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The Kerygma, the core proclamation of Christian beliefs, is a story of God’s relentless love and humanity’s response. It’s a narrative that unfolds through a series of choices, both by God and by humanity, that reveal the depth of God’s love and the path to salvation1. This audio overview will explore this captivating story, drawing inspiration from scripture and the Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC)1.
The Kerygma is presented as a drama in multiple acts, beginning with God’s monumental choice to send his son, Jesus, out of love for the world. This is not a reluctant act, but an overflowing love seeking a response from humanity. The narrative continues with the creation of humanity, made in God’s image, and the choice given to walk with God in the Garden of Eden2. Sadly, humanity chose to enter “the Devil’s domain”, resulting in broken fellowship with God, shame, and sin entering the world2. However, God did not abandon humanity. Instead, God chose to offer a way back through the promise of a redeemer.
The pivotal act in this story of love is the Incarnation where God’s love is fully revealed when Jesus, the Son of God, became human. The life of Jesus is a testament to God’s unwavering love, a love that extends even to the point of the cross3. Through his death and resurrection, Jesus defeated sin and death4. Jesus then chose his disciples to carry on his mission and established the Church as a visible expression of his love4. Through the sacraments, Jesus offers us the grace to live a life transformed by his love.
Ultimately, the Kerygma presents us with a choice to believe in Jesus and receive his gift of salvation5. It also invites us to partner with him in building His Kingdom, working to restore all of God’s creation. This audio overview will explain how salvation history is a continuous expression of God’s love and the free will response of humanity to this love. As we choose to walk with God, accept his love and grace, we become active participants in Jesus’ continuing redemptive mission
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Jesus last words on Earth were to his disciples, can be found in Matthew Chap 28 when Jesus told his disciples, “Then Jesus approached and said to them, “All power in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age.”
Jesus calls all of us to share in his redemptive mission here on Earth. I would ask you to share this Scripture reflection with your family, your friends and your acquaintances, and then share it with a couple of individuals that you may may not be comfortable sharing with, keeping in mind always the words of Jesus, And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age
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