Pope at General Audience: English Summary
English language summary of Pope Francis' catechesis at the
General Audience of 20 December 2017
Speaker:
Dear Brothers and Sisters: In our continuing
catechesis on the Eucharist, we now turn to the celebration of Mass, starting
with the introductory rites. These rites are not marginal: they dispose
us to listen in faith to the word of God and to partake worthily in the
Eucharistic sacrifice. Each ritual gesture is expressive of the mysteries
we prepare to celebrate. As the priest kisses the altar, we are reminded
that Mass is an encounter of love with the living Christ. As we join in
making the sign of the cross, we recall that by our baptism we share in the
love of God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, revealed on the cross of
Christ. So too, the liturgical greeting — "The Lord be with
you” — and our response — “And with your spirit” — bring us together as
members of Christ’s body the Church, each with his or her own gifts to offer in
a harmonious symphony of praise and thanksgiving. The introductory rites
culminate in the penitential act, in which we humbly acknowledge our sins, in
order to pass with the Lord from death to new life through the sacramental
celebration of his passion, death and resurrection.
Santo Padre:
Saluto i pellegrini di lingua inglese presenti all’Udienza
odierna, specialmente i gruppi di giovani studenti provenienti da Australia e
Stati Uniti d’America. Nell’imminenza del Santo Natale, invoco su voi e sulle
vostre famiglie la gioia e la pace nel Signore Gesù.
Speaker:
I greet all the English-speaking pilgrims and visitors
taking part in today’s Audience, particularly the student groups from Australia
and the United States of America. In these final days before our
celebration of Christmas, I invoke upon you and your families the joy and peace
of our Lord Jesus Christ.
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