"Jesus did a few impressive things. He cleansed lepers, gave sight to the blind, healed the sick, and raised the dead. He even brought good news to the poor while he was at it. That is nothing to sneeze at. It is no surprise that, when messengers from John the Baptist come to ask Jesus if he is the Messiah, Jesus responds by listing these accomplishments. Who but the Messiah could do all that?
"But then Jesus concludes with a curious phrase: 'Blessed is the one who takes no offense at me' (Luke 7:18-23). Just what is so offensive about Jesus’ deeds? . . ."
In a recent commentary, Brother Raymond La Grange, O.P., reflected on Jesus being Truth itself, on the challenges of facing the .truth head-on in the various circumstances of our lives, and on Jesus' light and justice that reveals and sets things right.
To access Br. Raymond's complete post, please visit:
Dominicana: Why Jesus is Offensive (15 DEC 21)
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