The Mystery of the Eucharist in the Life of the Church with Bshp. Andrew Cozzens
Chapter 3: The Eucharist as Sacrifice
Episode 3
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24m
What is the mass fundamentally about? Bishop Cozzens speaks on the Eucharist as a re-presentation of Christ's unique sacrifice on the cross, how this happens, and why it is so important. In the mass, we unite ourselves to Jesus' perfect sacrifice. Christ's sacrifice transcends all time so we can be with him daily in true worship at the Holy sacrifice of the Mass.
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