Day 144: How We Worship (Part 2 Introduction with Bishop Andrew Cozzens) (2024)
May 23, 2024
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Bishop Andrew Cozzens discusses the significance of worship and sacraments in the Catholic faith, emphasizing encounters with Jesus through confession and Eucharist. They explore the transformative power of liturgy and sacraments, highlighting the communal aspect of rituals and how they lead believers to a deeper relationship with God.
Having faith is essential for sacraments to be transformative, as seen in the story of the woman with faith receiving healing.
Sacraments offer direct encounters with God, fostering a deep relationship and enabling transformation in individuals.
Deep dives
The Power of Faith in the Sacraments
Having faith when receiving the sacraments is crucial as it allows them to be transformative. An example from the Gospels highlights the effectiveness of faith in the story of the woman with the hemorrhage who touched Jesus with faith, receiving healing. Faith in the sacraments enables one to be open to the transformative power present in each sacramental encounter.
Encountering Jesus through the Sacraments
The sacraments serve as direct encounters with God, providing a way for individuals to experience His presence in a manner that is not possible elsewhere. By engaging in these sacramental experiences, individuals are able to establish a profound relationship with God, allowing for transformation and the opportunity to live in accordance with His will.
The Efficacious Significance of the Sacraments
The sacraments are efficacious signs, causing what they signify to occur. Unlike ordinary signs, like a stop sign, sacramental signs have a supernatural effect. For instance, in the sacrament of baptism, the sign of washing away sin actually results in the washing away of original sin and the infusion of new life.
The Purpose of the Sacraments in Transformation
The sacraments play a crucial role in the continuous transformation of individuals by accompanying them at every stage of their lives. From birth through various milestones like marriage, priesthood, and moments of healing or reconciliation, the sacraments provide grace and facilitate growth, helping individuals become more like Jesus and deepen their relationship with the Trinity.
Part 2 of the Catechism—the Second Pillar—is about “how we worship” through the Liturgy and the sacraments. Fr. Mike sits down with Bishop Andrew Cozzens to discuss the significance of the way we worship God and how Jesus meets us in the sacraments.
This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.
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Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.
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