1350. The presentation of the offerings (the Offertory). Then, sometimes in procession, the bread and wine are brought to the altar; they will be offered by the priest in the name of Christ in the Eucharistic sacrifice in which they will become his body and blood. It is the very action of Christ at the Last Supper – “taking the bread and a cup.” “The Church alone offers this pure oblation to the Creator, when she offers what comes forth from his creation with thanksgiving.”175 The presentation of the offerings at the altar takes up the gesture of Melchizedek and commits the Creator’s gifts into the hands of Christ who, in his sacrifice, brings to perfection all human attempts to offer sacrifices.
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
508. What is forbidden by the seventh commandment?
84. What is the meaning of the title “Lord”?
63. What is the place of the human person in creation?
98. What does the virginal conception of Jesus mean?
338. For what ends has God instituted Matrimony?
378. What are the human virtues?
405. What is the foundation of the authority of society?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
The importance of hospitality and caring for others: The generosity of Tobias and his wife Sara.
The story of Daniel in the lions’ den (Daniel 6)
How to deal with opposition to the truth of the Gospel?
What is the importance of faith in the healing of blind Bartimaeus, described in Matthew 20:29-34?
What does the Bible say about God’s judgment and justice?
What is the role of God’s people in promoting social justice, according to Amos 5:24?
