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Introduction

This is the third installment in our series journeying through episodes of Fr. Thomas Hopko’s podcast, The Names of Jesus. This study will deepen our understanding of the various titles and attributes of Jesus, enhancing our spiritual growth and theological insight. 

Aligned with this year’s OCF theme, “Jesus, The King of All”, our discussion today will center on the episode titled “Jesus, Our Peace.” We invite you to listen to the full podcast episode here. This discussion will focus on the first 9 minutes and 48 seconds of the episode.

Questions for Discussion

  1. What does it mean to be at peace with God? With others? With ourselves?
  2. What are the “dividing walls of hostility” still at work in our world today?
  3. What is the relationship between the Cross and the reconciliation of all humanity?
  4. How can we invite the Peace of Christ into our lives no matter the circumstances in which we find ourselves?
  5. What else stood out to you in what Fr. Hopko shared in this portion of the podcast?

Closing Prayer

We thank you, O Master, Lover of Mankind, King of the ages and Bestower of good things, Who destroyed the dividing wall of enmity, and granted peace to the human race, and Who now has granted peace to Your servants. Instill in them the fear of You and confirm in them love one for the other. Extinguish every dispute and banish all temptation to disagreement. For You are our peace and to You we ascribe glory: to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.