A Doctrinal Comparison – The Traditional Mass vs. New Mass, Sacrifice vs. Meal

A liturgical rupture:

The Traditional Mass	The New Mass
A sacrifice linked to the sacrifice of the Cross, expressed in: 1. Offertory = oblation of the victim 2. Double consecration = immolation of victim 3. Communion = consummation of victim The entire Mass is directed toward the sacrificial act. Sacrifice is the primary end; thanksgiving is one among other secondary, subordinate ends.	A meal linked to the Last Supper, expressed in: 1. Presentation of the gifts = berakah or blessing of the food, leading up to the Offertory, wherein the Jewish grace before meals is the main prayer 2. Eucharistic prayer = canon of the New Mass; it is primarily a prayer of thanksgiving for the gifts received; it is in this context that the consecration is performed 3. IG n.48 = breaking and partaking of the bread instead of consummation of the victim The Mass is a memorial meal, which makes the mysteries of Redemption present, among them the sacrifice of the Cross and the Resurrection, which have at least equal footing

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