Fr. Timothy Vaverek on Rediscovering Our Union with Christ

"Asked the purpose of Jesus' life, many Christians would say something like: 'He came to forgive our sins and save us from Hell'; or 'He taught us to love God and neighbor'; or 'He offered us eternal life in Heaven.' Although true, those responses miss the beauty and heart of the Gospel: Jesus came to wed us to Himself so we could share in His eternal life and saving work. The obscuring of this central revelation is at the root of the crises facing Christians and the Church today. Its rediscovery is the solution."

In a recent commentary, Fr. Timothy V. Vaverek, pastor of St. Mary's Church of the Assumption (West, TX), reflected on why our "nuptial and participatory union with Jesus is the heart of the Gospel.".

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The Catholic Thing: Rediscovering Our Union with Christ (4 SEP 22)