The first reading and the Gospel today correspond with each other perfectly, as they should for this special day. I now see why God had them make a serpent to look at, held above the people. It is a prefiguring of the Cross.
The second reading reminds us that the Cross brings glory. Actually, the Cross brought death, as did the snake. Both, when lifted above the people to gaze on, then brought healing. The people were saved from death.
Naturally, the snake could not fulfill God's ultimate plan for the salvation of His people, and so Christ and His Cross. And that's why it's so important to have a Crucifix hanging on the wall.
"But He, being merciful, forgave their sin and destroyed them not."
This may seem pretty obvious, but it's important to remember to pay attention to the readings and not take them for granted. They often grant insights into sections that you wondered over previously.
~Meggy
The second reading reminds us that the Cross brings glory. Actually, the Cross brought death, as did the snake. Both, when lifted above the people to gaze on, then brought healing. The people were saved from death.
Naturally, the snake could not fulfill God's ultimate plan for the salvation of His people, and so Christ and His Cross. And that's why it's so important to have a Crucifix hanging on the wall.
"But He, being merciful, forgave their sin and destroyed them not."
This may seem pretty obvious, but it's important to remember to pay attention to the readings and not take them for granted. They often grant insights into sections that you wondered over previously.
~Meggy
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