2605. When the hour had come for him to fulfill the Father’s plan of love, Jesus allows a glimpse of the boundless depth of his filial prayer, not only before he freely delivered himself up (“Abba . . . not my will, but yours.”),53 but even in his last words on the Cross, where prayer and the gift of self are but one: “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do”,54 “Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise”,55 “Woman, behold your son” – “Behold your mother”,56 “I thirst.”;57 “My God, My God, why have you forsaken me?”58 “It is finished”;59 “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit!”60 until the “loud cry” as he expires, giving up his spirit.61
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
217. What is the meaning of the word “Amen” with which we conclude our profession of faith?
350. Why is the Christian family called a domestic church?
295. Why did Christ institute the sacraments of Penance and the Anointing of the Sick?
583. How is it possible to address God as “Father”?
393. Is there a variety of sins?
303. What are the acts of the penitent?
552. How can adoration be defined?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What does it mean to love God and neighbor and what is the importance of this teaching in the Bible?
What is the story of the healing of the bleeding woman in Mark 5:25-34?
What does the mutual admiration between loved ones mean in the book of Songs?
The importance of hospitality and caring for others: The generosity of Tobias and his wife Sara.
What does the Bible teach about God’s final judgment, and what does Malachi 3:18 tell us about it?
