INTIMATIONS AND REVELATIONS
Jephthah realized that three things were involved in his victory over the Ammonites: a vow, human sacrifice, and virginity. Jephthah accidentally discovered three major elements of God's plan of salvation.
God's plan involves a vow, a covenant. Jeremiah prophesied that God would make a new covenant with us (Jer 31:31). This prophecy was fulfilled when Jesus made a new covenant in His blood by dying on the cross for us. The covenant is re-presented in the sacrifice of the Mass (Mt 26:28).
God had intimated that animal sacrifices were inadequate to accomplish our salvation (see Ps 40:7), but how could we offer a human sacrifice which was not an abomination before God? Jesus, the God-Man, offered an acceptable human-divine sacrifice on Calvary.
In the old covenant, virginity was to be mourned (Jgs 11:38). In the new covenant, those who freely renounce sex lead the way in building God's kingdom (Mt 19:12). Jesus is the perfect Example of this. He renounced sex and reigns forever as King of the kingdom, King of kings, and Lord of lords.
Oración: Father, give me a supernatural knowledge of Your plan of salvation.
Promesa: "The invited are many, the elect are few." —Mt 22:14
Alabanza: St. Bernard gave up his worldly clothing as a nobleman and "put on" Christ to bring God's love to others (Rm 13:14).
Referencia: (Come to our retreat, Building Christian Community, on October 2-4 to prepare yourself to have a faith-filled relationship with your brothers and sisters in Christ. Call 937-587-5464 or 513-373-2397 to register.)
Rescripto: †Reverend Joseph R. Binzer, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, February 11, 2009
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