Without It Our Faith Will Die

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The Mass is the center and kernel of Catholic worship; without it our faith would die, as it does in those who willfully miss their obligation of attendance at Mass. Those who have so often tried to stamp out the Church have understood this well, for they have always advocated abolishing the Mass. Yet with the Mass we have 'the power of God and the wisdom of God' which nothing can restrain. For the Holy Eucharist is not only a sacrament, it is also a sacrifice, the renewal of the Sacrifice of Mount Calvary, whereby the infinite fruits of that sacrifice are applied to our souls.

Father Desmond Murray, O.P.

 [This quotation is just one of the 1200 in my book,  Forgotten Truths to Set Faith Afire! - Word to Challenge Inspire, and Instruct.]