I. The Father-Source and Goal of the Liturgy
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Blessing is a divine and life-giving action, the source of which is the Father;
his blessing is both word and gift.4 When applied to man, the word
“blessing” means adoration and surrender to his Creator in
thanksgiving.
- SECTION ONE THE SACRAMENTAL ECONOMY
- CHAPTER ONE THE PASCHAL MYSTERY IN THE AGE OF THE CHURCH
- Article 1 THE LITURGY – WORK OF THE HOLY TRINITY
- I. The Father-Source and Goal of the Liturgy
- Article 1 THE LITURGY – WORK OF THE HOLY TRINITY
- CHAPTER ONE THE PASCHAL MYSTERY IN THE AGE OF THE CHURCH
From The Catechism of the Catholic Church – rosary.team
Original Link: https://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/__P2V.HTM