Called to Communion What is the Mass?
Mar 7, 2025
Explore the deep theological implications of the Eucharist and how it connects to the Trinity. Delve into the sacrificial nature of the Mass and its unique role in Catholic worship. Discover the historical significance of Sunday Mass and what it means to miss it. Engage with the complexities of faith in families, especially when beliefs clash. Uncover the relationship between the Holy Spirit, the Blessed Mother, and the Apostles during Pentecost, and ponder the question of Communion with venial sins.
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Eucharist and the Trinity Clarified
- Receiving the Eucharist means receiving Jesus' full human nature and divine nature, but not the entire Trinity as three distinct persons.
- The second person of the Trinity (the Son) assumed human nature; thus the Eucharist contains the Son specifically in his hypostatic union.
Balanced Judgment Reflection
- Adapt how frequently you think about judgment based on your spiritual state to balance hope and caution.
- Focus more on mercy or judgment accordingly, tailored to support personal spiritual needs.
Participate Fully in the Mass
- The Mass is a true sacrifice that makes present the one eternal sacrifice of Christ distinct from Calvary's bloody sacrifice.
- Participate actively in Mass by offering yourself in love and repentance to grow in holiness.