Manresa School

Christian Living Experience 8

First Term, SY 2022-2023

MY STORY

Instructions: Look attentively at the pictures below and identify where these scenes could be taken. Gather your
thoughts regarding the pictures.

NOLI ME TANGERE

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Dare to Answer:
1. What do you know about Noli Me Tangere?
2. What do you think is the purpose of writing the novel “Noli Me Tangere”?
3. What is the relevance of this literary work for us in this present time?

These are scenes from a musical, Noli Me Tangere – Opera staged by Foundation for Filipino Artists Inc. in New
York in 2013. Sung in Tagalog, the opera was based on the 1887 classic romantic novel by the Philippines' National Hero
Dr. Jose Rizal.
Noli Me Tangere is the famous novel of our national hero, Dr. Jose Rizal. It comes from a Latin phrase that means
“Touch Me Not”. In this novel, Rizal described in detail the sufferings of our countrymen under Spanish rule. The detailed
story about the sufferings of his countrymen was meant to awaken the Filipinos to the truth that was adversely affecting the
society and which had not been talked about by the people most probably due to fear of the Spaniards. (Noli Me
Tangere.https://www.joserizal.com/noli-me-tangere/)

Noli Me Tangere is a national treasure. It is a very valuable literary work that reflects the rich heritage of our country.
Today, our lesson is also a great literary work, “the Gospel”. However, it is not just any ordinary literary work. First of all, it
is written under divine inspiration, which means that the Gospels are both a product of human authors and the divine author.
Thus, the Gospels have a religious significance, especially for us Christians. The Gospels tell us the story of Jesus and the
good news of salvation offered by Him.

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 GOD’S STORY

Instructions: Please read the accounts about Jesus and learn who He is as a human and as a Son of
God.

Matthew 1: 18-25 –Jesus Born of a Virgin Mother

Matthew 26: 17-35 – The Last Supper
Matthew 26: 36-46 – Gethsemane
Matthew 26: 57- 68 – Jesus Before the Sanhedrin
Matthew 27: 27- 36 – The Way of the Cross
Matthew 28: 1-8 – Jesus Appears to the Women

Dare to Answer:
1. From the stories above, who is Jesus as a human person?
2. Who is Jesus as a Son of God?
3. How can you live the virtue of obedience and honesty in your life as a student?
4. How can you show the virtue of integrity in your life as a student?

WE BELIEVE

Instructions: Please read the information below to learn more about the Gospel as it bears witness to
the life and teachings of Jesus as He is presented in the Synoptic Gospels.

I. GOSPEL: THE GOOD NEWS

The closest Hebrew word suggestive of the meaning of
“gospel” is “bashar”. Bashar is the announcement made often
in a royal context, of some good news, like the birth of the king’s
son (Jer. 20:15) or the bestowal of his throne name (1Kgs. 1:42),
and especially of a victory in a battle (1 Sam 31:8-10). In later
writings, it was also used for the proclamation of Yahweh’s
salvation and sovereignty (Ps. 40:10).
The Greek noun, to euangelion, often referred to the
reward given to someone bringing the good news. Soon, this was
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news was connected to the imperial cult like the inauguration of an emperor’s reign, his appearance after a battle, or like in
the case of Augustus, his birthday. This apparently was how Paul used the
term. The “Gospel” was Christ’s victory in battle, or better still, it was the
saving action of God brought about through Jesus his Son. This “good
news” of Jesus’ redemptive passion, death and resurrection became the
earliest Christian proclamation, also called the “kerygma.” It became the
core and center of Christian testimony. All other Christian witnessing was
simply development of this. (Hanep, Biblia. By J.A.Cabrido)

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The word gospel is a contraction of good spell which means
good news or good tidings. The good news refers to the coming of Jesus. Jesus is a name which comes from the
Hebrew name Joshua or Yehoshua, a name which could be translated as “God saves.” The good news, therefore,
is that God has come to save his people. (The Amazing Story of Jesus of Nazareth by Fr. Luc Colla)

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 II. GOSPEL: A LITERARY FORM
The gospel is a mixed genre. It is similar to the literary genre of biblical history in as much as it preserves some
historical nucleus but not bound by it. The concern of biblical history is meaning more than fact. The Gospel genre
amplifies on this historical tradition, creating narratives if need, to bring better meaning of the person and message of
Jesus. In doing so, it draws much from biblical personages, events, and imagery.
Without denying that the Gospels are primarily faith documents, still it must be affirmed that underlying the
stories and teachings contained therein is the historical nucleus of Jesus of Nazareth, of His ministry and of His
message. It is not the Gospel’s primary aim to preserve a blow by blow account of what Jesus taught and did. Behind
the multilayered theological interpretation of every evangelist is the underlying stratum of the historical Jesus. (Hanep,
Biblia. By J.A.Cabrido)

To understand the Gospel better, remember the following

principles:
ÄThe gospels are not biographies; they do not pretend to be accurate
history.

ÄThe gospels are written in the light of the resurrection experience.

ÄThe early Christian community, the Church, is an important factor in

the production of the Gospels.

ÄEach Gospel bears the distinctive mark of its human writer – a

distinctive theology, a distinctive style, a distinctive agenda. (Theology for Teachers
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III. GOSPEL: STAGES OF DEVELOPMENT

The Scriptures are never to be separated from the people of God whose life and history formed the context of
their writing and development. This is best shown in the three stages:

THE LIFE AND TEACHINGS OF JESUS – The first stage referred to what Jesus, while He lived
among us, really did and taught for our eternal salvation, until the day He was taken up.

ORAL TRADITION – After Jesus’ Ascension, the apostles handed on to their hearers what Jesus
had said and done.

THE WRITTEN GOSPELS – The sacred authors selected certain elements that had been handed
on orally or already in written form, others synthesized or explained in view of the situation of their
churches, while preserving the form of the proclamation.
(Catechism for Filipino Catholics by CBCP)

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IV. THE SYNOPTIC GOSPELS

In 1770, Johannes Jakob Griesbach published his work, Synopsis of the Gospels, in which he printed the first
three Gospels (Matthew, Mark and Luke) in parallel texts for comparison. He showed how these were so similar, one
could as if see one work at a glance, hence the title. All three Gospels shared not only the same narrative sections and
their order, but so similar in detail. The three Gospels shared common material and order. They even shared common
differences when compared of the Gospel of John. They were clearly shown in relationship to each other. The Synoptic
Problem was the quest to discover the nature of that relationship. (Hanep, Biblia by Fr. John Cabrido)
A Synopsis is a book which presents the Gospels in parallel columns, in such a way that you can read all the
similar texts at a single glance. The first three Gospels are similar enough for us to be able to put them in columns like
this all the way through; that is why Matthew, Mark and Luke are called the synoptic Gospels.
This similarity has raised the question whether these Gospels are based on one or more written sources. (This
is the synoptic problem – why are they similar to each other.) To simplify things in the extreme, one might say that it
looks as though those who produce the Gospels as we now have them resorted to two ‘quarries’ of material. Matthew,
Mark and Luke have access to one of these, which is referred to the triple tradition; only Matthew and Luke have access
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 to the other, which is often called the Q source (from quelle, German for source). This source is seen as a collection of
sentences (logia). This might be summed upon in this diagram:

It is difficult to say whether Matthew and Luke has direct access to the first quarry, or whether they know it only
through Mark. At all events, it is accepted that Matthew and Luke know Mark’s work, but are independent of each other.
Mark seems to be the inventor of the literary genre of the Gospel; in this way, he provides the geographical and
chronological framework for the story of Jesus. Matthew and Luke follow him. Both Matthew and Luke have texts which
can be found only in their Gospels; Mark has very few of these. (How to Read the New Testament by Etienne Charpentier)

To illustrate the meaning of the diagram above regarding the different quarries (sources), let us take this chart
of parables as an example.

We can see that all

parables in Mark’s Gospel are also
present either in Luke or in
Matthew. We can presume that
these came from the same source
(triple tradition), or it could be that
Matthew and Luke took it from
Mark, since Mark was written earlier
and was accessed by Matthew and
Luke.
There were also parables
that were present in Matthew and
Luke but absent in Mark (e.g. Yeast,
Lost Sheep, Talents). We can
presume that these parables came
from a common source (Q source)
which Mark had not accessed.
Finally, many parables were
uniquely present in Matthew only.
We can presume that Matthew had
another source that were not
accessed by Mark and Luke.

V. COMPARATIVE SUMMARY OF THE SYNOPTIC GOSPELS

COMPARATIVE SUMMARY OF THE SYNOPTIC GOSPELS

Gospels MARK MATTHEW LUKE
(From One Jesus to Four Gospels by Herman Hendrickx)
Image of Mark 14: 61-65 Matthew 28: 16-20 Luke 23: 39-43
Christ Suffering Servant Immanuel Compassionate God
Author -Mark, the companion of Peter -Greek speaking Jewish -Luke, physician and companion
(but this seems untenable on Christian of Paul but this seems to be a
the ground of internal evidence -probably a convert guesswork
of the style and theology of the -Probably a companion or
book) admirer of Paul
-Anonymous, the gospel never -A Christian writing for Christians
refers to Mark as its author who is thoroughly versed in the
Scriptures

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 Date of 70 CE just before the 85-90 CE 85-95 CE
Writing destruction of Jerusalem as
stated in Mk. 13
Place of -Rome due to some Latin words -Antioch -Unknown
Writing in generally Greek text -Multiple speculations such as
-Galilee because of the focus of Achaia in Greece or Alexandria
the author on Galilee
(Encountering Christ: New Testament by Rina Ramos-Concepcion)
Intended Persecuted Non-Jewish Christians who were converted Gentile Christians of Greek
Audience Christians in Rome from Judaism in Palestine origin
Purpose of To console his readers and Writing for the Jewish His aim was to manifest Jesus’
Writing sustain their faith amidst trials
Christians, Matthew stresses concern for humanity and his
and sufferings that the Scriptures are fulfilled identification with the poor and
in the very person and work of the outcast.
Jesus Christ as the awaited
Messiah
(The Bible 100% Divine 100% Human by Broderick Pabillo, SDB)
Name Gospel of the Catechumenate Gospel of the Catechists Gospel of the Formed Christians

Focus Jesus as the Son of God and Jesus as the Christ Promised Jesus as the Compassionate
Son of Man in Scriptures Face of God

VI. IMAGE OF JESUS AS PRESENTED IN THE SYNOPTIC GOSPELS

MARK MATTHEW LUKE
Jesus as the Son of God Jesus as the Christ Promised Jesus as the Compassionate Face
and Son of Man in Scriptures of God

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Mark 14: 61-65 Matthew 28: 16-20 Luke 23: 39-43
But he remained silent and made no Now the eleven disciples went to One of the criminals who were
answer. Again the high priest asked Galilee, to the mountain to which hanged railed at him [a] saying, “Are
him, “Are you the Christ, the Son of Jesus had directed them. And when you not the Christ? Save yourself and
the Blessed?” And Jesus said, “I they saw him they worshiped him, us!” But the other rebuked him,
am, and you will see the Son of but some doubted. And Jesus came saying, “Do you not fear God, since
Man seated at the right hand of and said to them, “All authority in you are under the same sentence of
Power, and coming with the heaven and on earth has been condemnation? And we indeed justly,
clouds of heaven.” And the high given to me. Go therefore and for we are receiving the due reward
priest tore his garments and said, make disciples of all nations, of our deeds; but this man has done
“What further witnesses do we baptizing them in[a] the name of the nothing wrong.” And he said, “Jesus,
need? You have heard his Father and of the Son and of the remember me when you come into
blasphemy. What is your decision?” Holy Spirit, teaching them to your kingdom.” And he said to him,
And they all condemned him as observe all that I have commanded “Truly, I say to you, today you will
deserving death. And some began you. And behold, I am with you be with me in paradise.”
to spit on him and to cover his face always, to the end of the age.”
and to strike him, saying to him,
“Prophesy!” And the guards
received him with blows.
Suffering Servant Immanuel Compassionate God

Dare to Answer:
1. What do we mean by the word Gospel?
2. What are the Synoptic Gospels?
3. Who is Jesus in the Synoptic Gospels?

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JESUS in MY LIFE

Instructions: On the space provided below, indicate your

personal image of Jesus based on your personal experience of
Him. Who is Jesus for you?

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LIVE THE BIBLE ____________________________________________________
PRAY THE BIBLE ____________________________________________________
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THE BIBLE LEADS TO STUDY THE BIBLE
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JESUS CHRIST ____________________________________________________
In his book, The Bible 100% Human ____________________________________________________
100% Divine, Fr. Broderick Pabillo READ ____________________________________________________
THE BIBLE
offers steps on how to use the Bible in
order to become closer to Jesus. May these ____________________________________________________
steps help you in strengthening your relationship
ACCEPT THE BIBLE
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with Him. AS WORD OF GOD
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WE CELEBRATE

Instructions: Recite the prayer with sincerity and humility.

Leader: Let us pray to Jesus, who revealed himself through the Gospels, that we may become persons of integrity, honesty and
truthfulness despite the many temptations in the world today. For every prayer, let our response be: “Lord, help us to
become heedful and obedient to the message of the Gospel.”
All: Lord, help us to become heedful and obedient to the message of the Gospel.

Leader: Lord Jesus, as you reveal Yourself through the Gospels, we ask You to help us always seek the truth even though this
would hurt us, for it is in truth that we will be truly free. Let us pray to the Lord.
All: Lord, help us to become heedful and obedient to the message of the Gospel.

Leader: Lord Jesus, as you reveal Yourself through the Gospels, we ask You to strengthen our will and disposition, especially
when we are tempted to lie, cover up the truth or bear false witness against our neighbor. Let us pray to the Lord.
All: Lord, help us to become heedful and obedient to the message of the Gospel.

Leader: Lord Jesus, as you reveal Yourself through the Gospels, we ask You to help us remain loyal to the dictates of our
conscience in front of all misleading propaganda. Let us pray to the Lord.
All: Lord, help us to become heedful and obedient to the message of the Gospel.

Leader: Lord Jesus, as you reveal Yourself through the Gospels, we ask You to forgive us for the sins we have committed
against one another and for failing to uphold truth when circumstances call for it. Let us pray to the Lord.
All: Lord, help us to become heedful and obedient to the message of the Gospel.

Leader: Lord, help us to become heedful and obedient to the message of the Gospel as we joyfully wait for the coming of Jesus
Christ, Your Son and our Lord. Amen.
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 INTEGRATED VALUES

Integrity Gratitude
Honesty Love for Jesus
Faithfulness Love for the Truth
Obedience Love for the Country

REFERENCES

Books:
CBCP (1997). Catechism for Filipino Catholics. Manila: Word & Life Publications.
CBCP (2012). Christian Community Bible. Fifty-second Ed. Quezon, City: Claretian Publications.
Colla, Luc CICM. (1984) Amazing Story of Jesus of Nazareth. Filmset-Vera- Reyes Inc.
Cabrido, J.A. (2004). Hanep, Biblia. Makati City: Salesiana Publishers, Inc.
Knox, Ian. (1996). Theology for Teachers. NOVALIS Publications
Charpentier, Etienne (1981) How to Read the New Testament. Paris: Les Editions du Cerf.
Hendrickx, Herman (1991). From One Jesus to Four Gospels. Maryhill School of Theology.
Ramos-Concepcion R. M. (1999). Encountering Christ: New Testament. Quezon City: FNB Educational, Inc.
Pabillo, Broderick (2000). The Bible 100% Human 100% Divine. Makati City: Salesiana Publications.

Online Resources:
Noli Me Tangere.https://www.joserizal.com/noli-me-tangere/

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Manresa School
Christian Living Experience 8
First Term, SY 2022-2023

MY STORY

Instructions: Please read the statement and internalize its words. Gather your thoughts regarding the
given statement.

“What we need is the will to win. Do

not be intimidated by the fact that you
are young. You are filled with
boundless energy, unfathomable
courage, and a sense of wonder. Use
these to your advantage and for the
greater good.”
(Youth against Corruption by Sen. Miriam Defensor Santiago)

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Dare to Answer:
1. What have you understood with the given statement?
2. What do you know about Meriam Defensor Santiago?
3. What is her advocacy as a political leader?
4. How can you respond to her call of working for the greater good?

The statement above was the words of Sen. Meriam Defensor

Santiago as she spoke to the students of the University of Negros
Occidental-Recoletos in Bacolod City last April 29, 2016. The late senator
called on the youth to be brave, to be vigilant and to use their talents and
potentials to stand to what is right and to fight back evil. (Miriam
Santiago's tips: How to fight corruption by rappler.com)

Meriam Defensor Santiago is globally famous with her

courageous and brilliant crusade against corruption in the Philippines.
With this, she made lots of enemies everywhere. She encountered many
attacks and death threats in her life but she never stopped to speak the
truth and to stand on what is right and good for the Filipino people. Today,
in our lesson we will also talk a prominent person- John the evangelist
and his works that benefits all the people. However, he is not just a
famous person, but also a saint, a disciple of Jesus, and one of the great Image: https://www.rappler.com
evangelists who wrote a Gospel to bring to the whole world the good news of
salvation brought to us by Jesus Christ, our Lord.

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 GOD’S STORY

Instructions: Please read the account about Jesus in the first chapter of the Gospel of John and learn
who Jesus is for him.

THE WORD BECAME A HUMAN

John 1:1-18

In the beginning was the Word. And the Word was with God and the Word was God; he was in the beginning with
God. All things were made through him, and without him nothing came to be. Whatever has come to be, found life in him;
life, which for human beings, was also light, light that shines in darkness, light that darkness could not overcome. A man
came, sent by God; his name was John. He came to bear witness, as a witness to introduce the Light, so that all might
believe through him. He was not the Light, but a witness to introduce the Light; for the Light was coming into the world, the
true Light that enlightens everyone. He was in the world, and through him the world was made, the very world that did not
know him. He came to his own, yet his own people did not receive him; but to all who received him, he empowers to become
children of God, for they believe in his name. These are born, but not by seed, or carnal desire, nor by the will of man: they
are born of God. And the Word was made flesh and dwelt among us; and we have seen his glory, the glory of the only Son
of the Father: fullness of truth and loving-kindness. John bore witness to him openly, saying, “This is the one who comes
after me, but he is already ahead of me, for he was before me.” From his fullness we have all received, favor upon favor.
For God had given us the law through Moses, but Truth and Loving-kindness came through Jesus Christ. No one has ever
seen God, but God-the-only-Son made him known: the one, who is in and with the Father.

Dare to Answer:
1. Who is Jesus according to John the evangelist?
2. What are the terms used to refer Jesus in this Gospel passage?

WE BELIEVE

Instructions: Please read the information below and learn more about John the evangelist and his
works. Also, discover why John’s Gospel is distinctively unique among the four gospels.

I. JOHN THE EVANGELIST

St. John the Evangelist was one of the Twelve Apostles of
Jesus. Traditionally, he was identified as the author of the Gospel of
John and other Johannine works in the New Testament — the three
Epistles of John and the Book of Revelation. He was also known as
the Beloved Disciple of Jesus.
The apostle John was a historical figure, one of the "pillars" of the
Jerusalem church after Jesus´ death. The tradition believed that
John lived to old age and died a natural death in Ephesus. (Saint
John Apostle
andEvangelist,https://www.stpauls.ph/products/books/saint-john-
apostle-and-evangelist/)
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II. GOSPEL OF JOHN
John’s Gospel is the fourth of the four New Testament narratives recounting the life and death of Jesus Christ.
It is the only one of the four gospels which is not considered among the Synoptic Gospels. This Gospel differs from the
Synoptic Gospels in several ways, namely: it covers a different time span than the others; it portrays Jesus discoursing
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 at length on theological matters and most of all, it focuses on Jesus as the Son of God who gives Life. John’s Gospel
emphasizes the divinity of Jesus, who is described in symbolic images and titles such as “the Word of God enfleshed”
and “the Light of the world.” (Called to Meet Christ in Scripture, Church, and Sacraments by Ester Frago and Josephine Dango)

A. Circumstances of Composition
• The Gospel of John was composed after the three Synoptics.
• It was written after the death of Peter, since the last chapter presupposes the death of the Prince of the
Apostles.
• It was also written after the destruction of Jerusalem and the Temple, for it seems to indicate about the end of
the city and of the people as a nation.
• It was written when John was already far advanced in years as implied in the Gospel.
• It was written in the province of Asia at Ephesus as stated by St. Irenaeus.
• It was originally written in Greek.
(Gospel of John. https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/08438a.htm)

B. Distinctive Peculiarities of John’s Gospel

• Image of Christ
Ultimate Revealer (John 1: 1-5)
• Author
John, disciple of Jesus was the apostolic source but a disciple-evangelist write the gospel, which was eventually
passed through a disciple-redactor who added some details as he edited the text
• Date of Writing
90-100 CE
• Place of Writing
Ephesus, unsure but the most popular
(From One Jesus to Four Gospels by Herman Hendrickx)
• Intended Audience
Christians living in a Hellenistic Milieu

• Purpose of Writing
It is concerned to bring the deeper essence or meaning of all that Christ did and said. What he did were signs,
the meaning of which was only fully known after his glorification.
(Encountering Christ: New Testament by Rina Ramos-Concepcion)
• Name
Gospel of the Contemplatives

• Focus
Jesus as the Son of God who Gives Life
(The Bible 100% Divine 100% Human by Broderick Pabillo, SDB)

C. Image of Jesus as Presented by John

For John, Jesus is the Son of God who gives Life
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and
the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were
made through him, and without him was not anything made that was
made.
In him was life, and the life was the light of men. The light shone
in the darkness, and the darkness had not overcome it.
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III. JOHANNINE EPISTLES AND ITS THEMES
• The First Letter of John
The primary concern of this epistle is about pastoral and ecclesial aspects, rather than doctrinal concern.
It stresses the sense of community by loving one another and by keeping the community together in a meaningful
way.

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 Theme: Community
The immediate intention of this letter is to give support to the members of his community in one of the
darkest moments of its existence. The call is that, the community must live in faith and love.

• The Second Letter of John

This letter has only 13 verses. The primary concern of this epistle is
the presence of the false teachers in a particular community.
Theme: Truth
The letter is basically a warning and a celebration of truth. It is directed
to a church in which some of the members are walking in truth and others are
obviously not. The call is that, the community must be vigilant and must seek
for the truth.

• The Third Letter of John

This letter has only 15 verses. This letter is address to Gaius. The
primary concern of this epistle is a political conflict which has arisen in the
community with serious relational and theological consequences. Diotrephes Image: https://www.hermitagemuseum.org
who likes to put himself first does not acknowledge the authority of the Elder. He is spreading false charges against
the members of community whom the Elder is responsible.

Theme: Good versus Evil

The key to understand this letter lies in verse 11 saying, “Beloved, do not imitate what is evil but imitate
what is good. Whoever does good is from God; whoever does evil has not seen God.” All the members of the
community must live in love, truth and goodness.
(A Key to the Letters of John by Martin Pierik, O.Carm.)

Dare to Answer:
1. Who is John the evangelist?
2. Why is his Gospel unique among the four Gospels?
3. Why did he write his Gospel?
4. Why did he write his letters?

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Instructions: Please do the activities below. Read the direction carefully and complete the tasks
sincerely and honestly.

John the evangelist wrote a gospel presenting Jesus as the ultimate revealer, the Son of God who gives life in order to
address a certain issue during that time where Christians live in Hellenistic Milieu.

A. Individual Activity
Directions: Think about the current pandemic situation that we are facing right now. If you are to write a Gospel for the
people of this time, what would be your image of Christ? Please explain your answer in two sentences or more.
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B. Group Activity
Directions: Using the Breakout Rooms, each member of the group will share his/her image of Christ at this time of
pandemic. The group will make a summary of their sharing and will look for pictures of the current personalities or
situations to represent their image of Christ. The reporter/s will present their work to the class.
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Instructions: Please do the activity prayerfully.

A. Direction: Recalling the image of Christ that you have, make a prayer expressing your love to Him.

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www.pngfind.com _________________________________________________________________

B. Then, during our closing prayer you are going to recite this prayer silently. The class will end the prayer, glorifying
Lord.
“Glory be to the Father, and to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit.
As it was in the beginning, is now,
and ever shall be,
world without end. Amen”

INTEGRATED VALUES

Honesty Love for God

Integrity Love for the Truth
Faithfulness Love and Goodness
Discipleship Sense of Community

REFERENCES

Books:
CBCP (2012). Christian Community Bible. Fifty-second Ed. Quezon, City: Claretian Publications.
Frago, E. V., & Dango, J. C. (2013) Called to Meet Christ in the Scripture, Church, and Sacraments. Quezon City: Sibs
Publishing House, Inc.
Hendrickx, Herman (1991). From One Jesus to Four Gospels. Maryhill School of Theology.
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Online Resources:
Saint John Apostle and Evangelist. https://www.stpauls.ph/products/books/saint-john-apostle-and-evangelist/
Gospel of John. https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/08438a.htm
Miriam Santiago's tips: How to fight corruption. https://www.rappler.com/nation/elections/miriam-santiago-fight-
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Manresa School
Christian Living Experience 8
First Term, SY 2022-2023

MY STORY

Instructions: Read the life of Senator Benigno Simeon “Ninoy” Aquino. Know him more and be inspired
by his life.

The Life of Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino

Senator Benigno Simeon “Ninoy” Aquino was born on November 27, 1932 in
Concepcion, in the Tarlac Province, in Luzon to a wealthy family. He worked as a
journalist for the Manila Times newspaper in 1949 at the young age of seventeen, and
continued to work as a journalist until 1954, when he was elected to become the youngest
congressman in the Philippines. On October 11, 1954, Benigno and Corazon “Cory”
Cojuanco were married, and later had five children together.

From the 1950’s to the 1970’s, Benigno was endowed with several awards, such
as the Philippine Legion of Honor (Commander degree AND the Officer degree), was
voted one of the Ten Outstanding Young Men of the Philippines, Outstanding Senator.
Finally, in 1971, he was voted “Man of the Year” after President Ferdinand Marcos
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roadblock on the path to Marcos’ reelection. After declaring martial law, Marcos arrested press.com
Benigno on September 22, 1972. Benigno was kept in solitary confinement after falsely
being accused by President Ferdinand Marcos of heading a communist party. Following his solitary confinement, Benigno
was sentenced to death, which was only stopped by his mother protesting two days later, “claiming that her son had been
denied the opportunity to present evidence. Marcos responded by ordering the military court to reopen the case. The trial
resumed but quickly bogged down, & Aquino remained in Manila’s Fort Bonifacio for another two and a half years.

Benigno was released from prison on May 8, 1980 to undergo a triple heart bypass surgery at Baylor Medical
Center, Dallas, Texas, USA. After staying in USA for 3 years with his family, the patriotic and the fearless Ninoy Aquino
chose to return home, to his people to run for the presidential election
to end the oppressive Marcus regime and to restore the democracy in
the Philippines. On August 21, 1986, Benigno returned home, head
held high, but the moment his feet touched the concrete of the Ninoy
Aquino International Airport, (formerly known as Manila International
Airport) a gunshot rang out, Benigno’s knees buckled, and yet, he still
did not kneel. He stayed standing for as long as he could, and fell flat,
spreading his arms as an eagle would spread their wings. And truly,
an eagle did spread its wings, for after his death, the Philippine nation
went into an uproar. All of Benigno’s silent followers were silent no
more, and that began the Philippine Revolution. (Benigno “Ninoy”
Aquino by Francine-Anne)
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Dare to Answer:
1. Why did Ninoy die?
2. What significant learning did you see about his life?
3. According to the article, how did he inspire and challenge his followers?
4. Why do you think, he is somehow considered as a hero?

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 Indeed, Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino is somewhat a hero for us Filipinos. The qualities of bravery, courage, intelligence
and kindness are somehow very much evident in him just like all heroes that we know. But just like us, heroes are also
human, they have desires and weaknesses and they will also die like us. So much the same with the primary character in
our topic for today, St Paul. St Paul is somewhat a hero also but not just for the Filipino people but for all the Christians
throughout the world. However, he is not just a hero for us Christians but more so a saint. A saint who died for his mission to
bring to the whole world the good news of Jesus salvation to others.

GOD’S STORY

Instructions: Please read the account about the conversion of Paul and know how he turned to become
a follower of Christ from being a persecutor of the early Christians.

SAUL MEETS JESUS

Acts 9: 1-19
As Saul traveled along and was approaching Damascus, a light from the sky suddenly flashed around him. He fell to the
ground and heard a voice saying to him, “Saul, Saul! Why do you persecute me?” And he asked, “Who are you, Lord?” The voice
replied, “I am Jesus, whom you persecute. Now, get up, and go into the city; there, you will be told what you are to do.” The men who
were traveling with him stood there speechless: they had heard the sound, but could see no one. Saul got up from the ground and,
opening his eyes, he could not see. They took him by the hand and brought him to Damascus. He was blind; and he did not eat or
drink for three days. There was a disciple in Damascus named Ananias, to whom the Lord called in a vision, “Ananias!” He answered,
“Here I am, Lord!” Then the Lord said to him, “Go, at once, to Straight Street and ask, at the house of Judas, for a man of Tarsus
named Saul. You will find him praying, for he has just seen in a vision that a man named Ananias has come in and placed his hands
upon him, to restore his sight.” Ananias answered, “Lord, I have heard from many sources about this man, and all the harm he has
done to your saints in Jerusalem; and now, he is here, with authority from the High Priest, to arrest all who call upon your name.” But
the Lord said to him, “Go! This man is my chosen instrument, to bring my name to the pagan nations and their kings, and the people
of Israel as well. I, myself, will show him how much he will have to suffer for my name.” So Ananias left and went to the house. He laid
his hands upon Saul and said, “Saul, my brother, the Lord Jesus, who appeared to you on your way here, has sent me to you, so that
you may receive your sight, and be filled with the Holy Spirit.” Immediately, something like scales fell from his eyes and he could see;
he got up and was baptized.

Dare to Answer:
1. Who was Saul or Paul before he was converted to Christianity?
2. How was he converted to become a Christian?
3. What did you learn or reallize about the story of Paul?

WE BELIEVE

Instructions: Please read the information below to learn more about St. Paul, his missionary journey and
his contributions to the spread of Christianity.

I. St. Paul the Apostle

St. Paul was originally known as Saul, and he was a Roman citizen and a Jewish
Pharisee who believed in the strict observance of God’s Law both for himself and for all
believing Jews. He was a typical Jew of the Period of Second Temple who shared the
characteristics of a Jewish apocalyptic.

Characteristics of the Jewish Apocalyptic:

1. It was marked by a great expectation of God’s sudden intervention in human history.
2. When this would take place, God would vindicate Israel and brought justice upon all of
Israel’s enemies.
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 3. God would then reestablish Israel as his chosen people.
4. All the Gentiles would recognize Yahweh as the one true God and his kingdom would be established all over the
earth.
Moreover, he was a Pharisee who was affiliated with Shammaite party, the radical wing of Pharisaism.
Shammaites were not content to just await the intervention of God in history. They had to bring it through zeal of the
Law and traditions of Israel. And thus, we read it in the Acts of Apostles that Saul presided over the persecutions of the
early Christians and was present at the martyrdom of St. Stephen.

However, Saul experienced a powerful vision that caused him to convert to Christianity. In his road to
Damascus, he met the risen Christ. In that meeting, Saul was gripped by the profound insight that, in Jesus Christ, all
the apocalyptic expectations had been brought to realizations.

The Realization of the Apocalyptic Expectations in Jesus Christ:

1. On the road to Damascus, Saul, in his own personal life and history,
experience God’s unexpected intervention.
2. God fulfilled his promise of vindicating Israel and bringing into judgement
all its enemies; not, however, by acting on the whole nation, but on one
person, who was the representative of Israel, Jesus Christ, the faithful
Israelite whom he raised from the dead.
3. Through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, god re-established not
only Israel but whole created order, opening thus the floodgates of
salvation to all.
4. Saul, himself, was the chosen instrument by whom Yahweh would be
proclaimed to the Gentiles as the one true God whose kingdom has now
been inaugurated by the death and resurrection of Christ, his Son.
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This is the profound meaning of what we call the conversion of Paul. It
is not a break with Judaism in order to embrace the new way in Christ but a continuity and fulfillment of the revelation
of God who does not contradict Himself nor renege on His promises to His people. Indeed, it is an experience of
apokalypsis, a revelation of God’s profound plan unfolding silently in human history. (Glimpses of Paul and His Message
by Bernardita Dianzon, FSP)
II. Paul’s Missionary Journey
Paul traveled seas and miles proclaiming the
gospel of Jesus Christ. He detached Christianity from the
Jewish-Palestinian territory and brought the good news to
the Gentiles. It was also a fact that his first priority was the
Jews but when they rejected him he turned to the Gentiles.

Paul’s First Missionary Journey

On his missionary journeys he experienced
resistance and rejection from the Jews. Most of the Image: https://www.loyolapress.com
converts were non-Jews. He together with Barnabas,
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began his first missionary journey, which started in Antioch.
His journey brought him to Cyprus and Asia Minor. From Antioch to Cyprus he passed through Salamis and Paphos.
John also called Mark was with them as their assistant. From Paphos they set out to Perga in Pamphylia. From there
John left them and retuned to Jerusalem. Then they went
to Antioch in Pisidia. From there they proceeded to
Iconium, Lystra and Derbe then they returned to Antioch in
Syria. (Joyful Journey of the Church by Asuncion)

Paul’s Second Missionary Journey

After some days, Paul sent out on his second
missionary journey. Paul chose Silas as his companion. He
visited the churches he founded in his first missionary
journey. On this trip Paul had a dream calling him to bring
the gospel to Macedonia. So, they went to Macedonia.
There, they were flogged and imprisoned but they were
miraculously delivered. From Macedonia they went to
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 jealous with them, they stir up the crowds and cause commotions. Paul went to Athens leaving Silas and Timothy. Paul
proclaimed the gospel in Athens, where he was met with polite indifference. He then went to Corinth where he
established a church. Paul stayed for many days in Corinth, then he went to Ephesus. From Ephesus, Paul returned to
Antioch by way of Jerusalem. (Paul’s Journey by Loyola press)

Paul’s Third Missionary Journey

In his third missionary journey he visited the
communities he founded during his previous journeys. He
travelled by land from Antioch, to Galatia, to Phrygia and
finally back to Ephesus. During these years he wrote his
letters to the Corinthians, Galatians, Romans and others.
From Ephesus, he moved to Macedonia to visit the
communities he founded during his second missionary
journey. From there, Paul retuned to Ephesus to say his
farewell to the Ephesian elders. Then, Paul went on his way
to Jerusalem.
Paul’s missionary journeys contributed immensely
to the spread of the Church. It was through him that
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practices. Thus, the Church of Christ developed its own
identity apart from its Jewish heritage. (Joyful Journey of
the Church by Asuncion)

Missionary Strategy
When Paul stopped in each city, he went to the synagogues to preach the coming of Jesus Christ, the messiah
as the fulfillment of the promises made in the Old Testament. (Paul’s Journey by Loyola press)
For Paul, God has already fulfilled all his promises in the person of Jesus Christ. He is the representative of
Israel, in whose cross God metes out judgement of His kingdom. God vindicates Jesus Christ by raising Him from the
dead and turning His cross from a symbol of shame to victory. The cross of Christ ushers in a period wedges between
the present (evil age) and the age to come (new creation). Believers in Christ are situated in this already-but-not-yet
era, where they are called to participate in the victory won by Christ by living under the shadow of the cross (cruciform
existence) while anticipating the second coming of Christ to seal the victory inaugurated by his cross. (Glimpses of Paul
and His Message by Bernardita Dianzon, FSP)

III. Themes in Pauline Letters

Saul, who wanted to extinguish the Christians, became Paul, who turned to be a spark igniting the Gentiles
(non-Jewish people) with the light of Christ. Besides teaching them orally, he encouraged and strengthened their faith
by writing 13 Letters. In these letters, which form a part of the New Testament, he had given them the hope of salvation,
imparted the following themes, which the Holy Spirit had inspired.

Suffering
Paul’s ministry was not an easy. Paul felt proud to enumerate the
sufferings, he experienced during his ministry (cf. 2 Corinthians 11:16-33) as
having been stoned, lashed, imprisoned and shipwrecked. By sharing his own
suffering, he reminded the people of the suffering as the only way to salvation.
He reminded also how Jesus Himself endured suffering, so that our broken souls
could be reconciled with the Father.

Joy
Paul affirms that joy can be found by the believers, even in the midst of
their suffering. Writing to the Philippians, he states how he rejoices in
his suffering, because it is a means of deliverance: “… I shall rejoice. For I know
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my deliverance, … as it is my eager expectation and hope that … Christ will be
honored in my body…” (Philippians 1:19-21). In his letter to the Thessalonians, he instructs: “Rejoice always, … for this
is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you” (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18).
Discipleship
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 According to Paul, the word believer or disciple refers to a personal relationship and attachment with Christ,
which results in an internal transformation. As followers (disciples) of Christ, the obligations are to serve Christ (1
Corinthians 4:1), to share the Gospel (1 Cor 1:17), to give witness (2 Cor 4:5) and to suffer in imitation of Jesus Christ
(Phil 3:8).

Grace
In the letter of Paul to the Romans, he exposes that salvation is by grace alone and it is by faith in Chris alone:
“Therefore, since we are justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Through him we
have obtained access to this grace in which we stand and we rejoice in our hope of sharing the glory of God” (Romans
5:1-2).

Jesus will Return in Glory

Paul confidently proclaims that the day will come, when Jesus, whom we seek and hope for will return in glory
and bring us life, mercy, and justice: “For the Lord himself will descend from heaven with a cry of command, with the
archangel’s call, and with the sound of the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first; then we who are alive,
who are left, shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air; and so, we shall always be
with the Lord” (1 Thessalonians 4:16-17).

Obligation to Offer Forgiveness

Paul’s logic is simple: we have received an encompassing forgiveness from God. Hence, we should offer
forgiveness. In his letter to the Colossians he writes: “Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved,
compassion, kindness, lowliness, meekness and patience, forbearing one another and, if one has a complaint against
another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive” (Colossians 3:12-13).

The Power of the Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit plays a key role in the Pauline letters. In his letter to the Corinthians, he declares, “Do you not
know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit …” (1Corinthians 6:19). In his letter to the Romans, he refers to the
Spirit as the one who would give life: “If the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, he who raised
Christ Jesus from the dead will give life to your mortal bodies also…” (Romans 8:11).

Adoption
Paul has talked a lot about how we are adopted into Christ’s family and that we will receive an inheritance
because of it. By using this metaphor. “adoption”, he describes a change of status from an existence, marked by slavery
to a new family with the freedom of the Spirit. He has used this term five times in his letters (Galatians 4:5; Romans
8:14, 23; Romans 9:4; and Ephesians 1:5).

The Beauty of Unity

Since Christ desired for his Church the stunning power of unity, Paul insisted the same theme in the image of
a human body. In his first letter to the Corinthians he describes: “For just as the body is one and has many members,
and all the members of the body, though many are one body, so it is with Christ. For by one Spirit we were all baptized
into one body …”(1 Corinthians 12: 12-26).
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IV. Jesus Instituted the Eucharist in the First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians
The Lord Jesus, on the night before he suffered on
the cross, He shared the last supper with His disciples.
During this meal our Savior instituted the sacrament of His
Body and Blood, the Eucharist. (The Real Presence of Jesus
Christ in the Sacrament of the Eucharist by UCCB)
The very first narrative of the institution of the
Eucharist in the New Testament is offered to us by Apostle
Paul in his First Letter to the Corinthians.

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 “The Lord Jesus, on the night that he was delivered up, took bread and, after giving thanks, broke it, saying,
“This is my body which is broken for you; do this in memory of me.” In the same manner, taking the cup after the supper,
he said, “This cup is the new Covenant, in my blood. Whenever you drink it, do it in memory of me.” (1 Cor 11:23-25)
Paul, in his letter to the Corinthians, he calls the entire community to remember the meaning of the Eucharist
that they celebrate.
The Word Eucharist comes from the Greek word “Eucharisteo” which means “to give thanks.” The Catechism
states that the Eucharist “is an act of thanksgiving to God” When Jesus instituted the Eucharist, he established it as an
act of thanksgiving. The Words of Institution are: “He took the bread, and giving thanks, broke it,” and, “He took the
chalice, and once more giving thanks, he gave it to his disciples”. The Catechism of the Catholic Church describes this
as “consecratory thanksgiving”. After we receive holy Communion and Christ is really present to us in an intensified
sacramental way, it is a perfect time to have a chat with the Lord, to mention a few of the blessings we have received
over the past week, and to tell Jesus just how grateful we are. All we have is from God, and without God we would have
nothing. (Eucharist as Thanksgiving. https://thecatholicspirit.com/faith/focus-on-faith/faith-fundamentals/the-eucharist-
as-thanksgiving/)
The same reminders Paul calls to the people of Corinth, to remember that Eucharist is a celebration of
thanksgiving to God and not a time to boast oneself or degrade others. To remember Jesus act of breaking the bread
and saying, “this is my body which is for you,” to actualize it right here and right now. In effect, Paul is telling to the
Corinthians that when they come together to celebrate the Eucharist they are summoned to actualize the offering of
themselves for one another as Jesus offers the perfect sacrifice in the Eucharist. (Glimpses of Paul and His Message
by Bernardita Dianzon, FSP)

Dare to Answer:
1. Who is Saint Paul?
2. What are his contributions to the Catholic Church?
3. Who is Jesus Christ according to him
4. How did he reveal Jesus Christ to the different missionary communities?
5. What is the meaning of the Eucharist?
6. How did Jesus institute the Eucharist according to the earliest account of the Mass taken from the First
Letter of St Paul to the Corinthians?

WE LIVE

Instructions: Please read the poem “Footprints in the Sand” and answer the reflection questions that
follow.

“Footprints in the Sand”

One night I dreamed a dream.
As I was walking along the beach with my Lord.
Across the dark sky flashed scenes from my life.
For each scene, I noticed two sets of footprints in the sand,
One belonging to me and one to my Lord.

After the last scene of my life flashed before me,

I looked back at the footprints in the sand.
I noticed that at many times along the path of my life,
especially at the very lowest and saddest times,
there was only one set of footprints.

This really troubled me, so I asked the Lord about it.

"Lord, you said once I decided to follow you,
You'd walk with me all the way.
But I noticed that during the saddest and most troublesome times of my life,
there was only one set of footprints.
I don't understand why, when I needed You the most, You would leave me."

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 He whispered, "My precious child, I love you and will never leave you
Never, ever, during your trials and testing.
When you saw only one set of footprints,
It was then that I carried you."

Refection Questions:
1. What part of the poem that you find most striking? Why?
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2. How would you express your gratitude to God with all the goodness He has done for you?
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(Called to Meet Christ in Scripture, Church, and Sacraments by Ester Frago and Josephine Dango)

WE CELEBRATE

Instructions: Please do the activity prayerfully.

A. Direction: Make a prayer of thanksgiving to God.

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B. Then, during the closing prayer you are going to recite this prayer silently. The class will end the prayer by singing
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INTEGRATED VALUES

Courage Gratitude
Service Faithfulness
Obedience Love for God
Discipleship Love for the Country

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 REFERENCES

Books:
Dianzon, Bernardita. (2008) Glimpses of Paul and His Message. Pasay City: Paulines Publising House.
Asuncion, R.A., et al. (2003). Joyful Journey of the Church. Quezon City: Vibal Publishing House, Inc.
Frago, E. V., & Dango, J. C. (2013) Called to Meet Christ in the Scripture, Church, and Sacraments. Quezon City:
Sibs Publishing House, Inc.

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Paul’s Journey. https://www.loyolapress.com/catholic-resources/scripture-and-tradition/jesus-and-the-new-
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Visuvasam, Arul Joseph. (2019) Themes in Pauline Lettershttps://stpeter.us/?s=Themes+in+Pauline+Letters
The Real Presence of Jesus Christ in the Sacrament of the Eucharist: Basic Questions and Answers. (2021)
https://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/the-mass/order-of-mass/liturgy-of-the-eucharist/the-real-presence-faqs
Eucharist as Thanksgiving (2018). https://thecatholicspirit.com/faith/focus-on-faith/faith-fundamentals/the-eucharist-
as-thanksgiving/

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