Holy Souls Church

A reflection from Pope Francis for the Year of Prayer

Twenty-ninth Sunday of the Year

The Second Vatican Council stressed the importance of the liturgy, the Church's public prayer, together with personal prayer, for the spiritual life of Christians.  In the Incarnation the Son of God took flesh and dwelt among us, so now he becomes present in all his saving power, through the liturgical celebration of word and sacrament.  Our personal prayer is meant to draw enrichment from the spiritual treasures of the Church's liturgical prayer.  Because the liturgy is the source and summit of our Christian prayer, all of us are called to take an active part in this great act of worship, by offering our lives in union with Christ as a holy and pleasing sacrifice to the Father.

To read the full reflection and find more resources at dioceseofnottingham.uk/yearofprayer

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