The Thomistic Institute Our Glorified Wounds | Father Andrew Hofer, O.P.
Sep 8, 2023
Fr. Andrew Hofer, O.P., discusses the concept of glorified wounds in relation to the grace of Christ. Topics include living with grace, crowning in heaven and aureals, changing nature of the cross, regret and clarity of vision in heaven, reigning with Christ, and praise, worship, and gratitude.
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Magnify Christ In Your Body
- St. Paul says Christ will be magnified in our bodies whether by life or by death.
- Our lives should act like a magnifying glass focusing Christ's light into the world.
Protect Your Body From Sin
- Guard your body and actions because you will render an account to God for bodily deeds.
- Avoid treating the body as not your own and protect it from sins like fornication and wantonness.
Four Properties Of The Risen Body
- Scholastic tradition lists four properties of the risen body: impassibility, subtlety, agility, clarity.
- These describe a transformed bodily glory that exceeds natural perfection and incapacity for suffering.