The Roman Catholic Church encourages active participation of all those believers present during the Mass. To achieve this the congregation sits, stands, recites, kneels. The congregation responds to various statements and prayers which were spoken by the priest. The Mass is designed to keep everyone engaged, involved with both the Liturgy of the Word and the Liturgy of the Eucharist. The readings and homily provide instruction and insight.
Listening to the Word of God, the homily, and the various prayers is very important. Each person present at the Mass receives many opportunities to communicate with God. Each person present during the Mass receives many opportunities to praise and give God thanks.
Each time we go to Mass, hopefully, we remember to pay attention, to listen to the readings, the Gospel, the prayers. Hopefully we allow ourselves time to pray, time to reflect upon our lives, our choices, our faith.
As Christians we are asked to do good deeds, to love our neighbor, to listen and serve the Lord. As Christians we are encouraged to love God, to love each other. Loving and serving God makes us truly responsible for our own actions. We are asked to be loyal, to be obedient.
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