Original scientific paper
Faith in the Wilderness (Num 14:11; 20:12). An Attempt at Actualization
Domagoj Runje
; Catholic Faculty of Theology, University of Split, Split, Republic of Croatia
Abstract
In this brief account the author attempts to make an actualization of the biblical
texts Num 14:11; 20:12 in the context of the Year of Faith, launched on October
11, 2012 by Pope Benedict XVI. By observing these texts in their biblical context it is
possible to make a parallel between, on the one side, the role of Moses and his brother
Aaron in the desert, and, on the other, the role of the Church in the world. Specifically,
just as Moses and Aaron did not complete their mission of leading the people into the Promised Land, so the Church alone does not complete its mission of bringing the people
into communion with God. It was not Moses and Aaron who brought the people into
the Promised Land, but Joshua: in the same way, the one who finally brings the people
into communion with God is not the Church or her pastors, but Jesus Christ, who alone
brings abundant life. However, the mission of the Church is not to be considered as something
limited and closed because of this. On the contrary, the mission of the Church
is to keep the door of faith always open
Keywords
Moses; Aaron; Joshua; Church; Jesus Christ; Promised Land; Communion with God; faith
Hrčak ID:
266441
URI
Publication date:
1.12.2013.
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