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August 7, 2008

JUBILEE TEACHING

God, the Father

JUBILEE TEACHING FOR MARCH 9, 2008 | FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT

In the Old Testament, God is called the Father because he created the world. In the imagery of the Book of Exodus, God the Father made a covenant and gave his laws to Israel, his firstborn son (Ex 4:22).

For the Catholic Church, God is Father because he is the origin of everything and the supreme authority; also, he displays loving care for all his children. Additionally, God is a Father in relation to his Son, Jesus Christ.

In the Catholic creed, God is referred to as “the Almighty.” This adjective refers to his omnipotence, or universal power and might — God created everything, he rules everything and he can do everything. His power is loving and mysterious. God reveals his loving power in the way he takes care of his children and by his mercy, for he displays his power not by vengeance, but by forgiveness.

 

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