Redeemed by Christ's Blood

Jesus, in today's Gospel, tells us that anyone who wants to sit in the heavenly kingdom must accept to partake in his cup of redemption. St Peter reminds us that we're are redeemed by only one thing: the blood of Christ.

In Ephesians 1:7, St. Paul explains that, to be redeemed is to be rescued from the hands of the executioners. This means that Jesus' death paid the price for humanity's release from sin and its consequences. Through Jesus' blood, we have been freed from captivity to sin and death, and that sin no longer has power and dominion over us. We are now spiritually alive and at peace with God, and we now share in Christ's victory over death. We will share Christ's glory if we accept to partake in the same cup with Him!

Peace and Grace!

Fr. Georges Roger Bidzogo sac