“They claim that the faith that is connected together is the only true Christian religion, usually associated with some forms of the past. The solution to today’s crisis is to return to these, lest they lose the authenticity of their faith.” “They start with the story and end with slander. The parish priests and bishops. This is the evil way and the place of these insurgents.”
Vatican City (AsiaNews)-Just like the letter written by the Apostle Paul to the Galatas, there are also “preachers” who claim to have the truth. They belittle the work done by others, and “strongly affirm the true Christian faith, which they are connected to, and usually identify with some form of the past. The solution to today’s crisis is to go back to the past, so as not to lose the authenticity of the Christian faith. “
This is the first comment of Pope Francis on the “Book of Galata”, which is a “very popular” Paul document. Pope Francis announced that he will start a new teaching of the Catechism to meet with the masses every week. cycle.
Today’s reception was held in the courtyard of San Damasso. For nearly 40 minutes, Pope Francis passed by the people present, greeted him, stopped from time to time to exchange, and signed everything, including: books, T-shirts, flags, photos, leaflets, etc.; he also Receive small gifts, such as sacrificial tapes.
A group of young people held up a slogan with the word “Peace” (Shalom), each holding up a letter, which caught the pope’s attention, and the pope followed them to a halt. The two young men asked for their blessings. The pope talked with an old woman again, and the meeting was very long.
Pope Francis explained in his Catechism that he chose to talk about the “Galada” because “This is very important, I would say it is decisive, not only to better understand the apostles, but most importantly, It is to consider some of the themes he discussed in depth and reveal the gospel.”
“Paul also talked about some very important issues of faith, such as: freedom, grace, and the Christian lifestyle. These issues are very hot because they affect all aspects of church life today. It is very popular and it seems to be for us. Written by the times.”
Therefore, Paul “after establishing these churches, he realized that their growth in faith is in great danger. In fact, some Christians from Judaism have infiltrated and cunningly began to spread theories that are contrary to the teachings of the apostles. Even slander his person. This is the usual way. As you can see, it is an ancient way to show yourself as the sole owner of the truth in some cases and to demean the work done by others, or even slander. Practice. These opponents of Paul argued that even pagans must accept the circumcision and obey the law of the Messer. They return to what the gospel has overcome. Therefore, the Galatas must give up their Cultural identity can obey the typical Jewish rules, regulations, and customs. In addition, these opponents argue that Paul is not a true apostle and therefore has no authority to preach the gospel. Many times we see this.”
“We think of some Christian communities or some parishes. They start with the story and end up slandering the priests and bishops of the diocese. This is the path of evil, and he doesn’t know how to build the path of these divided people.”
“But how can we recognize these people? For example, one of the traces of the way forward is rigidity. In the face of the gospel message that sets us free and joyful, these are rigid: one must go, one must be the other. ….. “For the Galadans,” have known Jesus and believed that his salvation work was completed. Death and resurrection are indeed the beginning of a new life. Free life. Despite their history and various forms of violence Slavery is intertwined, especially to make them succumb to the slavery of the Roman emperor, but they have already embarked on a path that will allow them to finally be free. Therefore, facing the criticism of the new preacher, they feel confused and do not know what to do Being a human being-who is right, Paul is still the people who taught so much? And who listened to. In short, the stakes are really great! This situation is far from the experience of many Christians today. “
“Following the teachings of the Apostle Paul in his letter to the Galatas will help us understand which way to go.”
“What the apostle points to is the liberation and eternal new way of Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection: this is the way of preaching through humility and fraternity. New preachers do not know what humility is and what is fraternity. It is gentle obedience The way of trust. The new preacher does not know the trust of meekness and obedience. It goes on and I am sure that the Holy Spirit works in every age of the church. I believe that the Church of the Holy Spirit that works in the church leads us forward and will save us.”
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