The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 145: Introduction to the Liturgy (2025)
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May 25, 2025 Fr. Mike delves into the essence of the liturgy, shedding light on its profound significance. He answers key questions about why the liturgy exists and what it truly means. Through liturgical practices, believers can encounter the grace of Jesus Christ, gaining direct access to God. The conversation also touches on the importance of community in worship and reflects on the pivotal document from the Second Vatican Council, highlighting how the liturgy connects us to divine redemption.
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Meaning of Liturgy
- The word "liturgy" means the participation of the people of God in the work of God.
- Through liturgy, believers engage actively in God's divine work in the world.
Liturgy and the Paschal Mystery
- The liturgy centers on the Paschal mystery: Christ's passion, resurrection, and ascension.
- It is through liturgy that the faithful live from Christ's work and witness it to the world.
Liturgy as Christ's Sacred Action
- The liturgy is the exercise of Christ's priestly office involving sanctification through perceptible signs.
- It surpasses all other church actions in efficacy as it involves Christ and His mystical body.
