Are you prepared for Holy Mass?
Today’s readings are framed by a meal or, in the case of the second reading, a communal gathering of praise and thanksgiving. In the religious context of Christ’s time, worship and meal are one act.
Today’s readings are framed by a meal or, in the case of the second reading, a communal gathering of praise and thanksgiving. In the religious context of Christ’s time, worship and meal are one act.
I believe a forgiven sinner, one who has undergone conversion, becomes a zealous follower of Christ. This is primarily because he/she is a “direct” beneficiary of the healing and redemptive mission of Christ. Thus he/she is more inspired and would burst into action.
When I was a young seminarian, I had a “pastoral trauma” when I asked one of the priests in my community if he could possibly bless the new car of a friend who was passing by. In a very curt way, the priest said, “I have so much work in the office. I can’t be blessing cars upon request.”
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