I have the same impression. Because how could it be less than what we celebrate at Mass? And we acknowledge both receiving in heart and body. I also tend to think the big difference will be our full awareness and understanding of what we are receiving. I think the element of faith will be gone. It is neccessary here, but when everything is revealed, we will know and experience the fulness of the beatific vision in our communion.Both, but the final consummation will have with a new heaven and new earth.
When that time arrives all the Sacraments will cease.Both, but the final consummation will have with a new heaven and new earth.
What is the source of this, please?When that time arrives all the Sacraments will cease.
Yes, it is a Mass, and yes, faith and hope will then be dissolved into Love.I probably didnt post this in the right sub-forum.
I have the same impression. Because how could it be less than what we celebrate at Mass? And we acknowledge both receiving in heart and body. I also tend to think the big difference will be our full awareness and understanding of what we are receiving. I think the element of faith will be gone. It is neccessary here, but when everything is revealed, we will know and experience the fulness of the beatific vision in our communion.
Does that make sense? Just hoping someone can better explain this heavenly supper.
Peace
Michael
Yes I agree.The sacraments are outward objective, concrete signs that hold the divine grace of Jesus Christ within, Who serves us from the High Altar in heaven.
At the end of the world, faith and hope will be realized with Jesus now fully present to us, and thus no more signs from God’s creation: water, bread, wine, priest representative, our marriage now consummated with Christ; no more sin due to our now realized perfect union with Jesus, and thus no need for confession. We will also be likewise in full communion with the Heavenly Father and Holy Spirit.
I believe this, in part. Because I see all the Sacraments as related to living in this world. But the Mass, and Eucharist in particular, is not so easy to dismiss as finished. If anything, I think completed in heaven.When that time arrives all the Sacraments will cease.
I believe this in whole. God’s love will be both realized and experienced without any doubt or selfishness. Those who let God’s love bear fruit in their lives will be there to find its joy.Yes, it is a Mass, and yes, faith and hope will then be dissolved into Love.
So, my sense is that heaven would be an eternal Mass, but Mass as we know it here is actual food. It is not food for the stomache and taste, but nevertheless food that is eaten. This food, which is the Lord’s body, is a mystery for us as Christians to discern very reverently. It is the result of our doubt and weakness that this food was given. It is for us to proclaim our faith and yet also to be strengthened at the same time.The sacraments are outward objective, concrete signs that hold the divine grace of Jesus Christ within, Who serves us from the High Altar in heaven.
At the end of the world, faith and hope will be realized with Jesus now fully present to us, and thus no more signs from God’s creation: water, bread, wine, priest representative, our marriage now consummated with Christ; no more sin due to our now realized perfect union with Jesus, and thus no need for confession. We will also be likewise in full communion with the Heavenly Father and Holy Spirit.
I am glad you see the mysteries so reverently in the Mass. In my everyday life, I am trying to keep Mass in the forefront of my heart. I have much to grow. Do you think the first converts had this kind of understanding of Breaking Bread? I think the essential Christ in their breaking bread was there. The depth of understanding may have varied with individuals. There is, obviously, the communal aspect of the sacrament, but just like all prayer and devotion, individuals have varying depths of understanding, focus, holiness, etc.When we enter the church, we renew our baptismal promises with Holy Water. When Mass begins, we are no longer in the world, but participating in the life of God Himself.
We are no longer in the world’s linear time, but in God’s eternal time.
We are on sacred ground, and when we attend Mass, Jesus Christ is ministering to us from the heavenly altar before our Heavenly Father, the angels and the saints. He stands wounded but triumphant, the Lamb of God.
We may be standing still in the pew, but the Holy Spirit is carrying each one of us, both individually and the entire gathering, we being brought before the Father.
You can say that in this world, the Mass is the first step into heaven, into the Holy of Holies.
True and deep participation of the Mass is hearing the Word of God with full attention and recollection, and letting His Word penetrate us. From here we go into the Liturgy of the Eucharist, and witness the Father through Jesus Christ preparing us for the Sacred Banquet.
True participation at Mass is knowing the parts of the Mass and what they do, the understanding of sacred space and time, and seeing that the greatest work we can do for God is to participate in full comprehension the Mass as atonement for sin in the world, and for new life and redemption. At Mass, we stand united with God to overcome the world through Jesus Christ, active through the Church.