1402. In an ancient prayer the Church acclaims the mystery of the Eucharist: “O sacred banquet in which Christ is received as food, the memory of his Passion is renewed, the soul is filled with grace and a pledge of the life to come is given to us.” If the Eucharist is the memorial of the Passover of the Lord Jesus, if by our communion at the altar we are filled “with every heavenly blessing and grace,”239 then the Eucharist is also an anticipation of the heavenly glory.
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366. What place does human freedom have in the plan of salvation?
332. Who can confer this sacrament?
343. How is the sacrament of Matrimony celebrated?
261. Is Baptism necessary for salvation?
156. In what way is the Church the body of Christ?
416. In what does the natural moral law consist?
38. With what name does God reveal Himself?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What is Jonah’s story and what lessons can we learn from it?
What is the role of leaders in the church according to 1 Timothy 3:1-13?
What is David’s example of faith mentioned in Hebrews 11:32-40?
What does the Bible say about the true source of comfort in times of trouble?
