A Journey through the Mass
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After we have gathered and welcomed the Lord into our midst. Just as Advent is a time to prepare for the coming of the Lord, we must prepare ourselves to listen to the Word of God and celebrate the great mysteries. This means mustering up the humility to acknowledge the truth of our behavior and weaknesses clear of rationalizations, denials and scapegoating. This stands in sharp contrast to what we are about to do. We are in the Presence of the all holy God, and we react first by begging for His mercy. We do this in front of the entire congregation as brothers and sisters of faith. Liturgy is not just about me and God; liturgy is about Jesus calling us together. Salvation is at hand as we sing, Kyrie eleison, Christi eleison, Kyrie eleison. God absolves us of our sins and we draw nearer to the Word and the Altar with a contrite heart listening to what God tells us.