"The Gospel for Thursday of the 29th Week of the Year speaks of a great cosmic battle taking place all around us. In it, Jesus speaks of His mission to engage our ancient foe and to gather God's elect back from the enslaving clutches of Satan, who was a murderer and a liar from the beginning (cf John 8:44).
Jesus is approaching Jerusalem for the final time and describes the battle that is about to unfold. It is a battle He wins at the cross and with His resurrection, but it is one whose parameters extend across time to our own era."
In a recent commentary, Monsignor Charles Pope (pastor of Holy Comforter-Saint Cyprian Parish,
Washington, DC) reflected on some of the aspects of this cosmic battle, including our Lord's active participation in it via His passion and death on the cross and including our call to choose sides.
To access Msgr. Pope's complete post, please visit:
Community in Mission: The Lord Is Eager to Engage the Battle; Are You? (28 SEP 20)
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