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Sunday, January 15, 2017

Jesus Christ did not glorify Himself in becoming High Priest.

"No one takes this honor upon himself but only when called by God, just as Aaron was."  (Hebrews 5: 4 NABRE)

A number of Scriptures the Holy Spirit gives the Church for today points to the mystery of the priesthood:

#1.  "It was not Christ who glorified himself in becoming high priest."  (Hebrews 5: 5)
#2.  "The Lord has sworn and will not waver: “You are a priest forever in the manner of Melchizedek.”  (Psalm 110: 4)
#3.  “You are a priest forever
according to the order of Melchizedek.”  (Hebrews 5 : 6)
#4. "You have prepared a table before me, and how precious is the chalice that quenches my thirst."  (Psalm 23: 5)

Finally, from the Prayer over the Offerings:  "Grant us, O Lord, we pray, that we may participate worthily in these mysteries, for whenever the memorial of this sacrifice is celebrated the work of our redemption is accomplished.  Through Christ our Lord.  Amen."

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