Summary:
"The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring glad tidings to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim liberty to captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to let the oppressed go free, and to proclaim a year acceptable to the Lord." This reading from Isaiah is fulfilled in the person of Christ. This packet discusses the Messianic fulfillment and mission of Jesus Christ as well as the important of holy oil and anointing through the Sacraments. There is also a lesson on the importance of spiritual reading.
Key Words / Themes:
anointing, oil, holy oil, Christ (anointed one), sealed, Kingdom of God, Kingdom of heaven, the poor, suffering, spiritual reading, Lectio Divina
Formulas of Catholic Doctrine:
Nature of Christ (Messianic fulfillment, Mission)
Our Father (Thy kingdom come)
Sacraments (All)
Beatitudes / Deadly Sin (Poor in Spirit / Pride)