Origen (c.185-253)
priest and theologian
Treatise on first principles, Bk. 2, chap. 6,2 : PG 11, 210-211
"No one laid hands on him"
In Christ we encounter such human characteristics that they have nothing to distinguish them from the weakness common to us mortals. At the same time we encounter characteristics so divine that they can only be appropriate to the sovereign and ineffable divine nature. Too small to comprehend this, the human mind is so dumbfounded that it does not know what to take its stand on nor which path to follow. Is it aware of God in Christ? Yet it sees him die. Does it take him to be a man? But see him coming back from the dead with the prize of his victory, having destroyed the reign of death. In the same way our contemplation needs to be practised with such reverence and fear that, in the same Jesus, it considers the truth of the two natures, avoiding attributing to the divine essence those things that are nor worthy of it or do not belong to it, but also avoiding seeing only an illusory appearance in historical events. .
In truth, causing such things as these to be heard by human ears, trying to express them in words considerably surpasses our ability, talent and language. I even think it surpasses the capability of the apostles. More still, the explanation of this mystery probably transcends the entire order of angelic powers.
Daily Marriage Tip for April 6, 2019:
When conflicts arise, use open-ended questions that allow your spouse to voice his/her feelings and opinions honestly. Avoid asking questions in a demanding tone.