The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 155: Who Celebrates the Liturgy
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The Whole Christ Celebrates Liturgy
- The liturgy is celebrated by the whole Christ: Christ the head and his entire body, which includes saints in heaven, not just believers on earth.
- The earthly liturgy participates in the eternal heavenly liturgy, making it a true encounter with what is happening in heaven right now.
Participating in Eternal Heavenly Liturgy
- The eternal liturgy in heaven includes the Spirit, the Church, and all creation praising God and fulfilling His plan.
- Through the sacraments, the Church enables us to participate in this eternal heavenly liturgy on earth.
Liturgy as a Church Celebration
- Liturgical services are always celebrations of the whole Church, not private functions.
- They manifest and affect the unity of the Church's body, with different members participating uniquely according to their role.