your body is the temple of the Lord

[ReinnieR]

they seem to always use that when they're trying to preach that Drinking/Smoking/eating too much/eating unhealthy(junk foods) is a sin

i'm kinda confused.

i understand that the Lord is within the hearts of the faithful.

"the kindom of God is at hand"

we the Mystici Corporis Christi

Luke 17:20-21
Asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come, he [Jesus] said in reply, "The coming of the kingdom of God cannot be observed. And no one will announce, 'Look, here it is, or 'There it is.' For behold the kingdom of God is among you."

John 15:23
Whever loves me will keep my word, and my Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our dwelling with him.


John 15: 20
On that day you will realize that I am in the Father and you are in me and I in you.


but also i have Theoketos in mind.

i'm confused

[ReinnieR]

[img]http://www.tiamzon.net/images/theotokos.jpg[/img]

isn't one of Our Lady's title the ark of the covenant?

[Brother Adam]

The catechism talks about how God became man so that we might become God. When we consume the Eucharist, Jesus Christ in a way is living in us, and we are dying to ourselves, our fleshly sinful selves. Mary is Theokotos, yet, when we are baptized, and when we consume the Eucharist, Christ Himself, we become God-bearers.

We should take reasonable care of our bodies. Gluttony is certianly a sin. Drinking can be a sin if someone drinks to the point of getting drunk. Casual drinking does not harm the body, and a glass of red wine even helps the heart and other bodily functions, it is good for you. Smoking can be sinful, and I really don't believe Catholics should smoke, however the occassional cigar, pipe will not harm you. Eating unhealthy foods can be a sin if you are digging into them too much and not taking care of yourself.

Am I answering the question? Or am I off base?

[quote name='ReinnieR' date='Mar 27 2006, 12:35 AM']they seem to always use that when they're trying to preach that Drinking/Smoking/eating too much/eating unhealthy(junk foods) is a sin

i'm kinda confused.

i understand that the Lord is within the hearts of the faithful.

"the kindom of God is at hand"

we the Mystici Corporis Christi

Luke 17:20-21
Asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come, he [Jesus] said in reply, "The coming of the kingdom of God cannot be observed. And no one will announce, 'Look, here it is, or 'There it is.' For behold the kingdom of God is among you."

John 15:23
Whever loves me will keep my word, and my Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our dwelling with him.
John 15: 20
On that day you will realize that I am in the Father and you are in me and I in you.
but also i have Theoketos in mind.

i'm confused
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[Brother Adam]

[quote name='ReinnieR' date='Mar 27 2006, 12:39 AM'][img]http://www.tiamzon.net/images/theotokos.jpg[/img]

isn't one of Our Lady's title the ark of the covenant?
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Yes, typologically she is the ark of the New Covenant, Jesus. She is also the New Eve.

[ReinnieR]

THANKS BROTHER


VERY CLEAR!

[phatcatholic]

Mary as the Ark of the Covenant
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Mary as the New Eve
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[ReinnieR]

[quote name='phatcatholic' date='Mar 27 2006, 02:37 PM']Mary as the Ark of the Covenant
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Mary as the New Eve
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thanks nick