with the world and to thank Father God Almighty and the LORD Jesus Christ for the grace that He poured out for us on the cross at Calvary. He has freed us from the burdens of sin and from the eternal damnation of Hell. In all we say and do, may all praise, honor and glory always be given to Him and His Kingdom of Heaven.
With renewed minds, hearts and wills, let us serve Him humbly and faithfully out of pure love and grateful rejoicing. May He remind us of His presence and to remain at peace, fully knowing that all will be well because He is always with us. Let us seek Father God Almighty and the LORD Jesus Christ today and everyday with all our heart and being, looking for His love, light and will for our lives with each step we take. Let us seek to please Him with our thoughts, words, and deeds and seek to advance His Kingdom of Heaven and His glory with our lives. Let us seek Him from a pure and humble heart, and when we so seek, we believe Him and His promise that we will find. May He help us all to be more sensitive to the teaching ministry of His Holy Word and Spirit, relying on Him and allowing Him to speak to us and guide us every step of our Christian journey.
God gave us the Holy Bible - His living and Holy Word - to let us know of Him and His abiding love and care as well as guide and prepare us for all our lives. May He help us encourage one another as we continue our walk with Him and our duty to Him daily. Thank Father God Almighty and the LORD Jesus Christ for being present for all our new beginnings and all our lives. May He redirect any anxiety we feel as He provides countless opportunities for growth and change. May we humble ourselves before God always, asking Him to forgive our sins and make our hearts and lives anew through His Holy Word and Spirit. May He help us make Him and His Holy Word top priority, so we can grow spiritually and grow in our relationship with Him as we apply it to our daily lives. Thank God that we can focus on Him and everything about Him, for that is what keeps us sane and at peace. May our words and actions always be a reflection of Him and His Holy Word and Spirit and will.
May He help us to always walk in His grace and Holy Spirit, not by our own measure. May He give us the humble humility to know that our freedom and eternal salvation is found only in Him, so that His grace may sustain us, and we may never lose sight of His love and light and mercy. Thank Father God Almighty and the LORD Jesus Christ for calling us to Him and to serve Him. May He equip us to do all that He has called us to do so that as He works through us, He may use us to produce fruit, to reach others, and to encourage all brothers and sisters in Christ. May He work all of these things in us and through us for His Kingdom and His glory. Thank Father God Almighty and the LORD Jesus Christ for all His creation, for His miraculous ways and for everything He does and has done for us! Keep the faith and keep moving forward in your walk with Jesus! He loves us and He knows what is best for us. Seek, follow and trust in Him - Always!
Thank Father God Almighty and the LORD Jesus Christ for His Holy Word and for sending His Holy Spirit so that we might have His grace, not only to awaken us and transform our hearts in our spiritual rebirth and guarantee our eternity with Him, but to also call upon Him whenever we are in need. Thank Father God Almighty and the LORD Jesus Christ for all the reminders of His love and mercy and faithfulness within His Holy Word. He is bigger than any challenge or circumstance in our lives. Knowing this within our minds and our hearts, nothing can deter our faith in Him and His Truth. May we all accept Him and His eternal gift of salvation and ask that He would transform our hearts and lives according to His will and ways. Thank Father God Almighty and the LORD Jesus Christ for His Holy Spirit who saves, seals and leads us. May we always thank Father God Almighty and the LORD Jesus Christ for His almighty power and saving grace. For He is our strength, and He alone is able to save us, forgive our sins and gift us eternal salvation and entry into His Kingdom of Heaven.
May we make sure that we give our hearts and lives to God and take time to seek and praise Him and share His Truth with the world daily. May the LORD our God and Father in Heaven help us to stay diligent and obedient and help us to guard our hearts in Him and His Holy Word daily. May He help us to remain faithful and full of excitement to do our duty to Him and for His glorious return and our reunion in Heaven as well as all that awaits us there. May we never forget to thank the LORD our God and our Creator and Father in Heaven for all this and everything He does and has done for us! May we never forget who He is, nor forget who we are in Christ and that God is always with us! What a mighty God we serve! What a Savior this is! What a wonderful LORD, God, Savior and King we have in Jesus Christ! What a loving Father we have found in Almighty God! What a wonderful God we serve! His will be done!
Thanks and glory be to God! Blessed be the name of the LORD! Hallelujah and Amen!
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The "Unholy Trinity" and Other Catholic Imagery in Jujutsu Kaisen
First, everyone's all "Kenjaku this" and "Kenjaku that," but we're all forgetting that Kenjaku isn't our endgame villain. Sukuna is.
Anyway,
Akutami has tricked me. I was so focused on the Buddhist imagery that I didn’t notice all the Catholic themes. Well played, Gege.
Akutami was born in Iwate, but moved to Sendai in the fifth grade. Sendai has a notable Catholic population, and Catholicism has been associated with it since 1613.
The Soul
The way that Mahito describes the correlation between body and soul during the Vs. Mahito Arc is distinctly Catholic. It pulls away from the Buddhist ideology we see a lot of in JJK.
In Catholicism, the body and soul are one. The shape of one influences the other. It's the same in JJK.
This ideology is very different from the Buddhist idea of Dharma. That's why the concept of reincarnation doesn't work from a Catholic perspective. Because if your body and soul are one, how can your soul reincarnate into another body?
In Catholicism, your body is not just "worldly flesh" that you can/should ignore or discard. It's sacred, just like your soul.
The Unholy Trinity
According to Christian tradition, the "Unholy Trinity" is made up of Satan, the Antichrist, and the False Prophet. It contrasts the "Holy Trinity" made up of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
Stigmata
While I was watching D. Gray-Man, the Noah Clan's forehead scars stood out to me. They reminded me of Kenjaku's. I did some digging to see if they had a distinct meaning or purpose. And guess what? They're Stigmata!
I should have noticed earlier, as I'm nothing without my religious trauma.
In Catholicism, Stigmata are the appearance of bodily wounds in locations corresponding to the wounds of Jesus Christ. These wounds can appear on the hands, wrists, feet, and forehead. Kenjaku's forehead scar may be a reference to Stigmata. The placement correlates to Christ's wound from the Crown of Thorns, which Pontius Pilate meant to symbolize a false prophet.
Kenjaku's curse technique may be a reference to Christ. He "resurrects" when he takes over a new body.
If this is the case, these are the conditions I theorize his technique requires:
He must reach the body within six hours (the amount of time Christ spent on the cross) of the infliction of a mortal wound.
He must have three days (the number of days until Christ rose from the dead) to take over the new body.
The binding vow that the technique rides on requires the Stigmata. Stigmata are known to disappear after a person dies, so previous bodies would be unmarked.
I think it’s probably that Kenjaku is the False Prophet.
Daten (堕天 / "The Fallen One")
Okay, the official translation has Angel call Sukuna the "Disgraced" One, but "Fallen" is another way you can translate it. I choose the "Fallen" because in the context of Catholic/Christian angels, it has a specific meaning. It refers to demons or fallen angels, and, by extension, Satan himself.
Daten (堕天) is the word used by Japanese Christians to describe demons (i.e. fallen angels).
Sukuna has fire related powers, a reference to his namesake, but it could double as a reference to how angels are born from fire or the name Lucifer meaning light.
So, Sukuna is Satan. Therefore, he’s our ultimate enemy.
The Antichrist and Christ
I love Geto too, but he’s the only figure in JJK who checks a lot of boxes for being the Antichrist. He’s also Gojo’s antithesis, and I think that Gojo is symbolically Christ.
“The Antichrist will not be so called; otherwise he would have no followers... he will come disguised as the Great Humanitarian;”
Bishop Fulton J. Sheen
“3 Don’t let anyone deceive you in any way, for that day will not come until the rebellion occurs and the man of lawlessness is revealed, the man doomed to destruction. 4 He will oppose and will exalt himself over everything that is called God or is worshiped, so that he sets himself up in God’s temple, proclaiming himself to be God.”
2 Thessalonians 2:3-4
“9 The coming of the lawless one will be in accordance with how Satan works. He will use all sorts of displays of power through signs and wonders that serve the lie,”
2 Thessalonians 2:9
“8 And then the lawless one will be revealed, whom the Lord Jesus will overthrow with the breath of his mouth and destroy by the splendor of his coming.”
2 Thessalonians 2:8
The primary example of displays of power are when Geto frees people from cursed spirits. Geto amasses a following by posing as a sort of savior. Then, Gojo kills Geto, cementing his role as Christ.
Conclusion
So, in this analogy, Kenjaku is the False Prophet, Geto is the Antichrist, and Sukuna is Satan.
This theory might be nothing, but I wanted to throw it out there just in case.
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Disclaimer: This is not intended to offend anybody. I will be pointing out a major flaw in Moriarty the Patriot so if you're not interested in a critique please keep scrolling. !!Major Moriarty the Patriot Spoilers!!
Christianity and Christian metaphors is something fairly common in anime/manga, and one series that got it horribly wrong is Moriarty the Patriot.
I love Moriarty the Patriot. I usually have a character from the series as my profile picture. However, as a Christian I can tell the authors don't understand Christianity whatsoever.
Albert comparing William to Christ is wrong on so many levels. To understand why we have to understand the baseline of Christianity.
Christ didn't come to cleanse the world or rid evil. He came, died on the cross as the final sacrifice, and was resurrected to give people the chance to repent from their sins and follow God.
Eventually, yes, when he comes back a second time in the future, those who did not repent will be subject to eternal punishment, but there is a chance for repentance.
The same idea applies to death. If someone does not choose to repent within their lifetime they will be subject to eternal punishment. Because although God is a God of forgiveness, he's also a God of justice.
And that's the basic rundown of Christian theology.
I'm sure based off of that anybody who has read or watched the series, can see where it got the Christian metaphors wrong. Like I said, God is justice, but he's also a God of forgiveness. That's why salvation exists for those who choose it. Which is very much, so not what William was doing, considering he was mass murdering people without ever giving them the chance to change.
To bring up another example, Albert's crisis when he was a child questioning why God would allow such atrocities in the world is a very common question that is easily answered. God allows evils to be committed because he gives us the choice to follow him, and not everyone does. Sure, there are evils committed in God's name, but those are from people using the idea of Christianity to justify their beliefs instead of following God. I'm not saying all non-Christians are bad people. You don't have to be a Christian to be a good person. I'm pointing to the people and systems who Christians and non-Christians alike would call evil. Once again, God allows evils to be committed because he gives us the choice to follow him, and not everybody does.
Based off of that information it's easy to tell the authors of Moriarty the Patriot never bothered to research Christianity.
I understand I just attacked a major part of the story. I also understand it was most likely written by non-Christians, so I don't expect it to be accurate. I just wanted to explain why it is not accurate.
#im honestly scared to post this because i very rarely vocalize this kind of stuff#moriarty the patriot#mtp#william moriarty#albert moriarty
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Round 2 - Side B
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Dracule Mihawk
Okay so he wears a cross necklace and his sword looks like he has a cross on his back. Like yeah hes a gothy bitch but got that Catholic vibes trust me also got that catholic vampire 18th century facial hair
his weapon is a giant bedazzled cross sword and if he held up his arms he’d look like he was being crucified on it. he’s spanish *and* dracula coded. puss in boots has been accepted and this is his human counterpart.
he keeps sipping red wine, what’s that if not the blood of christ?? also his hobby is gardening and he adopted two orphans. catholic mom.
a vote for mihawk is a vote for all of the forgotten one piece characters
Kristen
Once known as a Chosen of Helio, Kristen lost faith, found out she was gay, escaped the abusive church, and helps a lonely abused goddess return from the dead and continue the goddess of mystery. She also ends up creating her own god in the middle there, but decides it's kind of super annoying and eventually nopes out.
Kristen might be skirting a couple lines here so I'll provide my reasoning for why I think she might belong in the competition but feel free to choose as you wish. Kristen used to follow Helio, and her entire relationship with religion and Helio is meant to show a story of a queer teen leaving an abusive Christian church (I'm not sure if it's specifically Catholic or not, I'm Jewish and don't really understand the differences very well). Throughout the story Kristen meets Helio, finds out how much of a dick he is, finds out how terrible the Church has been and becomes more aware of how her family and the Church are racist/homophobic/abusive/etc., learns more about the world and breaks her ties with the Church, and then goes to find her own faith and a god worth worshipping.
girl is miserable for so much of the first season. girl is battling the brain demons. girl is battling the actual demons. and the actual angels. and the football coach who she knows from church. girl has brothers named bucky bricker and cork. girl invents a new god and cannot get people to convert to her faith apart from a singular dude named craig because she is so visibly annoyed by her own god. girl is gay and has a werewolf girlfriend. girl is so kinky. girl has a dexterity score of 4. not modifier. score. i'm kissing girl on the mouth i love her a lot.
She was a chosen prophet of Helio but oops she’s a very lesbian and so she has to battle with her faith hating gay people as she realizes she is gay people. Early on dies and goes to heaven and discovers Helio is a frat bro and doesn’t really vibe with that. Eventually dies again and fights past angels to get to Helios office and finds her old principal (who died to resurrect her the first time she died, it’s a long story, watch dimension 20, shits wild). And so he makes a deal to help her if she helps him break out of heaven. And also while she’s in heaven she makes a new god whole cloth out of her current beliefs. (She later finds that god annoying because it’s the embodiment of “YES! WOW! YOU CAN DO IT!!” The god turns from YES! Into Yes? In her changing faith. She later resurrects an old god of dreams who was corrupted). But yeah so she has religious trauma out the wazoo. She went to church camp that was actually a front for a cult within the Helioic faith. Idk if it’s Catholicism exactly cause I’m not catholic but it’s clearly parallel so some real world Christ based religion.
At one point they drop 10 stories because they thought they could use their ribbon to fly. They couldn’t.
her entire arc over fantasy high's first season is realizing she was gay and also that her church and the people in it were basically a cult which like SAMESIES and she does end up going to heaven after dying by slipping on corn and getting incredibly disappointed by the jesus equivalent of her universe (his name is helio and he is a frat boy) and after she's resurrected she makes her own god (not very catholic sorry) and preaches about it (pretty catholic of her tbh.) aside from the religious trauma some other kristen fun facts and highlights are that she once ribbon danced down the center of a spiral staircase and lived, she carried a bible around for a good chunk of her freshman year of high school, and her last name isn't a reference to anything because applebees does not exist in the world of fantasy high.
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I've just watched My Last Day and it got me thinking...
When it comes to movies about Passion of the Christ, I've seen some that look at crucifiction and subsequent resurrection from points of different people in the New Testament.
I remember one straight-to-DVD movie that was from Doubting Thomas's perspective, where Apostle Thomas was looking for the body of Jesus in various places. In the Scripture he was the one that said he won't believe in resurection until he will see Christ alive and he will put his finger in Christ's wounds. Now, in this movie Thomas was presented as a grieving man, who believed that someone stole the body of his beloved Master, so he was desperately looking for Him, and when in the end he comes back to the rest of Apostles, he finally see Jesus alive and well. In this very moment Thomas is happy, shocked, but also ashamed, because he spent whole this time looking for the dead body of his Master.
(Actually, I would like to find this movie. I quite liked it.)
There was also an older movie (from 1961) about Barabbas. We see how Barabbas is pardoned instead of Christ, how he witnesses the crucifiction and the supernatural events that come with it, and how he later lives his life. At some point he gets captured and even meets a Christian man, who doesn't like him (to put it mildly) once he learns who Barabbas really is. Over time Barabbas learns from this man about Christ and even tries to follow His teachings, but finds it hard. I remember that one element of this movie bothered me - the fact that they used cross as the symbol of Christianity, while it should have been a fish... but I guess it worked more for the overall theme of Barabbas living with the knowledge that a Good Man died instead of him, a mere bandit.
Fairly recently (about four years ago, I think) I was able to watch Risen, which is about Roman soldier Clavius who is tasked by Pontius Pilate to find what happened to Jesus's body. So for the most part of the movie Clavius is investigating Jesus's disciples (including Mary Magdalene) and how Christ was perceived by various people - both believers and skeptics. From Clavius's perspective everything supernatural that was happening, has a rational explenation, but seeing how Jesus affected others, makes the soldier curious. And really, the best scene in this whole movie is when Clavius finally meets Jesus and realizes who stands before him.
Finally, My Last Day is from the perspective of one of two thieves that were crucified alongside with Jesus - the one that shows up in Gospel of Luke, admits that Jesus didn't do anything wrong and asks Him to speak for him to the Father so Jesus says: "You will be with Me in Heaven today." In this movie we are treated to the two very contrasting flashbacks - one with Jesus speaking about taxes (which showcases that Christ didn't do anything bad, He only spoke of things some people didn't like), and one of the thief's crime where he actually killed the man he wanted to rob. The thief knows he's guilty and he knows he's going to die, but Jesus seems to receive harsher punishment, since He's flogged before taking the cross. While others are mocking Jesus in His moment of agony and death, the thief speaks for Him: "We are rightfully receiving punishment, but He is innocent." And we see later that the thief gets to Heaven for his faith and willingness of redemption.
Frankly, these are all very interesting takes on one event.
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One of the main messages that Paul was keen to get over to these unbelieving Gentiles in Athens, was that God, the Maker of heaven and earth, has fixed a day when He is going to judge the world in righteousness and that judgement, they were informed, would take place through a Man, Whom God Himself had appointed, a Man Who had been raised from the dead, and His Resurrection would serve as the as proof of His authenticity and authority to take on this judicial role as judge of all.How important to Preach The Word Of Truth and tell all who are dead in their trespasses and sins that God did not send His Son into the world to judge the world, but that the world through Him might be saved.. 'He who believes in Him is not judged; but he who does not believe has been judged already, because he has not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. All who reject Christ's sacrificial death and God's offer of salvation, that final day of judgement is fast approaching, God has fixed a day in which the crucified and resurrected Jesus will judge the world in righteousness.
For he has set a day when he will judge the world with justice by the man he has appointed. He has given proof of this to everyone by raising him from the dead.”
Our United Prayer:
Heavenly Father, thank You that our sins were judged at the Cross and that there is now no condemnation for us because we are in Christ. But we realize that there are many that remain dead in their sins. We pray that You will use us to tell those that You place in our paths, that Christ died for their sins, that He was buried, and rose again, so that all who believe on Him will not perish, but have everlasting life. This we ask in Jesus' name, AMEN.
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Revealing God's Love: How He Demonstrates His Love for Us
In the Christian faith, the concept of God's love is central to understanding His character and relationship with humanity. Throughout history, God has revealed His love for us in numerous ways, demonstrating His care, compassion, and commitment. From creation to redemption, His love is evident in both the grandeur of the cosmos and the intimate details of our lives. Let's explore some of the ways in which God has shown His love for us:
Creation: In the book of Genesis, we read about how God created the heavens and the earth, forming everything from the vast galaxies to the tiniest microorganisms. The sheer beauty and complexity of the natural world reflect God's creative love for us. Psalm 19:1 declares, "The heavens are telling of the glory of God; And their expanse is declaring the work of His hands." In His creation, God provides for our needs and surrounds us with beauty, demonstrating His love and care for His creation.
Humanity: The pinnacle of God's creation is humanity. Genesis 1:27 states, "God created man in His own image, in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them." God's decision to create us in His image reveals His desire for a personal relationship with us. Despite our flaws and shortcomings, God's love for humanity remains unwavering.
Scripture: The Bible, God's written word, is a testament to His love for us. It contains stories of God's faithfulness, mercy, and grace throughout history. John 3:16 famously proclaims, "For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life." This verse encapsulates the essence of God's love: sacrificial, unconditional, and eternal.
Jesus Christ: The ultimate expression of God's love is found in the person of Jesus Christ. Through His life, death, and resurrection, Jesus demonstrated God's love in the most profound way possible. Romans 5:8 affirms this, stating, "But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us." Jesus' sacrificial death on the cross reconciled us to God, offering forgiveness and eternal life to all who believe in Him.
Salvation: God's love is further revealed through the gift of salvation offered to humanity. Ephesians 2:8-9 explains, "For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not as a result of works, so that no one may boast." Salvation is not something we can earn or deserve; it is a gift freely given out of God's boundless love for us.
Holy Spirit: After Jesus' ascension, God sent the Holy Spirit to dwell within believers, serving as a constant reminder of His presence and love. Romans 5:5 states, "and hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us." The Holy Spirit empowers us to love God and others, enabling us to live out the love we have received from God.
Personal Relationship: Finally, God's love is experienced on a deeply personal level through prayer, worship, and fellowship with Him. 1 John 4:16 reassures us, "We have come to know and have believed the love which God has for us. God is love, and the one who abides in love abides in God, and God abides in him." As we abide in God's love, we are transformed and empowered to love others as He loves us.
In conclusion, God's love for us is vast, unfathomable, and unchanging. From the dawn of creation to the present day, He has continuously demonstrated His love through His actions, His word, and His Son, Jesus Christ. As we meditate on the depth of God's love, may we be filled with gratitude, awe, and a renewed commitment to love God and others with all our hearts, souls, and minds. Amen.
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Gideon Nav Superstar
Up top, while this is a biblical analysis of TLT, I mean to preach nothing as the gospel truth. Believe (or don’t) whatever you want. All are welcome. Be kind.
It has already been covered that Gideon Nav is something of a Christ figure. She is, literally a child of God. In Harrow’s awareness, she was dead for three days, and then “rose” again. She was begotten, not made. Others have covered these, but I wanted to dive into the themes of the sacrifice of Jesus in the bible, and how this is remixed in Gideon and Harrow’s story.
In many religious traditions predating Christianity, the sacrifice of a living thing is often a way to earn special favour or forgiveness from the gods. This is mirrored in the nine houses using blood and flesh sacrifices to commune with the dead. In Christian Biblical belief, Jesus’ role was to be the final of such sacrifices. He would essentially take on the weight and responsibility of human sin, and in dying lift that burden from humanity, allowing human souls into heaven. (There are many interpretations of the specifics).
Gideon Nav’s sacrifice is portrayed in much the same way, but only with the added context of what we learn in Harrow the Ninth. A child of god dies, and in doing so opens the way for others to ascend, to escape the permanence of death. But in many ways, Gideon’s story becomes the opposite of the biblical Jesus.
Christian tradition holds that, after nine days of being hung up on a cross, Jesus is essentially the furthest away from God he has ever been, famously crying out “why have you forsaken me lord”. Gideon when she wakes up in harrow’s body in HtN, is similarly the farthest away from Harrow she has ever bee. While there have been times of emotional and physical distance between them, this new reality means that Harrow and Gideon may now never exist simultaneously. Gideon reacts accordingly.
“You sawed open your skull rather than be beholden to someone. You turned your brain into soup to escape anything less than 100 percent freedom. You put me in a box and buried me rather than give up your own goddamned agenda. “ (HtN)
However, Gideon’s sacrifice, while it did save lives, does not have the long term effect of freedom that Jesus’ was supposed to. Regarding being beholden, here’s Harrows pov.
“I have bested my father and my grandmother—every single necromancer ever taught by my House—every necromancer who has ever touched a skeleton. Did you see me? Did you behold me, Griddle?” (GtN)
“At least if she failed here, she would no longer have to be beholden to anybody.” (Gideon the Ninth)
“If you think that you and I are not more beholden than ever,” said the girl, “you are an idiot.” (Harrow the Ninth)
Harrow has lived her entire life feeling indebted. She knows, from very early on, that her power comes from the culmination of two hundred deaths of the ninth, and she feels responsible for every single one. Already living with this guilt, Harrow then violently inherits her parent’s legacy, and must now care for the whole of the ninth house. Harrow is nothing -but- beholden. In a sense, Gideon is right. In rejecting Gideon’s sacrifice, Harrow is rejecting another debt. But she is doing so t hold on to maybe the one good thing she has ever allowed herself. Gideon’s sacrifice would make her, finally, home to all two hundred and one of the Ninth’s children. While Jesus’s sacrifice is viewed as an act of lifting guilt, to accept Gideon’s sacrifice would mean that Harrow’s guilt would be compounded, complete.
The three days between Jesus’s death and resurrection are referred to as the “Harrowing of Hell”, in which Christ, now in hell, sets about reordering the place. Material in GtN says that Harrow is named for this exact event, but for her the Harrowing is personal. Harrow herself is a prison of sorts for two hundred souls who were unjustly placed there and needs herself to be freed from the weight of that responsibility. Gideon, ironically, had already taken steps in this direction before her death. Would she have seen traces of the two hundred while bouncing around Harrow’s mind, or are they kept somewhere separate?
At the Last Supper before Jesus was executed, Jesus is said to have offered wine and bread as his “body and blood”, a symbolic meal which commemorates his sacrifice and lives on in the form of the ritual of Communion. Gideon Nav’s “all I ever wanted you to do was eat me” (HtN) is, in this context, kinda gay, but also another call back to the whole sacrifice and communion thing. Harrow refuses to participate in this communion and thus refuses the sacrifice.
The Last Supper is also where Jesus is betrayed. Jesus is believed to have had, among an array of followers, twelve disciples, one of whom was Judas. Offered money to reveal who and where Jesus was, Judas accepts, and Jesus is detained by soldiers before being put on trial and killed. This theme of betrayal mimics the whole Harrow and Gideon dynamic, but more important is how Judas reveals Jesus. Judas tells the soldiers that “the one I kiss is Jesus Christ”, and that is how the scene in the bible plays out. This is reversed again in Gideon the Ninth. During the pool scene, which itself can be viewed as a baptism, Gideon’s kissing of Harrow on the forehead is the emotional catalyst which ensures Gideon’s sacrifice will be rejected. While their development at Canaan is long and twisty, it is here that Gideon cements her own betrayal.
Finally, one of the final major moments of Christ’s execution is that it doesn’t hold. Three days later, when one of his followers Mary Magdalene goes to visit his tomb, she finds the rock rolled away and the tomb empty. Jesus approaches her (as some guy) and asks her why she’s upset about his own body being missing, revealing himself to be Christ a moment later. As the name suggests The Locked Tomb series contains an important (and opened) tomb, so how does this work? One interpretation is simple. Harrow finds a model of the locked tomb inside her brain, presumably where Gideon’s soul was resting. This tomb is now empty, only to be refilled by Harrow. A second reading is that Harrow is carting around the soul of whoever is in The Locked Tomb on the Ninth. If the Body now possesses Harrow, then the Tomb is empty. Now, in an inverse of the original story, Gideon’s friends and followers have Gideon’s body, but no soul. And here comes Nona, similar to their missing friends but different, Just Some Guy, asking what everyone is so upset about.
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Saints&Reading: Friday, May 19, 2023
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SAINT JOB THE RIGHTEOUS (1350 B.C.)
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The righteous Job (whose name means “persecuted”), God’s faithful servant, was the perfect image of every virtue. The son of Zarah and Bossorha (Job 42), Job was a fifth-generation descendent of Abraham. He was a truthful, righteous, patient, and pious man who abstained from evil. Job was rich and blessed by God in all things, as was no other son of Ausis (his country, which lay between Idoumea and Arabia). However, divine condescension permitted him to be tested.
Job lost his children, his wealth, his glory, and every consolation all at once. His entire body became a terrible wound covered with boils. Yet he remained steadfast and patient in the face of his misfortune for seven years, always giving thanks to God.
Later, God restored his former prosperity, and he had twice as much as before. Job lived for 170 years after his misfortune, completing his earthly life in 1350 B.C. at 240. Some authorities say that Job’s afflictions lasted only one year and that afterward, he lived for 140 years, reaching the age of 210.
Job’s explanations are among the most poetic writings in the Old Testament book, which bears his name. It is one of the most edifying portions of Holy Scripture. Job teaches us that we must endure life’s adversities patiently and with trust in God. As Saint Anthony the Great (January 17) says, the faithful can't be saved without temptations.
The Orthodox Church reads the book of Job, the first of the seven wisdom books of the Old Testament, during Holy Week, drawing a parallel between Job and Christ as righteous men who suffered through no fault of their own. God allowed Satan to afflict Job so that his faithfulness would be proven. Christ, the only sinless one, suffered voluntarily for our sins. The Septuagint text of Job 42:17 says that Job “will rise again with those whom the Lord raises up.” This passage is read on Great and Holy Friday, when the composite Gospel at Vespers speaks of the tombs being opened at the moment the Savior died on the Cross, and the bodies of the saints were raised, and they appeared to many after Christ’s Resurrection (Mt.27:52).
VENERABLE MICAH DISCIPLE OF St SERGIUS OF RADONEZH (1385)
Saint Micah of Radonezh was one of the first disciples of Saint Sergius of Radonezh, and lived with him in the same cell, and under his guidance, he attained a high degree of spiritual perfection. For his meekness of soul and purity of heart, Saint Micah was permitted to witness the appearance of the Mother of God to his great teacher. Once, after Saint Sergius had completed the morning Rule of prayer, he sat down to rest for a while; but suddenly, he said to his disciple, “Be alert, my child, for we shall have a wondrous visitation.”
Hardly had he uttered these words when a voice was heard, “The All-Pure One draws near.” Suddenly there shone a light brighter than the sun. In fear, Saint Micah fell down upon the ground and lay there as if he were dead. When Saint Sergius lifted up his disciple, he asked, “Tell me, Father, what is the reason for this wondrous vision? My soul has nearly parted from my body from fright.” Saint Sergius then informed his disciple about the appearance of the Most Holy Theotokos.
Saint Micah fell asleep in the Lord in the year 1385.
Saint Micah’s relics rest in a crypt at the Trinity-Sergiev Lavra. On December 10, 1734, over Saint Micah’s tomb, a church was consecrated in honor of the Appearance of the Most Holy Theotokos and the Holy Apostles Peter and John the Theologian to Saint Sergius of Radonezh.
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ACTS 15:5-34
5 But some of the sect of the Pharisees who believed rose up, saying, "It is necessary to circumcise them, and to command them to keep the law of Moses." 6 Now the apostles and elders came together to consider this matter. 7 And when there had been much dispute, Peter rose up and said to them: "Men and brethren, you know that a good while ago God chose among us, that by my mouth the Gentiles should hear the word of the gospel and believe. 8 So God, who knows the heart, acknowledged them by giving them the Holy Spirit, just as He did to us, 9 made no distinction between them and us, purifying their hearts by faith. 10 Now, why do you test God by putting a yoke on the neck of the disciples that neither our fathers nor we could bear? 11 But we believe that through the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, we shall be saved in the same manner as they. 12 Then all the multitude kept silent and listened to Barnabas and Paul declaring how many miracles and wonders God had worked through them among the Gentiles. 13 . After they had become silent, James answered, saying, "Men and brethren, listen to me: 14Simon has declared how God at first visited the Gentiles to take out of them a people for His name. 15 And with this, the words of the prophets agree, just as it is written: 16 After this, I will return And will rebuild the tabernacle of David, which has fallen down; I will rebuild its ruins, And I will set it up; 17 So that the rest of mankind may seek the LORD, Even all the Gentiles who are called by My name, Says the LORD who does all these things.' 18 Known to God from eternity are all His works. 19 Therefore, I judge that we should not trouble those from among the Gentiles who are turning to God, 20 but that we write to them to abstain from things polluted by idols, from sexual immorality, from things strangled, and from blood. 21 For Moses has had those who preach him throughout many generations in every city, being read in the synagogues every Sabbath. 22 Then it pleased the apostles and elders, with the whole church, to send chosen men of their own company to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas, Judas, also named Barsabas, and Silas, leading men among the brethren. 23 They wrote this letter by them: The apostles, the elders, and the brethren, To the brethren who are of the Gentiles in Antioch, Syria, and Cilicia: Greetings. 24 Since we have heard that some who went out from us have troubled you with words, unsettling your souls, saying, "You must be circumcised and keep the law" -to whom we gave no such commandment- 25 it seemed good to us, being assembled with one accord, to send chosen men to you with our beloved Barnabas and Paul, 26 men who have risked their lives for the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. 27 We have therefore sent Judas and Silas, who will also report the same things by word of mouth. 28 For it seemed good to the Holy Spirit, and to us, to lay upon you no more significant burden than these necessary things: 29 that you abstain from things offered to idols, from blood, from things strangled, and from sexual immorality. If you keep yourselves from these, you will do well. Farewell. 30 So when they were sent off, they came to Antioch; and when they had gathered the multitude together, they delivered the letter. 31 When they had read it, they rejoiced over its encouragement. 32 Judas and Silas, themselves prophets, also exhorted and strengthened the brethren with many words. 33 And after they had stayed there for a time, they were sent back with greetings from the brethren to the apostles. 34 However, it seemed good to Silas to remain there.
JOHN 10:17-28
17 Therefore, My Father loves Me because I lay down My life that I may retake it. 18 No one takes it from Me, but I lay it down of Myself. I have the power to lay it down, and I can retake it. This command I have received from My Father. 19 Therefore, there was a division again among the Jews because of these sayings. 20 Many said, “He has a demon and is mad. Why do you listen to Him?” 21 Others said, “These are not the words of one who has a demon. Can a demon open the eyes of the blind?” 22 It was the Feast of Dedication in Jerusalem, and it was winter. 23 And Jesus walked into the temple, on Solomon’s porch. 24 Then the Jews surrounded Him and said to Him, “How long do You keep us in doubt? If You are the Christ, tell us plainly.” 25 Jesus answered them, “I told you, and you do not believe. The works that I do in My Father’s name, they bear witness of Me. 26 But you do not believe, because you are not of My sheep, as I said to you. 27 My sheep hear My voice; I know them, and they follow Me. 28 I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; neither shall anyone snatch them out of My hand.
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Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures: - 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 KJV
This is the primary message of the Gospel Truth of Christ. It is the basis of our Christian faith. Paul is telling the Corinthians that this is the teaching that they must hold fast to. We have been saved to the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. What does being saved mean to you? When I read the Gospel books and the letters from the Apostles to the churches, I understand that being saved means that the gates of Heaven have been opened to me; but that I must choose to enter them.
Many doors and gates are open to us each day of our lives. Some of these, we choose to enter and others we walk past, some of them we walk past quickly! If we accept the fact that we are saved by Jesus Christ, it comes with the responsibility to share the Good News and to work with Jesus to bring a message of love and the need for justice to a world that is not always open to it. Christianity is more than a belief system - It is a way of life! We can walk through the doors of prayer, compassion and forgiveness, or we can walk through the doors of envy, discrimination and indifference. It's not enough to claim Jesus Christ as your Savior if you don't let Him lead you to His Truth and salvation and to the gates of the Kingdom.
Jesus is our Savior and He is also our LORD and King and that demands loyalty. Remember the Israelites: Things didn't work out so well when they were unfaithful and worshiped idols. We are not immune from worshiping idols either. We may not build altars to Baal, but some may build shrines to their favorite sports "idol." Others might put actors and actresses, singers or money or even themselves first in their lives over putting God first. Walking through these doors leads us to damnation and away from God and the gates of Heaven, not toward them. We need to believe in and follow Father God Almighty and the LORD Jesus Christ and we need to follow the road to the Kingdom of Heaven. God sent His only begotten Son to save us and open the gates to the Kingdom of Heaven to us. May He help us keep our eyes on the prize. The only one that truly matters!
Thank God for His strength and guidance when we are faced with sin. Thank Him for His mercy and grace. Through Bible study and prayer, God reveals His wisdom and guides us to see opportunities to grow closer to Him and grow spiritually. He gives us direction to live our lives according to His Holy Word and will. We must make God top priority everyday! May we be motivated to spread God's Holy Word and Gospel Truth to all the Earth, knowing that it is the only hope of all those lost in their sins. Let us not hold out a false hope for men to be saved without the Gospel, but instead, strive to do our part to get the Gospel out to a lost and dying world.
Leaning on Father God Almighty and the LORD Jesus Christ through prayer and His Holy Word and Spirit strengthens us and our knowledge and wisdom about God and His Gospel Truth, exposing these imposters. May God help us to seek and lean on Him daily to gain the strength, wisdom and spiritual discernment needed to expose Satan and his imposters who seek to destroy us and God's ultimate Truth. Everyday, we must remember to share Jesus Christ's Gospel Truth with the world and to thank Father God Almighty and the LORD Jesus Christ for the grace that He poured out for us on the cross at Calvary. He has freed us from the burdens of sin and from the eternal damnation of Hell. In all we say and do, may all praise, honor and glory always be given to Him and His Kingdom of Heaven.
With renewed minds, hearts and wills, let us serve Him humbly and faithfully out of pure love and grateful rejoicing. May He remind us of His presence and to remain at peace, fully knowing that all will be well because He is always with us. Let us seek Father God Almighty and the LORD Jesus Christ today and everyday with all our heart and being, looking for His love, light and will for our lives with each step we take. Let us seek to please Him with our thoughts, words, and deeds and seek to advance His Kingdom of Heaven and His glory with our lives. Let us seek Him from a pure and humble heart, and when we so seek, we believe Him and His promise that we will find. May He help us all to be more sensitive to the teaching ministry of His Holy Word and Spirit, relying on Him and allowing Him to speak to us and guide us every step of our Christian journey.
God gave us the Holy Bible - His living and Holy Word - to let us know of Him and His abiding love and care as well as guide and prepare us for all our lives. May He help us encourage one another as we continue our walk with Him and our duty to Him daily. Thank Father God Almighty and the LORD Jesus Christ for being present for all our new beginnings and all our lives. May He redirect any anxiety we feel as He provides countless opportunities for growth and change. May we humble ourselves before God always, asking Him to forgive our sins and make our hearts and lives anew through His Holy Word and Spirit. May He help us make Him and His Holy Word top priority, so we can grow spiritually and grow in our relationship with Him as we apply it to our daily lives. Thank God that we can focus on Him and everything about Him, for that is what keeps us sane and at peace. May our words and actions always be a reflection of Him and His Holy Word and Spirit and will.
May He help us to always walk in His grace and Holy Spirit, not by our own measure. May He give us the humble humility to know that our freedom and eternal salvation is found only in Him, so that His grace may sustain us, and we may never lose sight of His love and light and mercy. Thank Father God Almighty and the LORD Jesus Christ for calling us to Him and to serve Him. May He equip us to do all that He has called us to do so that as He works through us, He may use us to produce fruit, to reach others, and to encourage all brothers and sisters in Christ. May He work all of these things in us and through us for His Kingdom and His glory. Thank Father God Almighty and the LORD Jesus Christ for all His creation, for His miraculous ways and for everything He does and has done for us! Keep the faith and keep moving forward in your walk with Jesus! He loves us and He knows what is best for us. Seek, follow and trust in Him - Always!
Thank Father God Almighty and the LORD Jesus Christ for His Holy Word and for sending His Holy Spirit so that we might have His grace, not only to awaken us and transform our hearts in our spiritual rebirth and guarantee our eternity with Him, but to also call upon Him whenever we are in need. Thank Father God Almighty and the LORD Jesus Christ for all the reminders of His love and mercy and faithfulness within His Holy Word. He is bigger than any challenge or circumstance in our lives. Knowing this within our minds and our hearts, nothing can deter our faith in Him and His Truth. May we all accept Him and His eternal gift of salvation and ask that He would transform our hearts and lives according to His will and ways. Thank Father God Almighty and the LORD Jesus Christ for His Holy Spirit who saves, seals and leads us. May we always thank Father God Almighty and the LORD Jesus Christ for His almighty power and saving grace. For He is our strength, and He alone is able to save us, forgive our sins and gift us eternal salvation and entry into His Kingdom of Heaven.
May we make sure that we give our hearts and lives to God and take time to seek and praise Him and share His Truth with the world daily. May the LORD our God and Father in Heaven help us to stay diligent and obedient and help us to guard our hearts in Him and His Holy Word daily. May He help us to remain faithful and full of excitement to do our duty to Him and for His glorious return and our reunion in Heaven as well as all that awaits us there. May we never forget to thank the LORD our God and our Creator and Father in Heaven for all this and everything He does and has done for us! May we never forget who He is, nor forget who we are in Christ and that God is always with us! What a mighty God we serve! What a Savior this is! What a wonderful LORD, God, Savior and King we have in Jesus Christ! What a loving Father we have found in Almighty God! What a wonderful God we serve! His will be done!
Thanks and glory be to God! Blessed be the name of the LORD! Hallelujah and Amen!
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Catholic Prayer: September Devotion: Our Lady of Sorrows
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Since the 16th century Catholic piety has assigned entire months to special devotions. Due to her feast day on September 15, the month of September has traditionally been set aside to honor Our Lady of Sorrows. All the sorrows of Mary (the prophecy of Simeon, the three days' loss, etc.) are merged in the supreme suffering at the Passion. In the Passion, Mary suffered a martyrdom of the heart because of Our Lord's torments and the greatness of her love for Him. "She it was," says Pope Pius XII, "who immune from all sin, personal or inherited, and ever more closely united with her Son, offered Him on Golgotha to the Eternal Father together with the holocaust of her maternal rights and motherly love. As a new Eve, she made this offering for all the children of Adam contaminated through his unhappy fall. Thus she, who was the mother of our Head according to the flesh, became by a new title of sorrow and glory the spiritual mother of all His members."
Prayer:
INVOCATIONS Mary most sorrowful, Mother of Christians, pray for us. Virgin most sorrowful, pray for us.
TO THE QUEEN OF MARTYRS Mary, most holy Virgin and Queen of Martyrs, accept the sincere homage of my filial affection. Into thy heart, pierced by so many swords, do thou welcome my poor soul. Receive it as the companion of thy sorrows at the foot of the Cross, on which Jesus died for the redemption of the world. With thee, O sorrowful Virgin, I will gladly suffer all the trials, contradictions, and infirmities which it shall please our Lord to send me. I offer them all to thee in memory of thy sorrows, so that every thought of my mind, and every beat of my heart may be an act of compassion and of love for thee. And do thou, sweet Mother, have pity on me, reconcile me to thy divine Son Jesus, keep me in His grace, and assist me in my last agony, so that I may be able to meet thee in heaven and sing thy glories. Amen.
TO THE MOTHER OF SORROWS Most holy Virgin. and Mother, whose soul was pierced by a sword of sorrow in the Passion of thy divine Son, and who in His glorious Resurrection wast filled with never-ending joy at His triumph; obtain for us who call upon thee, so to be partakers in the adversities of Holy Church and the sorrows of the Sovereign Pontiff, as to be found worthy to rejoice with them in the consolations for which we pray, in the charity and peace of the same Christ our Lord. Amen.
IN HONOR OF THE SORROWS OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY O most holy and afflicted Virgin! Queen of Martyrs! thou who didst stand motionless beneath the Cross, witnessing the agony of thy expiring Son--through the unceasing sufferings of thy life of sorrow, and the bliss which now more than amply repays thee for thy past trials, look down with a mother's tenderness and pity on me, who kneel before thee to venerate thy dolors, and place my requests, with filial confidence, in the sanctuary of thy wounded heart; present them, I beseech thee, on my behalf, to Jesus Christ, through the merits of His own most sacred death and passion, together with thy sufferings at the foot of the cross, and through the united efficacy of both obtain the grant of my present petition. To whom shall I resort in my wants and miseries if not to thee, O Mother of Mercy, who, having so deeply drunk of the chalice of thy Son, canst compassionate the woes of those who still sigh in the land of exile? Offer for me to my Savior one drop of the Blood which flowed from His sacred veins, one of the tears which trickled from His divine eyes, one of the sighs which rent His adorable Heart. O refuge of the universe and hope of the whole world, do not reject my humble prayer, but graciously obtain the grant of my petition.
TO OUR LADY OF SORROWS O most holy Virgin, Mother of our Lord Jesus Christ: by the overwhelming grief you experienced when you witnessed the martyrdom, the crucifixion, and the death of your divine Son, look upon me with eyes of compassion, and awaken in my heart a tender commiseration for those sufferings, as well as a sincere detestation of my sins, in order that, being disengaged from all undue affection for the passing joys of this earth, I may sigh after the eternal Jerusalem, and that henceforward all my thoughts and all my actions may be directed towards this one most desirable object. Honor, glory, and love to our divine Lord Jesus, and to the holy and immaculate Mother of God. Amen. --Saint Bonaventure Prayer
Source: Prayer Book, The by Reverend John P. O'Connell, M.A., S.T.D. and Jex Martin, M.A., The Catholic Press, Inc., Chicago, Illinois, 1954
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