Saint Lazarus 3D print model

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The striking narrative of a wealthy man and a beggar unfolds exclusively in Luke 16:19-31, as Christ presents two compelling scenes:\nThe Wealthy Man's State Here: Dressed in majestic purple and luxurious byssus, he indulged daily in extravagant festivities, while the destitute beggar was left helpless at his gate, lying amidst festering sores, longing for the scraps that fell from his table but received none, abandoned to the scavenging dogs.\nTheir Status in Eternity: The grand feast has concluded; the celestial banquet has commenced. Lazarus enjoys an honored place of distinction (compare John 13:23) as he rests his head on Abraham's bosom. Meanwhile, the wealthy man is relegated to the status of an outcast. He frantically requests even a drop of water. As the heavenly banquet proceeds, Lazarus remains by its side, barred from tending to the outcast who now lies before him in torment.\nModern Catholic exegetes have increasingly come to accept this narrative as a parable. It is also well-accepted lore that Lazarus's afflictions included leprosy. The purpose of this parable is to illustrate the dire consequences of neglecting life's opportunities, where Lazarus reaped a reward not because he was impoverished, but rather due to his noble acceptance of his circumstances; in contrast, the wealthy man suffered punishment, not because of his wealth, but as a result of his reckless disregard for the privileges afforded him by it.