1083. The dual dimension of the Christian liturgy as a response of faith and love to the spiritual blessings the Father bestows on us is thus evident. On the one hand, the Church, united with her Lord and “in the Holy Spirit,”5 blesses the Father “for his inexpressible gift6 in her adoration, praise, and thanksgiving. On the other hand, until the consummation of God’s plan, the Church never ceases to present to the Father the offering of his own gifts and to beg him to send the Holy Spirit upon that offering, upon herself, upon the faithful, and upon the whole world, so that through communion in the death and resurrection of Christ the Priest, and by the power of the Spirit, these divine blessings will bring forth the fruits of life “to the praise of his glorious grace.”7
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
545. Why is our prayer efficacious?
183. What is the competence of the college of bishops?
128. Why is the Resurrection at the same time a transcendent occurrence?
144. What happened at Pentecost?
209. What is meant by the term “heaven”?
292. What are the fruits of Holy Communion?
278. Who is the minister for the celebration of the Eucharist?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What does James 5:7-11 teach us about patience in times of suffering?
How to be generous and share with those in need?
What does it mean to love God and neighbor and what is the importance of this teaching in the Bible?
What is the criticism against relying on military force instead of God in Amos 2:14-16?
What does the Bible say about the importance of honesty and integrity in Ecclesiasticus 20:1-11?
