Eucharist and Daily Life
| Main Author: | Mendonca, Clemens |
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| Format: | Article Journal |
| Terbitan: |
, 2005
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| Online Access: |
https://zenodo.org/record/4290821 |
Daftar Isi:
- Unfortunately there is a tendency to understand the Eucharist today on the level of information because symbols that were so meaningful for one situation in a particular worldview are universalised without going deeper into the meaning of this worldview. We need to go deeper in order to understand what we are doing when we celebrate the Eucharist. The Eucharist is not a matter of mere information It belongs to the realm of understanding that leads to faith. If it remains just at the level of information it does not move us nor does it burn our hearts. Understanding makes us familiar with the world of symbols. It transforms us, transforms the world around us and changes our vision. Moreover, our attitudes towards these symbols change, our concerns become universal and we discover meaning in life. The author shows that the Eucharist leads to celebration and self-emptying in daily life. Self-emptying means, among other things, work for justice and peace. Kenotic Service or working for the welfare of others is the translation of the Eucharist into daily life. It is a service that seeks the well-being of all without seeking any reward. Only then we become channels of peace, reconciliation and healing and are able to build communities. In short, the Eucharist takes place at every moment of our life.