Sunday 19 September 2010

Precious Blood

Saturday, 18 September 2010

The Pope and The Precious Blood

  • Today at Westminster Cathedral the Holy Father directed the concelebrants and the congregation to the large hanging crucifix above the altar. 
  • This was the Votive Mass of The Precious Blood of Christ, and the Holy Father spoke movingly about Christ the High priest and His solidarity with all those who suffer. 
  • In this context the Pope highlighted the suffering of victims of sexual abuse and spoke of the continuing need to safeguard our children. 
  • The Church herself is suffering because of the "sins" of abusers and others, and this suffering is also taken into the Sacrifice of Christ. In a special way, the Sacrifice of the Eucharist will embrace all those who have been hurt and are hurting, as well as all the sick and incapacitated. 
  • The Eucharist is healing because of Christ's Death and Resurrection - He is the "High Priest of the good things to come". 
  • We should have great hope for the future because of Christ. 
  • The Precious Blood is a sign of that self-giving love which brings ultimate meaning to our lives and promises healing and protection for all who will come to Him.


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