How to Benefit from the Holy Liturgy - Pope Kirillos Scientific Family

He also advises us about the communion of love as we
partake of the mystery of the body and blood of Christ,
saying, "The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not the
communion of the blood of Christ The bread which we
break, is it not the communion of the blood of Christ For
we, being many, are one bread and one body for we
partake of the one bread" (1 Corinthians 10:16-17). He also
advises us saying, "Endeavouring to keep the unity of the
spirit in the bond of peace. There is one body and one
spirit, just as you were called in one hope of your calling"
(Ephesians 4:3-4).
Also the church prays for the unity of love saying, "May the
unity of heart and love abide in us.”
In the Prayer of Submission, which is said after the Fraction,
the priest says: "We ask and entreat Your goodness O lover
of mankind, that since You have purified us and united us
with Yourself through our partaking of Your divine
mysteries…"
If we unite with God, then we unite with each other in
perfect brotherly love.
V The good share in the eternal life: "And find a share
and inheritance with all the saints who have pleased
You since the beginning."
Worthy Eucharist protects us against the dominion of
darkness, gives us victory over hosts of evil so we win
eternal life and become, "qualified to be partakers in the
inheritance of the saints in the light" (Colossians 1:12).
And we live forever in the company of the saints who, "Are
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