Dominicae cenae

Dominicae Cenae (English: The Mystery and Worship of the Eucharist) is an apostolic letter written by Pope John Paul II concerning the Eucharist and its role in the life of the Church and the life of the priest. It also touches on other Eucharistic topics.

It was promulgated on February 24, 1980, the Second Sunday of Lent. It is the second letter issued during Pope John Paul II's pontificate. [1]

Dominicae Cenae is divided into four major sections:
1. THE EUCHARISTIC MYSTERY IN THE LIFE OF THE CHURCH AND OF THE PRIEST

  1. Eucharist and Priesthood
  2. Worship of the Eucharistic Mystery
  3. Eucharist and Church
  4. Eucharist and Charity
  5. Eucharist and Neighbor
  6. Eucharist and Life

2. THE SACRED CHARACTER OF THE EUCHARIST AND SACRIFICE

  1. Sacred Character
  2. Sacrifice

3. THE TWO TABLES OF THE LORD AND THE COMMON POSSESSION OF THE CHURCH

  1. The Table of the Word of God
  2. The Table of the Bread of the Lord
  3. A Common Possession of the Church

4. CONCLUSION

Quotes

  • The Church and the world have a great need of eucharistic worship. Jesus waits for us in this sacrament of love. Let us be generous with our time in going to meet Him in adoration and in contemplation that is full of faith and ready to make reparation for the great faults and crimes of the world by our adoration never cease.
    • DC§3

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