Abels Sacrifice

[Tab'le De'Bah-Rye]

Is this what the genisis passage means and why jesus muliplied the loafs and fish...does this mean as followers of GOD and heaven possibly where to eat less meat...and that the world is shrouded in darkness the sin(the animal kingdom) of fighting for territory and procreation above higher pursuits of virtue(heaven) and that traditionally as christians when we fast we fast off meat because of the virtue of abel...and that church tradition in this manner is good including the official compulsary days like ash for attendance and christmas easter and sundays, and our traditional friday fast off meat and to eat grain through the day and a full meal with fish at night(sunset) In that we are to bow to the kingdom of heaven instead of the ways of the world, territory agression and fighting over family turf and or potential mates.We are to pursue higher endevours of virtue and love for one another and understanding the lies that proceeds sin in that we are to not get caught up in the emotions of anger,lust,greed,envy,sloth,coventous(ex
cessive pride)and gluttony(of any earthly matter)

Edited May 28, 2009 by Tab'le Du'Bah-Rye

[Archaeology cat]

I was under the impression that we fast from flesh (meat) because Jesus gave for us His Flesh. I'm not sure if Abel's sacrifice has anything to do with it or not. What made Abel's sacrifice good was that he offered the best to God, whereas Cain did not.

[LouisvilleFan]

[quote name='Archaeology cat' post='1877152' date='May 28 2009, 08:16 AM']I was under the impression that we fast from flesh (meat) because Jesus gave for us His Flesh. I'm not sure if Abel's sacrifice has anything to do with it or not. What made Abel's sacrifice good was that he offered the best to God, whereas Cain did not.[/quote]

Although, it was the bloody sacrifice that God preferred.

Notice we offer both at Mass... the grain and the lamb. The bread we bring is unacceptable to God, but Christ substitutes his own flesh on our behalf.

Edited June 2, 2009 by LouisvilleFan