TITLE

The terror of love

AUTHOR(S)

Kavanaugh, John F.

PUB. DATE

October 1994

SOURCE

America;10/15/1994, Vol. 171 Issue 11, p31

SOURCE TYPE

Periodical

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

Reflects on biblical readings for the thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time, October 23, 1994, focusing on the topic of fear as an approach to God. Portrayal of Jesus as a high priest who disarms our fears; Story of the blind Bartimaeus who was told he had nothing to fear from Jesus.

ACCESSION #

9410311452

Tags: FEAR of God;  GOD -- Love

 

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