1346. The liturgy of the Eucharist unfolds according to a fundamental structure which has been preserved throughout the centuries down to our own day. It displays two great parts that form a fundamental unity:
– the gathering, the liturgy of the Word, with readings, homily and general intercessions;
– the liturgy of the Eucharist, with the presentation of the bread and wine, the consecratory thanksgiving, and communion.
The liturgy of the Word and liturgy of the Eucharist together form “one single act of worship”;170 The Eucharistic table set for us is the table both of the Word of God and of the Body of the Lord.171
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324. What place does the sacrament of Holy Orders have in the divine plan of salvation?
293. When is it possible to give Holy Communion to other Christians?
142. What is the work of the Spirit in Mary?
523. What is forbidden by the eighth commandment?
16. To whom is given the task of authentically interpreting the deposit of faith?
331. How is the sacrament of Holy Orders celebrated?
579. What is the place of the Our Father in the Scriptures?
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