1566. “It is in the Eucharistic cult or in the Eucharistic assembly of the faithful (synaxis) that they exercise in a supreme degree their sacred office; there, acting in the person of Christ and proclaiming his mystery, they unite the votive offerings of the faithful to the sacrifice of Christ their head, and in the sacrifice of the Mass they make present again and apply, until the coming of the Lord, the unique sacrifice of the New Testament, that namely of Christ offering himself once for all a spotless victim to the Father.”49 From this unique sacrifice their whole priestly ministry draws its strength.50
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
216. What is the hope of the new heavens and the new earth?
335. What are the effects of the sacrament of Holy Orders?
27. What does it mean in practice for a person to believe in God?
428. Are all called to Christian holiness?
86. What does the word “Incarnation” mean?
326. What is the effect of episcopal ordination?
338. For what ends has God instituted Matrimony?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What is the role of faith in the midst of suffering, according to Job 13:15-16?
What does the Bible teach about transforming the body?
What is the meaning of the “True Vine” metaphor in John 15:1-8?
How to be generous and share with those in need?
What is the role of leaders in the church according to 1 Timothy 3:1-13?
