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The Church as the Universal Sacrament of Salvation
01:16 - 09:53 (08:36)
The Church is described as the universal sacrament of salvation, as it serves as a sign and instrument of the union between God and humans. Despite our earthly experiences of the hierarchical church, it represents the mystery of man's connection to God.
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The Church exists as a sacrament, serving as Christ's instrument to accomplish his plan of salvation and bring his love to the world.
01:16 - 05:03 (03:46)
Summary
The Church exists as a sacrament, serving as Christ's instrument to accomplish his plan of salvation and bring his love to the world.
ChapterThe Church as the Universal Sacrament of Salvation
EpisodeDay 109: Mystery of Union With God
PodcastThe Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
The Church is the sacramental means through which mankind can achieve communion with God and 'contemplates' Christ's union with the Church as a great mystery.
05:05 - 06:20 (01:14)
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The Church is the sacramental means through which mankind can achieve communion with God and 'contemplates' Christ's union with the Church as a great mystery. The Church's structure and sacraments are ordered to the holiness of its members and the Marian dimension of the Church precedes the Petrine.
ChapterThe Church as the Universal Sacrament of Salvation
EpisodeDay 109: Mystery of Union With God
PodcastThe Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
The Church is the sacrament of the unity of men with God as men's communion with one another is rooted in their union with God.
06:20 - 09:53 (03:32)
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The Church is the sacrament of the unity of men with God as men's communion with one another is rooted in their union with God. Therefore, the Church represents the sign and instrument of their communion with God, as well as the unity of the human race.