Faith and Imitation of Christ | Scripture Commentary

2024-03-08

Lee Benson discusses and provides scripture commentary for the readings for the Fourth Sunday of Lent, 2024. Reading selection for 4th Sunday in Lent: - (First Reading): 2 Chr 36:14-16, 19-23 - (Pslam): PS 137:1-2, 3, 4-5, 6 - (Second Reading): Eph 2:4-10 - (Gospel): Jn 3:14-21 This episode discusses, explores and examines: - Nietzsche's criticism of faith and works (sola fide and justification by faith alone) - The necessity of living the faith boldly and with concrete actions - Carl Jung on ...

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

Reading selection for 4th Sunday in Lent:

- (First Reading): 2 Chr 36:14-16, 19-23

- (Pslam): PS 137:1-2, 3, 4-5, 6

- (Second Reading): Eph 2:4-10

- (Gospel): Jn 3:14-21

This episode discusses, explores and examines:

- Nietzsche's criticism of faith and works (sola fide and justification by faith alone)

- The necessity of living the faith boldly and with concrete actions

- Carl Jung on the imitation of Christ or the highest ideal

- Saint John of the Cross on growing in the spiritual life is to imitate Christ

- Imitation of Christ is the embodiment of faith