SHORT COMMUNICATION 223
The Most Beautiful Prayer
By
Roger Behra
There are many prayers to be said. Some are written, and some are said spontaneously. And of all of the prayers possible, there is one that is greatest and most beautiful of all. Catholics already know which one that is. But there are millions of others who do not know the prayer in reference here. Hopefully, with a little enlightenment and knowledge, many more people will have respect and appreciation for that prayer. And that prayer is “THE HOLLY SACRIFICE OF THE MASS” and the many graces attached to it.
Just what is the Mass? There are many terms to describe the most beautiful and greatest prayer that Jesus originated His Last Supper when He changed bread and wine into His Body and Blood. He said, “Do this in memory of Me.” This part of the Mass prayer is the central part of the most important parts of the Mass prayer-Offertory, Consecration, and Communion.
The Mass prayer is the commemoration and celebration of Jesus’ Last Supper. It is God’s prayer. It is a memorial of Jesus’ passion, suffering, death on the cross, and His resurrection. It is the Holy Sacrifice that is perpetuated. It is the work of Holy Spirit. And the Mass is celebrated many times a day, every day, the world over. It is our everyday miracle as well as our greatest and most beautiful prayer.
At the Consecration time the priest offer bread and wine to our Heavenly Father to be changed into the body and blood of Jesus with the aid of the Holy Spirit. The Triune God-Father, Son, Holy Spirit- is in effect with the Holy Spirit´s work. The changing of bread and wine into the Eucharist is followed by the communion of the faithful. It is the Holy Sacrifice, and what is possible with God. It must be remembered that everything is possible with God. The Christmas Masses and the Easter Masses are the most beautiful.
Mass time is also the time and opportunity for the close spiritual relationship through prayer with Jesus, our Lord and Savior. Many prayers are answered through this close relationship. The celebration of the Mass is the golden opportunity for all those who believe and participate. The Mass commemorates the greatest act of love ever performed, and God’s love is ever so close and ready to be given to everyone that asks for it at Mass. The Mass is our greatest prayer and our greatest opportunity to receive God’s abundant love.
R. B.
12-26-10