The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 147: Christ’s Work in the Liturgy (2025)
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May 27, 2025 Discover the vital connection between Christ's work and the liturgy as sacred signs of grace. Explore how the sacraments poignantly signify the Paschal mystery—Christ's life, death, and resurrection. Uncover the timeless nature of this mystery, transcending past events to influence every moment. Delve into the beautiful role of Christ in liturgical practices and how these elements enrich both our earthly worship and celestial experiences.
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Pray to See God's Presence
- Pray for open eyes to recognize God's presence in liturgy beyond the ordinary.
- Receive the grace of sacraments with faith, worship, and love, embracing ordinary things used extraordinarily.
Sacraments Cause Grace Efficaciously
- Sacraments are sacred signs that effectively cause the grace they signify through Christ's action and the Holy Spirit's power.
- They are perceptible words and actions accessible to human nature, making grace present efficaciously.
Paschal Mystery Transcends Time
- The Paschal Mystery of Jesus transcends time because it participates in divine eternity.
- Though it happened once in history, it is made present in all times and never becomes past.
