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).
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518. How is justice and solidarity among nations brought about?
496. What is the meaning of the conjugal act?
236. How is the liturgy celebrated?
176. What is apostolic succession?
83. In what sense is Jesus the Only Begotten Son of God?
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What is the importance of gratitude and contentment according to the book of Ecclesiastes?
What is the message behind the parable of the Pharisee and the Publican?
How Obedience to God Can Lead to Victory: An Analysis of the Siege of Jericho (Joshua 6)?
What is the importance of faith in the healing of blind Bartimaeus, described in Matthew 20:29-34?
The Quest for Divine Justice: Tobias’ Example Against Israel’s Oppressors
What does Daniel’s dream about the four wild beasts in Daniel 7 mean?
