“One of the universal practices of humanity around the world in ancient times is the ritual of sacrifice. The reasons and methods of sacrifice are complex and varied, but what remains is that in virtually every religion in every part of the world in one way or another a sacrifice was offered. . . .
“As I celebrated Mass today what hit me was how amazingly unusual it is that the one religion in the modern world today that still offers a sacrifice is the Catholic faith. I believe Hindus still offer sacrifices at a low level of making offerings, but the Catholic Church is the only religion that still maintains a full sacrificial system through the mystery of the Mass.”
In a recent commentary, Father Dwight Longenecker (parish priest at Our Lady of the Rosary Parish, Greenville, SC) reflected on the Mass as a sacred sacrifice.
To access Fr. Longenecker’s complete post, please visit:
Standing on My Head: The Sacred Sacrifice (12 JUN 13)
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