Drawing Close to all Flesh

Name: Drawing Close to all Flesh
Author: Jorge Mario Bergoglio

This work explores the intersection of faith and science, examining the relationship between human existence and the natural world. It delves into the concept of embodiment, arguing that humans are fundamentally tied to their physical bodies and the material world. The text critiques modernity's tendency to separate the spiritual from the physical, instead advocating for a more integrated understanding of human experience.

By Jorge Mario Bergoglio · Genre: Theology, Spirituality, Philosophy · 1,443 words

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MANY PARABLES OF JESUS speak of God's "coming. " Matthew's last judgment parable tells of the day "when the Son of Man comes in his glory" (Matt 25: 31-46), and Luke speaks of the man who "returned, having received royal power" (Luke 19: 15). The Lord will indeed come again in glory, but that glory will not eclipse the reality of his first coming, for that was when he was revealed in the flesh (2 John 7). The Lord is not only spirit, as he insisted with his disciples: "Touch me and see; for a ghost does not have flesh and bones as you see that I have" (Luke 24: 39). At the end of time, the risen Lord will return, drawing close to us in the flesh, and "all flesh shall see the salvation of God" (Luke 3: 5-6; cf. Isa 40: 5). The Word become flesh (John 1: 14) will not judge us by abstract or purely "spiritual" ethical norms. He will judge us rather by those concrete norms that arise directly out of the way he lived and the path he traced out for us. He will judge us on whether we knew how to draw close to "all flesh" and recognize in it the Word of God.

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Work type: Essay
Author: Jorge Mario Bergoglio
Date: Date unknown
Language: English
Genres: Theology, Spirituality, Philosophy, Religious Non-Fiction, Social Commentary
Length: 1,443 words
Structure: 1 section, 18 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Theology — The text explores deep theological themes regarding the nature of God, the incarnation, and the relationship between humanity and divinity.
Spirituality — It emphasizes personal spiritual growth, compassion, and the importance of recognizing the divine in others.
Philosophy — The work engages with ethical considerations and the philosophical implications of drawing close to suffering.
Religious Non-Fiction — It provides insights and reflections based on religious teachings and scripture.