myrrh was used to prepare a body for burial.
THE GENEOLOGY OF JESUS (MT 1:17, LK 3:23-
38)
In Matthew's genealogy, Jesus' lineage to David
and Abraham is highlighted to fulfill Jewish
expectations of the Messiah being from David's
royal line and an Israelite, respectively.
- The use of fourteen generations or 2x7, with
seven being a symbolic number of fulfillment for
the Jews
- Matthew's audience, Jewish-Christians familiar
with Old Testament prophecies, emphasizes
Jesus' identity as the promised Messiah.
Luke's genealogy, targeting Gentile-Christian
readers, traces Jesus' lineage back to Adam,
emphasizing his universal role as Savior for all
people, both Gentile and Jew.
- Both genealogies imply Jesus' dual identity as
both divine and human.
THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE BIRTH OF
JESUS (MT 1:18-25; LK 1:26-38
In Matthew's account of the announcement of
Jesus' birth, Joseph is the recipient of the
message about the miraculous conception and
birth.
- Matthew focuses on Joseph to defend the
legitimacy of Jesus' birth according to Jewish law.
Luke, on the other hand, emphasizes Mary's role
in his narrative, portraying her as the recipient of
the annunciation from the angel Gabriel.
- Luke highlights Jesus' mission for all, especially
the poor and outcast, reflecting the societal context
of his time where women, though respected, were
often marginalized.
- Both accounts underscore Jesus' significance as
the Savior.
THE FIRST VISITORS OF JESUS (MT 2:1-11; LK
2:8-20)
Matthew narrates how the Magi traveled from the
east to visit Jesus. He wants to show that Jesus is
King, someone deserving of our loyalty and
worship. The term magi probably refers to
astrologers, perhaps from Persia, Babylon, or the
Arabian desert. They were Gentiles, or non-Jews.
The narrative shows that Gentiles embraced Jesus
as the Messiah, while the Jews did not recognize
Him.
Magi's gifts:
gold is worthy of a king
frankincense was used in offerings to God
-These gifts testify to the identity and mission of
Jesus. They make an important statement: Jesus is
truly the King of the Universe, the Son of God who
will undergo death to save His people.
Luke relates the story of some poor shepherds,
to whom angels proclaimed the good news of
great joy: a savior has been born for you (Lk 2:10-
11). Shepherds of that time often did not observe
the Jewish religious laws and were considered
among the unclean or outcasts of Jewish society.
Thus, Luke wanted to show that Jesus
compassionately teaches out to the poor, the
outcasts, and the sinners.
UNIQUE DETAILS IN THE INFANCY
NARRATIVES IN MATTHEW
Matthew's Infancy Narratives include the Holy
Family's flight to Egypt to escape King Herod's
slaughter of the innocents, a detail absent in Luke's
account.
- This event parallels the Old Testament story of
Moses leading the Israelites out of Egyptian
slavery in the Exodus.
- Egypt symbolizes the land of slavery for the
Chosen People, and just as Moses was saved
from Pharaoh's slaughter, Jesus is saved from
Herod's massacre of infants.
- Both Moses and Jesus are spared by chosen
individuals to fulfill God's saving plan: Moses as the
liberator and teacher under the Sinai Covenant,
and Jesus as the Savior and New Teacher under
the New Covenant.
UNIQUE DETAILS IN THE INFANCY
NARRATIVES IN LUKE
The annunciation
Luke introduced Mary when Angel Gabriel came
upon her to bring the good news, Here. Luke
wanted us to know that Mary's obedience and her
trust to God is remarkable and this is the beginning
of God's plan of saving us.
His people, During that time, the unmarried
woman will be thrown to death by stone if she will
get pregnant without being married, Mary knew
this custom and was not afraid to give birth to a
son, the Son of God, even though she is a virgin
The visitation
refers to the biblical event when Mary, pregnant
with Jesus, visited her cousin Elizabeth, who was
also pregnant with John the Baptist. It's significant
as it demonstrates the recognition of Jesus divine
nature by John even before birth and symbolizes
the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies about
the Messiah.
JESUS WAS CIRCUMSIZED
Jesus was given the highly symbolic name of
Jesus foreshadowing His mission as the world's
Savior, as revealed by the angel at the
Annunciation. It also foreshadows his willingness to
undergo suffering and fulfill his mission,
demonstrating his commitment to humanity and his
role as the Savior for the name B is Hebrew for
"God saves."
Circumcision signifies the covenant relationship
between God and his people.
THE PRESENTATION IN THE TEMPLE
Mary and Joseph brought Jesus in the Temple
in accordance to the custom of the Law that Every
first born male shall be consecrated to God.' Luke
introduced here the Prophet Simeon and Anna,
the old prophetess.
-Simeon took the child Jesus in his arms and
praised God. Saying that he as God's servant may
now die in peace as promised by God since he has
already seen God's salvation and declared that
Jesus is the light and the glory of God's people.
-Prophetess Anna was also there in the Temple
and began praising and thanking God and telling
everyone that the child Jesus is the redeemer of
the Jerusalem. Simeon and Anna see God's
salvation and bear witnesses to the Redeemer.
COMMON ELEMENTS IN MATTHEW AND LUKE
1. Both Matthew and Luke affirm that Jesus was
born of the Virgin Mary through the power of
the Holy Spirit, emphasizing his unique identity as
the Son of God incarnate.
2. Jesus was born during the time of King
Herod the Great, with Matthew specifying his
conception and birth during Herod's reign, while
Luke places the events in the context of the
census decreed by Caesar Augustus and the
governorship of Quirinius.
3. Angels play a significant role in both accounts,
bringing the Good News of Jesus' birth,
symbolizing the divine presence and intervention in
human affairs.
4. The Infancy Narratives serve to reveal Jesus'
true identity through a literary form that integrates
divine and human history.
LOOKING UP TO JESUS IN HIS GROWING
YEARS
Luke's Gospel provides insight into Jesus' growing
years, particularly highlighting an incident at the
age of twelve when he was found in the temple in
Jerusalem.
- This event symbolizes Jesus' upbringing as a
practicing Jew and his awareness of his special
relationship with God the Father.
- Jesus expresses his sense of mission, stating,
"Did you not know that I must be in my Father's
house?" (Luke 2:49), emphasizing his divine
calling.
- Despite this, Jesus returns to Nazareth with
Mary and Joseph and remains obedient to
them, advancing in wisdom, age, and favor before
God and man.
- These "hidden years" between Jesus' childhood
and his public ministry are cloaked in mystery but
exemplify his obedience to human authority,
fulfilling his mission and establishing a contrast
with Adam's disobedience.
GROWING OPPOSITION AGAINST JESUS P. 134
1. Jesus' identity and authority were questioned
from the beginning of His public life.
2. He was held under suspicion and surveillance
by Jewish authorities.
3. His deeds and words were considered
contradictory by religious leaders.
4. Jesus was viewed as a threat to the established
religious order.
5. He was popular among common people but
considered an impostor by authorities.
6. Jesus was accused of being a false prophet,
in league with Satan, a blasphemer, and other
offenses.
7. He associated with tax collectors and those
outside the law, causing scandal among religious
leaders.
8. Jesus healed on the Sabbath and challenged
ritualistic practices.
9. He criticized the hypocritical lifestyle of religious
leaders.
10. Jesus reached out to Gentile and pagan
territories, attracting a diverse following.
11. The cleansing of the Temple and the raising of
Lazarus are highlighted as events leading to His
death.
12. Religious leaders' efforts to discredit Jesus only
increased His popularity.
13. Despite opposition, Jesus continued to gain
followers, frustrating religious authorities.
JESUS’ PREDICTIONS OF HIS PASSION P. 136
Important Details:
1. Jesus was aware of the fate of Old Testament
prophets and the opposition they faced.
2. He faced rejection and opposition from Jewish
leaders since the beginning of His ministry,
including at the Nazareth synagogue.
3. Despite claiming His Kingdom was not of this
world, Jesus' teachings and actions challenged
Jewish religious customs.
4. His acts, such as dining with outcasts and
healing on the Sabbath, went against established
norms.
5. Jesus' teachings on God, human dignity,
morality, prayer, and piety did not please Jewish
political and religious leaders.
6. The Gospels report three occasions where
Jesus predicts His passion, death, and
resurrection.
7. Jesus explains in these predictions the necessity
for the Son of Man to suffer and die.
8. Jesus gradually came to understand God's plan
for Him as the Suffering-Servant Messiah.
JESUS’ FIRST PREDICTION
Important Details:
1. Jesus predicts His suffering, death, and
resurrection, but without providing specific
details.
2. The disciples, including Peter, fail to grasp the
significance of Jesus' words.
3. Peter rebukes Jesus for speaking about such a
future.
4. Jesus responds sternly, rebuking Peter and
identifying the temptation to stray from His mission.
5. Jesus' rebuke demonstrates His total fidelity to
His mission, even if it involves suffering and death.
6. This fidelity is further exemplified by Jesus'
rejection of the devil's temptations in the wilderness
at the beginning of His public life.
JESUS’ SECOND PREDICTION
Important Details:
1. Jesus and His disciples journey through Galilee,
keeping a low profile.
2. Jesus teaches His disciples, emphasizing the
prophecy of His impending betrayal, death, and
resurrection.
3. The prediction includes the phrase "to be
handed over to men," suggesting a sense of
betrayal.
4. The disciples struggle to understand Jesus'
words and are afraid to ask for clarification.
JESUS’ THIRD PREDICTION
Important Details:
1. Jesus predicts His suffering and death, including
specific details such as being handed over to the
chief priests and scribes, mocked, spit upon,
scourged, and put to death by the Gentile
followed by His resurrection after three days.
2. Jesus walks ahead of the apostles,
demonstrating His determination to fulfill His
mission.
3. The apostles are bewildered by Jesus' words but
continue to follow Him out of love.
4. Thomas expresses willingness to die with
Jesus, highlighting the depth of their love and
commitment.
5. Love motivates acceptance of Jesus' words and
mission, even when not fully understood.
KEEPING THE MESSAGES OF HE LAST
SUPPER (JN 11:55-57)
Important Details:
1. Passover was approaching, leading many to go
to Jerusalem.
2. There was speculation about whether Jesus
would attend the feast.
3. Orders were given to inform authorities if Jesus
was sighted, aiming for His arrest.
4. Despite the danger, Jesus attended the
Passover and arranged the Last Supper with His
disciples.
5. At the Last Supper in the upper room, Jesus
washed the disciples' feet, imparted the new
commandment of love, and delivered extended
discourses.
6. The Synoptic Gospels additionally detail the
institution of the Holy Eucharist during the Last
Supper.
THE WASHING OF THE FEET JN 13:1-11
Important Details:
1. Jesus, despite being the Son of God, humbly
washed the feet of His apostles during the Last
Supper
2. This act was unexpected and confused the
apostles, as it was typically done by the lowest
slave.
3. Washing guests' feet was a Jewish custom, part
of welcoming them into a home.
4. Even disciples did not wash the feet of their
teachers, but Jesus, their Master, took on this role.
5. The act of washing feet symbolized Jesus' life of
loving service, culminating in His death on the
Cross.
6. It represented divine forgiveness and the
invitation to fellowship with God and one another.
7. Jesus set an example for all to follow,
emphasizing the importance of humility and taught
the importance of loving service to others.
8. True greatness comes through humility and
service, as taught by Jesus and demonstrated by
martyrs and saints.
Th e Sac r a me nt of th e Ho ly E uc h ar is t is s o c a lle d bec a us e
eu ch ari st c o m es fr o m th e G re ek w or d e uc har is ti a, wh ic h
m ea ns " t ha n kfu ln es s" or "t ha nk s g iv ing ." D ur in g th e
L itur gy of t he E uc h ar is t, we t h ank G o d th e Fa th er f or
g iv in g us H is s o n, w e c a ll on t he H o ly Sp ir it to "c o m e up o n
th es e g ifts t o m ak e t he m h o ly s o th at t hey may b ec o m e f or
us t h e bo dy an d b lo o d of o ur L or d J es us C hr is t"
(e p ic les is ) , th us pe rp et u at in g th e s ac r if ic es o f th e Cros s i n
th e m e mor ia l (a n a mn es is ) o f H is D ea t h an d R es urr ec t io n
(Sac r os a nc t u m C o nc iliu m 47) .
THE LAST SUPPER AS THE PASSOVER MEAL
Summary:
During the Last Supper, Jesus transformed the
traditional Jewish Passover meal into the New
Passover, instituting the Eucharist with His
apostles.
Important Details:
1. The apostles were familiar with the significance
of the Passover meal's elements.
2. Jesus expressed His eagerness to share this
Passover with His apostles before His suffering.
3. He transformed the traditional Passover meal
into the New Passover with His Body and Blood.
4. Jesus instituted the Eucharist, saying the bread
is His body and the cup His blood of the new
covenant.
5. The actions of Jesus at the Last Supper (taking,
blessing, breaking, giving) are reenacted at every
Mass.
6. The Liturgy of the Eucharist mirrors Jesus'
actions: taken at the Presentation of the Gifts,
blessed in the Eucharistic Prayer, broken after the
Sign of Peace, and given at Communion.
7. Jesus' offering of His body and blood signifies
forgiveness and salvation for all.
8. At Mass, Jesus' sacrifice on the Cross is
sacramentally present through the consecrated
bread and wine.
9. This ritual symbolizes Jesus' painful offering on
the Cross during His crucifixion and resurrection.
AGONY IN THE GARDE LK 22:346
Important Details:
1. Jesus went to the Mount of Olives with His
disciples, where He experienced agony.
2. He prayed to God, expressing His desire for the
cup of suffering to be taken from Him but ultimately
accepting God's will.
3. An angel appeared to strengthen Jesus during
His intense prayer.
4. Jesus' agony expressed His dread and sorrow at
the thought of His impending suffering and death.
5. His friends, overcome by grief, were asleep
during His time of need.
6. Despite His fear, Jesus demonstrated perfect
obedience to God's will through prayer.
7. His agony in the garden emphasizes His full
humanity while also revealing His perfect harmony
with His Father.
8. Jesus' experience in the garden assures us that
He understands our struggles and offers us His
love and support.
THE BETRAYAL OGF JUDAS AND THE ARREST
OF JESUS
Important Details:
1. Jesus was betrayed by Judas, one of His
chosen Twelve, who identified Him to the temple
guards and Jewish authorities for 30 pieces of
silver.
2. Judas betrayed Jesus with a kiss, leading to His
arrest.
3. Peter attempted to defend Jesus by cutting off
the ear of a servant, but Jesus stopped him and
healed the servant.
4. In John's account, Jesus twice identified
Himself to His captors, showing His willingness to
be arrested.
5. Jesus' self-restraint and courage in facing His
accusers and judges demonstrate His character.
6. His prayer and surrender in Gethsemane
prepared Him for this moment.
7. The uniqueness of Jesus' passion is
emphasized, highlighting its universal salvific
significance.
8. Jesus' suffering, death, and resurrection have
saving power for all through His divine love.
THE TRIAL OF JESUS
Summary:
Jesus underwent five examinations during His trial:
by Annas, Caiaphas, Pilate, Herod, and Pilate
again, ultimately leading to His condemnation.
Important Details:
1. Jesus underwent multiple examinations during
His trial by both Jewish and Roman authorities.
2. The trials were predetermined, with the religious
authorities determined to have Jesus executed.
3. Caiaphas expressed the belief that Jesus' death
would prevent unrest among the people.
4. The trials were akin to a stage act, lacking
authenticity.
5. The religious leaders saw Jesus as a threat to
their authority and were committed to His
execution.
6. The final verdict by the Sanhedrin was
blasphemy, punishable by death according to
Jewish law.
7. Pilate, despite knowing Jesus' innocence, gave
in to pressure from the Jewish leaders and
sentenced Him to death by crucifixion.
8. Pilate's decision was influenced by fear of the
consequences of defying the religious authorities.
When we recite the Sorrowful Mysteries, we
meditate on our Lord Je sus' great love for us
through His passion. Go to your chapel as a
class and pray and reflect on the Sorrowful
Mysteries of the Holy Rosary.
The Sorrowful Mysteries
1. The Agony in the Garden
2. The Scourging at the Pillar
3. The Crowning with Thorns
4. The Carrying of the Cross
5. The Crucifixion
Suffering Servant-The prophet Isaiah's enigmatic
image of the one who would realize God's salvation
by establishing justice in the world.
In the New Testament, it refers to Jesus Christ as
the Savior or Messiah who would save the world by
offering his life. Jesus Christ is sometimes called
the Suffering Messiah.
JESUS’ DEATH ON THE CROSS
Important Details:
1. Crucifixion was a painful and humiliating death
reserved for slaves, foreign traitors, and worst
criminals.
2. Jesus, weakened from scourging, struggled to
carry the cross and needed help from Simon of
Cyrene.
3. At Golgotha, soldiers stripped Jesus, nailed Him
to the cross, and placed aa Latin inscription
declaring Him as the King of the Jews (INRI).
4. Jesus died after hours of agony on the cross,
commending His spirit to the Father.
5. Joseph of Arimathea buried Jesus in a new
garden tomb and sealed it with a large stone.
6. The chief priests and Pharisees secured the
tomb with a seal and a guard.
7. Jesus' suffering and death fulfilled prophecies,
including Isaiah's prophecy of the Suffering
Servant.
8. Pope Francis emphasizes the centrality of the
Cross in Christian faith, as it is through Jesus'
crucifixion that we are redeemed.
9. Responsibility for Jesus' death is attributed to
Pontius Pilate, with some cooperation from Jewish
leaders in Jerusalem.
7 last words of Jesus
1. Father, forgive them; for they know not what they
do.
2. To day shalt thou be with me in paradise.
3. Woman, behold, thy son! Behold, thy mother!
4. My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?
5. I thirst.
6. It is finished.
7. Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit.
MEANINGG PF JESUS’ DEATH
1. Local Romans viewed Jesus' death as routine,
with little significance beyond a troublemaker's
execution.
2. Jewish leaders saw it as the end of their fears
of Jesus threatening their authority, but it was
actually Jesus' triumph over evil.
3. His followers initially experienced devastation
and loss, with shattered faith and messianic hopes.
4. Jesus Himself saw His death as fulfilling His
mission and demonstrating supreme love for
humanity.
5. For present-day disciples, Jesus' death signifies
redemption, guidance, and victory over evil,
bringing new life and eternal salvation.
WOMAN AT THE TOMB
Summary:
The Resurrection narratives depict the visit of
women to Jesus' tomb on Easter Sunday, as
recorded in Matthew 28:1-10, Mark 16:1-8, and
Luke 24:1-12.
Important Details:
1. Women (mga unang nakakita kay Jesus)
visited Jesus' tomb on Easter Sunday to anoint
His body.
2. They discovered the stone sealing the tomb
rolled away.
3. Jesus' body was missing from the tomb.
4. They received a message indicating Jesus had
risen.
5. Witnesses, not expecting to find the tomb empty,
recorded the event.
6. The empty tomb opened the possibility of Jesus'
resurrection, though it alone does not prove it.
7. The appearances of the Risen Christ
confirmed the resurrection event.
RISEN LORD APPEARS BEFORE MARY
MAGDELENE
1. Mary Magdalene encounters the Risen Jesus
outside the empty tomb.
2. Initially, she mistakes Him for the gardener due
to His transformed.
3. Mary's faith in Jesus was initially immature
compared to what it would become.
4. She recognizes Jesus when He calls her name,
"Mary."
5. This encounter emphasizes the importance of
faith in recognizing the Risen Jesus in our lives.
6. Faith is described as a divine gift enabling a
response to the Risen Jesus.
6. This encounter demonstrates Jesus' mercy and
compassion for Peter, offering him redemption
without scolding or rebuke.
7. Peter's love for Jesus is validated through his
commission to serve as a shepherd, a role linked to
service and willingness to sacrifice.
8. Peter's encounter with the Risen Jesus
transforms him, enabling him to become one of the
great Apostles and the head of the Church.
9. The Resurrection appearances of Jesus
demonstrate His humanity and divinity, as He eats,
speaks, and allows Himself to be touched, yet
transcends physical limitations in His glorified state.

THE RISEN LORD APPEARS BEFORETHE

APOSTLES
Important Details:
1. The apostles, hiding in fear, encounter Jesus in
the Cenacle room.
2. Initially mistaking Him for a ghost, Jesus
reassures them with a greeting of peace.
3. Jesus shows them His hands and feet, bearing
the wounds of His crucifixion, to prove His identity.
4. He further demonstrates His physical presence
by asking for food and eating in their presence.
5. This emphasizes the reality of Jesus'
resurrection, as He is not a ghost but alive in a
glorified existence.
6. Thomas the doubter, absent during the first
appearance, later encounters Jesus and verifies
His identity by seeing and touching His wounds.
7. Jesus' wounds serve as a link between His
earthly life as Jesus of Nazareth and His
resurrected state as the Christ of Faith.

PETER ENCOUNTTERS THE RISEN LORD AT God bless!

THE SHORES OF THE SEA OF GALILEE
Important Details:
1. Jesus appears to Peter and the disciples while
they are fishing on the Sea of Galilee.
2. After a miraculous catch of fish, Jesus prepares
breakfast for them.
3. Jesus questions Peter three times about his
love for Him, allowing Peter to affirm his love and
receive forgiveness for his previous denials.
4. Each time Peter affirms his love, Jesus
commissions him to feed and tend His lambs and
sheep.
5. Jesus forewarns Peter of his future death but
also invites him to follow Him.
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