This renewal happens during the morning hours of Holy Thursday, the day when "we celebrate the memory of the first Eucharist, at which our Lord Jesus Christ shared with his apostles and with us his call to the priestly service of his Church," a Chrism Mass prayer says.
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Do we now see what happens when Jesus says: “I consecrate myself for them”? This is the priestly act by which Jesus – the Man Jesus, who is one with the Son of God – gives himself over to the Father for us.
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With regard to what happens in Baptism, St Paul explicitly uses the image of clothing: "For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ" (Gal 3: 27). This is what is fulfilled in Baptism: we put on Christ, he gives us his garments and these ... Now that we are preparing for the celebration of Holy Mass,
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Do we now see what happens when Jesus says: "I consecrate myself for them"? This is the priestly act by which Jesus -- the Man Jesus, who is one with the Son of God -- ... "make us men of truth, men of love, men of God"; Homily at Chrism Mass; H.H. Benedict XVI; St. Peter's Square; April 9, 2009; www.zenit.org...
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Would you please explain the significance of the Chrism Mass? ... We had our Chrism Mass last night. Totally standing room only - people standing all around the church, even outside. From the catechism: 1294. "Anointing with OIL has all these meanings in the sacramental life.
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Tonight Our younger group, had a presentation by some of our older members on their visit during Holy Week to Middlesbrough Cathedral for the Mass of Chrism. The talked nicely coincided with the Feast Of the Dedication of The Cathedral. Not...
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On Holy Thursday morning, 13 April, in St. Peter's Basilica, the Holy Father was the Principal Celebrant at the Chrism Mass, with more than 1,500 priests us concelebrants. The following is a translation of the Pope's Homily, which was given in Italian.
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The Chrism Mass happens once a year during Holy Week. The oils used for anointing the sick, catechumen, and the Chrism oil (used at baptism, confirmation, and Holy orders) are blessed and then taken out to the various parishes in the diocese.
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This year I decided to be present at a Mass that happens once a year in the cathedrals of the dioceses around the world because of its significance for vocations. ... The Chrism Mass is celebrated Holy Thursday morning and I obtained tickets to the Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica in order to be present at the blessing of...
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CHRISM MASS HOMILY; April 9, 2009 ... Do we now see what happens when Jesus says: “I consecrate myself for them”? This is the priestly act by which Jesus - the Man Jesus, who is one with the Son of God - gives himself over to the Father for us. It is the expression of the fact that he is both priest and victim.
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