Last night, during the anticipatory Mass, most of the catechumens who have been preparing for baptism or full communion with the Church were here. As Lent begins, the gathered community begins to see more and more evidence of this particular group's presence.
This week, they take another step toward their eventual entrance and full participation in the sacramental life of the Church at prayer. Until now, they have been meeting and learning, and even attending the liturgies on the weekends, but other than observing and learning (just soaking things in) they have not been taking any active part in the liturgy. Now, having observed the Rite of Election, they are properly referred to as the Elect of God.
What an honorable title! What exalting words. I wonder if they realize their place of honor in the eyes of our Creator!
This week, they take another step toward their eventual entrance and full participation in the sacramental life of the Church at prayer. Until now, they have been meeting and learning, and even attending the liturgies on the weekends, but other than observing and learning (just soaking things in) they have not been taking any active part in the liturgy. Now, having observed the Rite of Election, they are properly referred to as the Elect of God.
What an honorable title! What exalting words. I wonder if they realize their place of honor in the eyes of our Creator!
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