In Christ we are called to a demanding lifestyle in freedom, says Pope Francis in reflecting on Galatians.
Pope Francis continued his explanation of St. Paul's teaching on the Law found in the Book of Galatians.
At the August 18 general audience, the Pope noted how St. Paul presents the Law in a "before and after" situation with Christ ... the same as Paul's own life had a "before and after" with Christ's entrance into it.
Now justified by Christ, we "are called to the demanding lifestyle of the freedom of the Gospel."
All is grace
The Pope said it's important to take stock of how well we understand this.
Do "we still live in the period in which we need the Law [to be justified], or if instead we are fully aware of having received the grace of becoming children of God so as to live in love," he asked.
