1368. The Eucharist is also the sacrifice of the Church. the Church which is the Body of Christ participates in the offering of her Head. With him, she herself is offered whole and entire. She unites herself to his intercession with the Father for all men. In the Eucharist the sacrifice of Christ becomes also the sacrifice of the members of his Body. the lives of the faithful, their praise, sufferings, prayer, and work, are united with those of Christ and with his total offering, and so acquire a new value. Christ’s sacrifice present on the altar makes it possible for all generations of Christians to be united with his offering.
In the catacombs the Church is often represented as a woman in prayer, arms outstretched in the praying position. Like Christ who stretched out his arms on the cross, through him, with him, and in him, she offers herself and intercedes for all men.
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
547. Is there a prayer of Mary in the Gospel?
132. What does the Ascension mean?
47. Who is the Holy Spirit revealed to us by Jesus Christ?
345. What is required when one of the spouses is not a Catholic?
37. Why does one profess belief that there is only one God?
336. With what authority is the priestly ministry exercised?
88. What does the Council of Chalcedon (in the year 451) teach in this regard?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What does it mean to submit to God’s discipline, according to Hebrews 12:5-11?
What does Hosea 7:14-16 reveal about God’s judgment against hypocrisy?
What does Nahum 1:9 say about God’s mercy to those who repent?
The story of Daniel in the lions’ den (Daniel 6)
What is the seventy week prophecy in Daniel 9?
How important is God’s love to our lives, according to 1 John 4:8?
