Misericordias Domini: Third Sunday of Easter FaithCapo.com Sermons

Pastor Rhode proposes a radical idea: to love the Church as Christ loves the Church. The Church is portrayed as both: sinful and righteous, wounded yet healed, and visible yet invisible. The importance of concrete, tangible expressions of love for the Church is emphasized rather than abstract ideals. While acknowledging imperfections within the Church, pastor asserts that the Church is defined by the presence of Christ, his Gospel, and His sacraments. Ultimately, loving the Church means embracing forgiveness and clinging to the voice of Christ amidst all other voices. We are exhorted to affirm the unity of the Church militant on Earth and the Church triumphant in heaven gathered around Christ and His promise of forgiveness and eternal life. To love the Church is to love what Christ loves!