1182. The altar of the New Covenant is the Lord’s Cross,59 from which the sacraments of the Paschal mystery flow. On the altar, which is the center of the church, the sacrifice of the Cross is made present under sacramental signs. the altar is also the table of the Lord, to which the People of God are invited.60 In certain Eastern liturgies, the altar is also the symbol of the tomb (Christ truly died and is truly risen).
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
545. Why is our prayer efficacious?
462. Are family bonds an absolute good?
396. When does one commit a venial sin?
451. How did Jesus act in regard to the Sabbath?
230. For what reason are the sacraments necessary for salvation?
205. What happens to our body and our soul after death?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
How did King Asa restore true worship and win the war against Ethiopia in 1 Kings 15:9-24?
What does Daniel’s dream about the four wild beasts in Daniel 7 mean?
What does Hosea 7:14-16 reveal about God’s judgment against hypocrisy?
What does the book of Hosea teach us about God’s unwavering love for his people?
David’s old age and death: the end of a life of ups and downs (2 Samuel 23, 24)
What is Ezekiel’s message about individual responsibility before God?
How Obedience to God Can Lead to Victory: An Analysis of the Siege of Jericho (Joshua 6)?
