God. Especially reassuring is the mention of Christ’s blood, for blood is the symbol of life. Christ’s blood, given to us, is the sign and sacrament of the gift of divine life, offered to us, if only we will accept it. Question: Why was Jesus’ self-offering so valuable to God? We are presented with a contrast between the dignitaries of the Temple, parading in their splendour, and the least of the least. These little coins are called lepta, meaning ‘light’,
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