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We are 'made in the image of Christ', and we must imitate Christ.

But we don't become Christ. The weight and shield of Christ's righteousness saves us, and not our own.

There is no "another Christ." Just like there is no "Co-Redeemer" nor Co-Redemptrix."

Solus Christus!

1,643 posted on 02/08/2008 12:47:09 PM PST by Dr. Eckleburg ("I don't think they want my respect; I think they want my submission." - Flemming Rose)

***But we don’t become Christ. The weight and shield of Christ’s righteousness saves us, and not our own. ***

That is correct. We do not become an actual Christ - that is ridiculous. We do believe that the priest, acting in Sacramental fashion, acts as the corporal hands, directed by Christ, in administering the Sacraments.

The priest, beseeching the Holy Spirit to bless us in Baptism; the priest beseeching that Jesus proceeds with the Sacrament of the Eucharist. It really is God alone; we just do as He has directed us.

1,661 posted on 02/08/2008 3:56:27 PM PST by MarkBsnr (I would not believe in the Gospel if the authority of the Catholic Church did not move me to do so.)