Untie Lazarus, and Let Him Go

Giotto Scrovengi

Jesus commanded, “Untie Lazarus, and let him go.” 

Even though Lazarus could stumble himself out of his tomb, it would have been impossible to untie himself. 

He needs someone to do that for him.

Likewise, Jesus through his priests in confession, unbinds the stronghold of sin and from the stench of death. Thus, reconciling us with God and our neighbor.

Br. Cassian Sama

 

 

You can also, see other posts about the 5th Sunday of Lent's Gospel reading (John 11:1-45): 

http://preparingforsundaymassnotebook.blogspot.com/2011/04/april-10-2011-5th-sunday-of-lent.html

http://preparingforsundaymassnotebook.blogspot.com/2011/04/april-10th-2011-5th-sunday-of-lent_10.html  

http://preparingforsundaymassnotebook.blogspot.com/2011/04/april-10th-2011-5th-sunday-of-lent.html

 

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