God is Present in the Holy Mass
Just as the Passover meal marked the Israelite’s freedom from slavery in Egypt, the Mass too is a celebration of Christ’s death and resurrection – our victory from slavery to sin and death.
How great in importance is the Sacrifice of the Mass? Greater than all our human prayers and good works. St. Francis de Sales shares the sentiments of many saints as he writes:
“The sum of all spiritual exercises, (is) the most holy, sacred, and Sovereign Sacrifice and Sacrament of the Eucharist, the very center of our Christian religion, the heart of all devotion, the soul of piety; that Ineffable Mystery which embraces the whole depth of Divine Love, by which God, giving himself really to us, conveys all his graces and favors to men with royal magnificence … Prayer made in union with this Divine Sacrifice has untold power…”
So why wait until Sunday to go to Mass? Saint Francis also said,
“Strive, then, to your utmost to be present every day at this holy Celebration, in order that with the priest you may offer the Sacrifice of your Redeemer on behalf of yourself, and the whole Church, to God the Father.”
As Catholics, we are blessed to have the great gift of the Mass and the Eucharistic presence of God! To prepare for Sunday’s chat, Please look over the article, “The Glory of the Mass.”
In our Living Jesus Chat Room this Sunday, we will discuss these points:
- What parallels are there between the Passover meal celebrated by the Israelites, and the Last Supper?
- The Mass is often said to be a foretaste of Heaven! Why might people say this?
- The article says “Yet, the daily ritual can, at times, so familiarize us with the awesome glory of the Mass, that we might lose sight of how special it is.” What are some ways to remain attentive to so great a celebration?
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