In my last post I reviewed many acts that when directed toward God can be worship but are not exclusive to worship. This includes actions like praying, bowing, offering praise, or showing honor and respect to others. Each of these acts has a context when it is appropriate for other people to receive our plea … Continue reading What Does It Mean to Worship? (Part 2)
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What Does It Mean to Worship? (Part 1)
In my last post I reviewed why Catholics make sacred images and often venerate them, and how we understand that does not violate God’s command to not make or bow down to an idol. We also of course venerate (or honor) the saints, and especially the Blessed Virgin Mary. The Catholic understanding of that practice … Continue reading What Does It Mean to Worship? (Part 1)
The Eucharist as the New Bread of the Presence
“Think not that I have come to abolish the law and the prophets; I have come not to abolish them but to fulfil them." (Matthew 5:17) I began this series of posts on the Eucharist with an understanding that Jesus is the fulfillment of the prophet Moses and is leading his people in a new … Continue reading The Eucharist as the New Bread of the Presence
The Eucharist as an Offering
“Think not that I have come to abolish the law and the prophets; I have come not to abolish them but to fulfil them." (Matthew 5:17) In my last post I reviewed a Catholic understanding of the words said by Christ at the Last Supper -- “This is my body which is given for you. … Continue reading The Eucharist as an Offering
The Eucharist as Sacrifice
“Think not that I have come to abolish the law and the prophets; I have come not to abolish them but to fulfil them." (Matthew 5:17) In my last two posts here and here I’ve reviewed the Passover of the Old Covenant and how it foreshadows Christ, who becomes the Passover Lamb of the New … Continue reading The Eucharist as Sacrifice
Between the Farm and the Cross 