FS #37: Dogmatic Christocentrism, Part 9 – Jul 14 – Homily – Fr Terrance
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Fr Terrance gives the homily at Bloomington, IN, on Jul 14, 2023, where he continues his series on Franciscan Spirituality, and finishes his explanation of how the idea of Christ as the supreme glorifier through His Incarnation relates to the doctrinal Christocentric basis of this spirituality.
Today's reflection further explores Franciscan spirituality, particularly Christ's role as a glorifier, which we see in the writings of St. John the Apostle and St. Paul. St. John's perspective descends from above, beginning with [John 1:1 - The Word was in the beginning - https://bible.usccb.org/bible/john/1?1], emphasizing the Word's centrality to all life [John 1:4 - In him was life - https://bible.usccb.org/bible/john/1?4] and creation [John 1:3 - All things were made through him - https://bible.usccb.org/bible/john/1?3]. His narrative follows the Word's journey as creator, sanctifier, and glorifier, encapsulating Christ's glory [John 1:14 & 17 - Word became flesh, full of grace and truth - https://bible.usccb.org/bible/john/1?14].
On the other hand, St. Paul's perspective ascends from the bottom, observing how all creation leads to Christ [1 Corinthians 3:22 - All things are yours - https://bible.usccb.org/bible/1corinthians/3?22]. This encompasses our role in creation, our own dominion, and our union with Christ [1 Corinthians 3:23 - You are Christ's and Christ is God's - https://bible.usccb.org/bible/1corinthians/3?23]. Christ is the cornerstone that binds all creation [1 Peter 2:6 - Christ is the cornerstone - https://bible.usccb.org/bible/1peter/2?6] and holds dominion [Psalm 8:5 & 6 - You have given him dominion over the works of your hands - https://bible.usccb.org/bible/psalms/8?5]. This culminates in Christ's prayer to include us in his glory [John 17 - Christ's prayer for his disciples - https://bible.usccb.org/bible/john/17].
Both St. John and St. Paul depict Christ as the universal glorifier, with St. John focusing on God's descent to Earth, and St. Paul highlighting our being engrafted into Christ's humanity. Let's strive to reflect Christ's character and glory here and in the afterlife.
00:00 – Introduction: Reflection on Franciscan Spirituality
00:27 – The Evangelists of the Doctrine: St. John and St. Paul
01:12 – The Journey of St. John: From the Divine to the Human
02:41 – The Journey of St. Paul: From the Human to the Divine
04:23 – Christ: The Principle Means to Glorify the Blessed Trinity
06:37 – Conclusion: The Role of Our Lady in God's Sanctifying Work
This is a continuation of his series of homilies on Franciscan Spirituality - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNN151zTIO4&list=PLejh_e0-LN4xgMllKrzSasL2Hljd5BHom
The material for this series comes primarily from Ciccarelli, Marciano M., "I capisaldi della spiritualità francescana" in Italian, which translates as "The Cornerstones of Franciscan Spirituality". No English translations exist at the time of this recording.
Ave Maria!
Mass: St. Kateri Tekakwitha - Mem - http://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=154
Readings: - http://usccb.org/bible/readings/071423.cfm
1st: gen 46:1-7, 28-30
Resp: psa 37:3-4, 18-19, 27-28, 39-40
Gsp: mat 10:16-23
More on the Readings: https://airmaria.com/r?m=1442
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