The Mass fulfills the Lord’s Prayer, word for word:
In the Mass we renew our baptism vows in our Creed and make the Sign of the Cross as we are signed in Baptism. We can now call God “our Father.”
We are in Heaven with Him because we have lifted up our hearts to Him.
We have hallowed His name by our prayers and listening to His Word.
We have united our sacrifice with Jesus’ eternal Sacrifice so God’s will is being done on Earth as it is eternally done in Heaven.
We have Jesus before us, our daily Bread.
The Eucharist forgives us our trespasses because it wipes away venial sin.
Through the Eucharist we know mercy, so we then give mercy by forgiving those who trespass against us. We offer peace to our fellow men.
The Eucharist gives us new strength over temptation and delivers us from evil.
Is it not beautiful and miraculous that Christ’s perfect prayer is mirrored in His perfect Sacrifice?
Excellent reflection.
Wow ... I’ve never thought of that. Thanks for posting.