“When we are inclined to boast of our position [as Christians] we should remember that we are but Gentiles, while the Jews are of the lineage of Christ. We are aliens and in-laws; they are blood relatives, cousins, and brothers of our Lord. Therefore, if one is to boast of flesh and blood the Jews are actually nearer to Christ than we are.” IfsShouldChristianRememberLawChristLordBloodPositionBrotherJewFleshAliensBoastCousinOur LordIn-lawsFlesh And BloodLineageGentilesBlood Relatives Book:The Christian in society Source: The Christian in society
“The Eucharistic sacrifice of the body and blood of Christ embraces in turn the mystery of our Lord's continuing passion in the members of his mystical body, the church in every age.” BodyAgeTurnsPassionChristChurchLordSacrificeMysteryBloodMembersEmbraceContinuingMysticalOur LordEucharistic Author:Pope Benedict XVI