Vatican II In A Year Day 5: SC 1-4, The liturgy is a work of redemption
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Jan 5, 2025 Fr. Matthew Schneider dives into the transformative theme of liturgy as a work of redemption. He explores the concept of anamnesis, showing how it makes Christ present in the Eucharist. The connection between the Eucharist and the unity of the Church is unpacked, emphasizing its role as the source and summit of faith. Additionally, he discusses the dual nature of the Church and how liturgy strengthens believers for their mission. Practical norms and the continuity of traditions are highlighted, shedding light on the richness of worship.
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Liturgy Makes Salvation Present
- The liturgy makes Christ present by an anamnesis that is more than memory; it makes the saving events present to the faithful.
- This presence is central: the Eucharist is the source and summit that forms the Church and Christian life.
Eucharist And Church Are One
- The Eucharist and the Church mutually constitute one another: the Church makes the Eucharist and the Eucharist makes the Church.
- The Council emphasizes the Eucharist as the Church's source and summit, uniting believers in one body.
Liturgy Mediates Tensions Of Church Life
- The Church is both human and divine, visible yet spiritual, acting and contemplative; the liturgy mediates that tension.
- Through liturgy the human is elevated to the divine and believers are drawn toward the heavenly city yet to come.
