PART TWO: THE CELEBRATION OF THE CHRISTIAN MYSTERY
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In the New Testament the word “liturgy” refers not only to the
celebration of divine worship but also to the proclamation of the Gospel and to
active charity.6 In all of these situations it is a question of the service
of God and neighbor.
In a liturgical celebration the Church is servant in the image of her Lord, the
one “leitourgos”;7 she shares in Christ’s priesthood
(worship), which is both prophetic (proclamation) and kingly (service of
charity):
From The Catechism of the Catholic Church – rosary.team
Original Link: https://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/__P2T.HTM