tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5247335427293981935.post7481631370727666072..comments2023-02-26T12:37:00.769+00:00Comments on St Ann's Parish Blog, Banstead: Lent Talks 2 - The Holy MassSt Ann's Parishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07873653335217251032noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5247335427293981935.post-20929114660625631312009-03-26T09:04:00.000+00:002009-03-26T09:04:00.000+00:00It was indeed a very interesting talk - in some ca...It was indeed a very interesting talk - in some cases reiterating our understanding but also adding extra depth to it. Fr Marcus used visual images and film clippings to enhance his presentation. In particular it has created for me a very powerful image of the crucified Christ at the point of the Consecration in Mass. <BR/><BR/>He also explained the Jewish use of sacrifice of animals and why the 'Lamb of God' was such a significant concept to them -Christ being the sacrificial lamb. <BR/><BR/>Part of the talk was about the 'divine presence' in the host after Consecration and how this continues until such time as Christ withdraws His presence. Fr Marcus gave greater understanding of this telling us that even after a chalice had been stolen, the scattered hosts were retrieved and even after a considerable period of time had elapsed, they had not deteriorated but maintained their original state. He used this to emphasise the fact that the act of Consecration is not just a memorial action but a reality creating a living presence and thus spiritual food for us.<BR/><BR/>I look forward to further talks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com