Ever wonder why the Gospel is read second? Why do we not read the Gospel first? Because that which Our Lord himself said constitutes a more perfect manifestation than the words of the Apostles. Now the Lord did not display to men all the extent of his power and goodness at once (this was the result of his second manifestation), but he proceeded from that which was more obscure to that which was clearer. That is why, if we wish to illustrate the gradualness of his showing of Himself, it is better to read the Epistle before the Gospel. And therefore those texts which reveal his supreme manifestation are kept to the end. - St. Nicholas Cabasilas
Posted on: Wed, 09 Jul 2014 07:27:22 +0000
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