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The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass is the greatest prayer we can offer, and is the source and summit of the Christian Life. The Mass is a Memorial, a Sacrament, and a Sacrifice:
The Mass is a memorial of the Passion and Death of our Lord, for Christ at His last supper said, “Do this for a commemoration of Me.”
The Mass is also a Sacrament, which is an outward sign of inward grace, ordained by Jesus Christ, by which grace is given to our souls. The Sacrament of the Eucharist is the true Body and Blood of Jesus Christ, together with His Soul and Divinity, under the appearances of bread and wine. The bread and wine are changed into the Body and Blood of Christ by the power of God when the words of consecration, ordained by Jesus Christ, are pronounced by the priest in Holy Mass.
Finally, the Holy Mass is the Sacrifice of the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ, really present on the altar under the appearances of bread and wine, and offered to God for the living and the dead. The Holy Mass is one and the same Sacrifice with that of the Cross, inasmuch as Christ, who offered Himself, a bleeding Victim, on the Cross to His Heavenly Father, continues to offer Himself in an unbloody manner on the altar, through the ministry of His priests. The Sacrifice of the Mass is offered for four ends: first, to give supreme honour and glory to God; secondly, to thank Him for all His benefits; thirdly to satisfy God for our sins and to obtain the grace of repentance; and fourthly, to obtain all other graces and blessings through Jesus Christ.
All are welcome to join us; there will be a meal at the Chaplaincy afterwards which will cost £2. Rejoice and be glad, for through the Sacrifice of Christ the Kingdom of God is opened to us!
Venue : University Catholic Chaplaincy
Type: Free, Society Events
Start Date: Sunday 04-02-2024 - 18:00
End date: Sunday 04-02-2024 - 20:30