The Eucharist in relation to the world: Just as Christ offered Himself for the whole world, so we in the Eucharist join in His sacrifice and offer ourselves in union with Him for all mankind. In our petitions we pray for every human need, for every class of person, and for the extension of God’s reign over every individual, over every family and community, and over every area of human existence. The Eucharistic celebration expresses in symbol and by the power of grace what mankind is called to do with its history, namely, sanctify all things—the basic meaning of sacrifice, sacrum-facere, and bring all things into union with God. We are meant to glorify God and find our unity and perfection in Him alone.
Sincerely in Christ,
Rev. Jeffery A. Fasching
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