Lenten Preparation in Light of the Gospel of Matthew
St Peter Diocese2021-06-28T17:02:44-07:00Lenten Preparation in Light of the Gospel of Matthew By Fr. Daniel Shaba In 1 Samuel 16 we see that David is anointed king by Samuel. Interestingly enough, what follows his anointing and enthronement as king brings light to the kingship of Christ. A chapter later, in 1 Samuel 17, King David faces one of his biggest challengers and the enemy of his people, Goliath. In contemporary times people have used the phrase “David versus Goliath” to describe a tough fight or even a battle worth fighting for. It is no coincidence that David is faced with a battle following [...]