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The Life of Christ: The Luminous Mysteries POWERPOINT 3C. Red Letter O utline. What are the five “Luminous Mysteries”? (list & describe ) Discuss some aspects of John the Baptist’s relationship and attitude toward Jesus . Who were the Pharisees and Sadducees ?
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Red Letter Outline • What are the five “Luminous Mysteries”? (list & describe) • Discuss some aspects of John the Baptist’s relationship and attitude toward Jesus. • Who were the Pharisees and Sadducees? • John calls the miracle at Cana Jesus’ “first sign.” How can this sign be interpreted? (John 2:1-11) • TERMS
What are the five “Luminous Mysteries”? (list & describe) The “mysteries of light” are 5 moments from the ministry of Jesus, moments which reveal in a profound way who he is. For Catholics, they have become points of focus for the prayer of the rosary. • The Baptism of Jesus in the Jordan (Mt 3:1-17) • Recalls Jesus’ submission to John’s baptism, and the revelation from the Father • The Wedding at Cana (John 2:1-11) • Recalls the “first sign”: changing the water into wine at the wedding party. • Jesus' Proclamation of the Kingdom of God (Luke 4) • Jesus in Nazareth to announces Himself as the fulfillment of Isaiah’s prophecy. • The Transfiguration (Matthew 17:1-9) • Intense revelation of Jesus - His face and clothing become brilliantly transformed. • The Institution of the Eucharist (Luke 22:13-19) • Recalls the Last Supper and the inauguration of the new covenant.
Verrocchio Baptism of Jesus http://sites.google.com/site/dasanpiero/verrocchiobaptism.jpg
Discuss John the Baptist’s relationship and attitude toward Jesus (Mt 3:1-17) • A relative: • Elizabeth his mother a “kinswoman” of Mary • A prophet: • followed the practice of baptism of repentance from sins; (“precursor” or forerunner to Jesus) • A teacher: • Some see John’s followers as an early sect competing with the followers of Jesus • A disciple? (not clear) • In the baptism of Jesus, John recognizes Jesus as greater than himself; does not feel worthy to baptize Jesus, but Jesus insists; not referred to as disciple of Christ
Who were the Pharisees and Sadducees? (Mt 3:1-17) Two groups of leaders in ancient Judaism: • Pharisees: less “hierarchical”; they are the predecessors of modern day rabbis; not temple-centered. • Sadducees were a priestly group; temple-centered; rejected doctrine of resurrection; (when the Romans destroyed the temple in 70 A.D., they ceased to function). John the Baptist and Jesus are critical of both groups as needing to truly repent and turn to God.
Cana “The First Sign” John 2: 1-11
John calls the miracle at Cana Jesus’ “first sign.” How can this sign be interpreted? (John 2:1-11) This “sign” shows who Jesus is and what His life is all about: • the lack of wine not an insignificant problem, nor is the transformation a magic trick; • The change sends a profound message about who God is and how he is about to transform usand redeem our suffering; • The jars are for rites of purification: these represent the Law, and Jesus is transforming the Law • In turning the contents into wine, we see the “best wine for last”: Jesus Himself is the “best wine” of covenant history; • This also prefigures the wine of new covenant in His blood, and also can signify our enthusiasmof God present in us.
TERMS Pharisees: teachers of law in ancient Judaism; criticized heavily by Jesus; not based in temple; survived destruction of temple in 70AD. Sadducees: temple-based priestly leaders of ancient Judaism Sanhedrin ruling council of ancient Judaism; highest authority in Jewish government Gehenna ancient Jewish version of hell; kind of wasteland of souls Jars of purification or “ceremonial washing” mentioned in Cana miracle; held water for Jewish purification rites Transfiguration moment when Jesus is transformed by power of God; his face and clothes become radiant; Elijah and Moses are present.
