S02 Ep. 48 – Finding Joy in Following Christ

Reflecting on the Ephphetha ritual in the Rite of Baptism, which hearkens back to how Christ healed the deaf and enabled them to speak clearly (Mk 7:31-37), Fr. Eric speaks about the connection between this Gospel event and the corresponding prophecy by Isaiah (35:4-7) about the ushering in of a new era of joy coinciding with the coming of the Messiah.

Expounding upon the iconic Gospel story of the rich young man (Mt 19:16-30; Mk 10:17-31 and Lk 18:18-30), Fr. Eric explains further how the call to follow Christ with integrity and sincerity of heart is a necessary prequisite to finding the joy that aligns with the deepest desire of the human heart.

Fr. Eric speaks also about the Biblical practices of tithing (Gen 14:20-29, 28:20-22; Lev 27:30-34; Num 18:21, 26) and offering up the first fruits of one's labour (Deut 12:5-6; 2 Chron 31:4-5; Neh 10:35-37; Prov 3:9-10) as tangible examples of living our faith with integrity.

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