33rd Week in Ord. Time, Saturday – 23rd November 2019 — Gospel: Lk 20,27-40
Relationship that transcends grave
Perceiving what lay behind the question of Sadducees, Jesus answered them in their own terms; but at the same time, he sought to raise their minds to heavenly truths. Consequently, he first presented a summary statement of his teachings, as rabbis traditionally did. To support his teaching, Jesus quoted the Torah itself (Ex 3,6), the only authority the Sadducees would accept. This implies the continuing personal existence of those with whom God remains in relationship. Then Jesus answered, that the Father not only gives life on earth, but he sustains and even transforms life of each one beyond the grave. The relationship God seeks to forge with human beings here and now is one that transcends death. As sons and daughters of the resurrection, we can experience the same life Jesus has, free from death and alive to God (Rom 6,5-11). This is a new life, which transcends the earthly life, is given to those who are united with Jesus in faith and baptized in his death.
