7th Sunday in Easter - Year C


ALPHA AND OMEGA

The Book of Revelation ends with a promise from Jesus that he will return from heaven. He calls himself, "the Alpha and the Omega." These are the first and last letters of the Greek alphabet. So, he is the cause and the goal of all creation. The very end of the book is the phrase, "Maranatha". This is an Aramaic phrase that probably means, "Come Lord." It is the believers' response to Jesus' promise.

 

Lord Jesus receive my spirit

 

Father I have made known your name

i am coming soon marantha

 

YOUR NAME

Jesus prays to God at Last Supper. He seems to be giving a summary of his mission on earth. Our translation uses the word, "Father". The actual word, "Abba" might be better translated, "papa" or "dad". It is an affectionate term. It may be a way of teaching that God is not a frightening tyrant or overbearing "Lord". God is a loving parent.

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