Having become like us, even though he remained what he was, he will not repudiate what belongs to us, but instead accepts what is human along with the limitations that belong to the human condition, for the sake of the dispensation of the incarnation, without thereby compromising in any way his glory or his nature. For even in this state, he is God and Lord of all.
"I know the following is on a point of real division in the broader Church. I offer no comment, but merely want to present Cyril’s statements."
This should not be divisive.
At the very beginning, man was taught how to worship by the God Most High. Cain and Able knew how to worship (Genesis 4). Noah knew how to worship (Genesis 7:20). Abraham knew how to worship (Genesis 12: 7, 8; 13:18). This is before the Law was given to Moses!
[Archeology has given us a glimpse into early pagan worship—an altar, a sacrifice, and a meal. Still practiced by Hindus.]
The Law didn't negate the connection between an altar, a sacrifice, and a meal as worship. It narrowed and focused it.
Fast forward to the Last Supper. Interrupting the Passover meal, Jesus said this is my body, this is my blood. The pattern continues. An altar, a sacrifice, and a meal constitute Christian worship.
This should not be divisive—and it isn't when one stands back and looks at the sweep of the redemptive history.
(BTW, this is why I'm not frustrated during Mass in Spanish. I may not understand the homily, but Christian worship is Christian worship.]
I agree. We divide on too many points of doctrine, with everyone certain they have a monopoly on truth - and certain that there is only one "right" way to understand a passage or doctrine: their way!
"I know the following is on a point of real division in the broader Church. I offer no comment, but merely want to present Cyril’s statements."
This should not be divisive.
At the very beginning, man was taught how to worship by the God Most High. Cain and Able knew how to worship (Genesis 4). Noah knew how to worship (Genesis 7:20). Abraham knew how to worship (Genesis 12: 7, 8; 13:18). This is before the Law was given to Moses!
[Archeology has given us a glimpse into early pagan worship—an altar, a sacrifice, and a meal. Still practiced by Hindus.]
The Law didn't negate the connection between an altar, a sacrifice, and a meal as worship. It narrowed and focused it.
Fast forward to the Last Supper. Interrupting the Passover meal, Jesus said this is my body, this is my blood. The pattern continues. An altar, a sacrifice, and a meal constitute Christian worship.
This should not be divisive—and it isn't when one stands back and looks at the sweep of the redemptive history.
(BTW, this is why I'm not frustrated during Mass in Spanish. I may not understand the homily, but Christian worship is Christian worship.]
"This should not be divisive."
I agree. We divide on too many points of doctrine, with everyone certain they have a monopoly on truth - and certain that there is only one "right" way to understand a passage or doctrine: their way!