Why it is important to attend Sunday Mass (Pope Francis)
La Sunday mass it is an occasion for communion with God. Prayer, the reading of Sacred Scripture, the Eucharist and the community of other faithful are essential moments for strengthening the personal relationship with God. By participating in Mass, the faithful have the opportunity to renew their faith and to strengthen their bond with the community of believers.
La celebration of the Eucharist it is an act of adoration and thanksgiving for Christ's sacrifice on the cross and for the gift of his real presence in communion. Attending Mass is a way of expressing gratitude and appreciation for all the blessings received.
It is also an opportunity for meet other believers, exchange greetings and share life experiences. This celebration creates a sense of unity and solidarity among the faithful, who can be of great support in life's difficult moments.
It's a time for listen to the Word of God and to reflect on its implications for one's life. Furthermore, through participation in Mass, the faithful can learn the prayers, traditions and practices of the Catholic Church.
For Catholics it is a very welcome gesture to make the Holy Communion. Participation in Holy Communion is reserved for baptized faithful who are in a state of grace, i.e. who do not have unconfessed mortal sins.
The Catholic Church requires its members to attend Sunday Mass and days of obligation. This obligation has been imposed to ensure that the faithful have the opportunity to cultivate their faith and to participate in the life of the Catholic community.
Famous phrases of the Saints about the Eucharist
“If you are the body of Christ and its members, then your very mystery lies on the Eucharistic table. You must be what you see and you must receive what you are”
(St. Augustine).
"Only the Church can offer the Creator this pure oblation (the Eucharist), offering him with thanksgiving what comes from his creation"
(St. Irenaeus).
“The word of Christ, who could create out of nothing what did not exist, cannot transform what exists into a different substance?”
(St. Ambrose).