BOC for Quinquagesima
THE DEPTH OF SIN – The readings today demonstrate first of all the depth of our own sinfulness, and also the depth of God’s love for lost sinners. From the Smalcald Articles, Part 3, Art. 1 1] Here we...
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ONLY ONE GOD – Our Lord in His temptation in the wilderness teaches us that we are to have only one God, and that he alone will provide for all our wants of body and soul. From the Large Catechism on...
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ON GIVING – Our Lord teaches in the faith of the Canaanite woman that we are to give generously and without fear, for God has promised that he will care for one and all. From the Large Catechism on the...
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GOD PROVIDES – Our Lord provides His people with all that they need to support this body and life. From the Large Catechism on the Fourth Petition of the Lord’s Prayer: 80] But this petition is...
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LOVE IS THE FULFILLMENT OF THE LAW – In today’s Gospel Jesus tells the Jews, “If God were your Father, you would love Me.” The Law of God shows us how to love Him in His Son, Whose blood shall “cleanse...
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