Roman Catholic Lens Commentary: Galatians 3:19-29

## Roman Catholic Lens Reading of Galatians 3:19-29

### Tradition-Specific Interpretation

We read this passage as emphasizing the unity and equality of all believers in Christ, a unity that is sacramentally realized in the Body of Christ, the Church. The passage underscores that the Law served as a 'custodian' until Christ came, highlighting the fulfillment of the Old Covenant in the New Covenant established by Jesus. In the Catholic tradition, this is understood as pointing to the transformative grace of baptism, which makes us children of God and heirs to the promise. This passage is a call to recognize our identity in Christ, transcending cultural, social, and gender distinctions within the Church's sacramental life.

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