1096. Jewish liturgy and Christian liturgy. A better knowledge of the Jewish people’s faith and religious life as professed and lived even now can help our better understanding of certain aspects of Christian liturgy. For both Jews and Christians Sacred Scripture is an essential part of their respective liturgies: in the proclamation of the Word of God, the response to this word, prayer of praise and intercession for the living and the dead, invocation of God’s mercy. In its characteristic structure the Liturgy of the Word originates in Jewish prayer. the Liturgy of the Hours and other liturgical texts and formularies, as well as those of our most venerable prayers, including the Lord’s Prayer, have parallels in Jewish prayer. the Eucharistic Prayers also draw their inspiration from the Jewish tradition. the relationship between Jewish liturgy and Christian liturgy, but also their differences in content, are particularly evident in the great feasts of the liturgical year, such as Passover. Christians and Jews both celebrate the Passover. For Jews, it is the Passover of history, tending toward the future; for Christians, it is the Passover fulfilled in the death and Resurrection of Christ, though always in expectation of its definitive consummation.
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213. How can one reconcile the existence of hell with the infinite goodness of God?
410. How does one participate in bringing about the common good?
294. Why is the Eucharist a “pledge of future glory”?
302. What are the essential elements of the sacrament of Reconciliation?
500. How should children be considered?
584. Why do we say “our” Father?
166. Why is the Church called “Catholic”?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What is the role of church leaders according to Ephesians 4:11-12?
What is the importance of gratitude in the Christian life, according to the first letter to Timothy?
What does the Bible teach about transforming the body?
What does the Song of Songs teach us about the search for the loved one?
How important is Jesus’ resurrection, and what can we learn from his appearance to the disciples?
What is the importance of fellowship with Christ according to 1 Corinthians 1:9?
What is the importance of Christian discipline according to 1 Corinthians 9:24-27?
