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February 23, 2024 41 mins

Lee Benson discusses and provides scripture commentary for the readings for the Second Sunday of Lent, 2024.

Reading selection for 2nd Sunday in Lent:

- (First Reading): Gn 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18

- (Psalm): Ps 116:10, 15, 16-17, 18-19

- (Second Reading): Rom 8:31b-34

- (Gospel): Mk 9:2-10

This episode discusses, explores and examines:

- My approach to Scriptural hermeneutics or method of interpretation (Bonus!)

- Sacrifice as natural to man

- The sacrifice or binding of Isaac

- The meaning and archetype of sacrifice

- Faith coupled with reason

- The necessity of sacrifice in the spiritual life

- The symbolism of Isaac

- The connection of sacrifice and transfiguration

- Passion leading to glory

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You can find the readings here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/022524.cfm

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