Catholic Word of the Day: BETHANY, 03-28-15

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BETHANY

 

Beyond Mount Olivet, about one mile southeast of where Christ ascended into heaven, on the side of a nearby hill, is the traditional house where Martha and Mary lived with Lazarus, and where Christ raised Lazarus from the dead. In the fourth century a crypt-chapel marked Lazarus' tomb. The original Bethany was destroyed by the Romans under Titus (A.D. 39-81) and never rebuilt. Monasteries, early Christian churches, and fairly modern shrines were built nearby, but today all are in a ruined condition. In 1187 Bethany was claimed by the Moslems, who forbade Christians to enter the tomb, but in 1614 the Franciscans by payment were allowed to open another entrance so Christians could approach the tomb without going through the mosque. (Etym. Greek bêthania, Hebrew bet`aniyyah, contraction of bêt chananyah, house of Ananiyah.)

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Beyond Mount Olivet, about one mile southeast of where Christ ascended into heaven, on the side of a nearby hill, is the traditional house where Martha and Mary lived with Lazarus, and where Christ raised Lazarus from the dead.

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[Missouri gal]

Interesting post. Just a wild thought, but I wonder if, when the LORD returns, he might reclaim some such properties. It could be an interesting scene, since the Muslims say they will welcome him when he comes. Thanks for the welcome. Can I have my church back now? Or; the angels and I would like to offer a Mass here. You won’t mind, of course?

[Grateful2God]

You know, I realize it was God's Will, but I always think that, if I were Lazarus, I would have been disappointed to wake up and have to come back. Being in the place of rest, or even in Purgatory, I wouldn't want to come back to life. Funny thing, Jesus stood and told him to come forth and he did so. He obeyed. That's important.
I often wonder what the two spoke of afterward, what consolation Jesus offered. How the family and friends rejoiced, but was Lazarus sad? Just a thought...