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The Time of Fulfillment

January 25, 2009

We hear in today’s Gospel Jesus’ inaugural address. He tells us that the time of fulfillment is now. This means that the whole of Israelite history is summed up in his person. He is the new Temple, the true prophet, the everlasting covenant, and the definitive Torah. And this means that all people must make a decision about him.