THE BLOOD
Christ's blood is "beyond all price" (1 Pt 1:19). It is "the blood of a spotless, unblemished Lamb chosen before the world's foundation" (1 Pt 1:19-20). Christ's blood is the blood of God, and by it we have been "delivered from the futile way of life" our fathers handed on to us (1 Pt 1:18).
Through Christ's blood, "God made Him the Means of expiation for all who believe" (Rm 3:25). We have been justified (Rm 5:9), redeemed (Eph 1:7), and reconciled by His blood (Col 1:20). Christ's blood cleanses "our consciences from dead works to worship the living God!" (Heb 9:14) It cleanses us from all sin (1 Jn 1:7) and assures our entrance into God's sanctuary (Heb 10:19). We will stand before God's throne in heaven because we have washed our robes and our lives in the blood of the Lamb (Rv 7:14).
Christ's blood is "the blood of the covenant, to be poured out in behalf of many for the forgiveness of sins" (Mt 26:28). When we drink His blood in Holy Communion, He lives in us and we in Him (Jn 6:56). By drinking His blood, we have life and will be raised by Jesus on the last day (Jn 6:53-54).
Praise the blood of Jesus! Praise the blood of Jesus!
Oración: Father, may I see the "wonder-working power of the blood of the Lamb."
Promesa: "Anyone among you who aspires to greatness must serve the rest; whoever wants to rank first among you must serve the needs of all. The Son of Man has not come to be served but to serve — to give His life in ransom for the many." —Mk 10:43-45
Alabanza: St. Philip Neri experienced the "wonder-working power" of Jesus through his supernatural blessings as well as his tireless efforts on behalf of the Church.
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Rescripto: †Reverend Joseph R. Binzer, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, October 9, 2009
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