In the liturgy of the Church, the fullness of divine blessing is revealed and communicated to us. Here, the Father is honoured and adored as the source and purpose of all the blessings of both creation and salvation. Through His Word—Jesus Christ, who became incarnate, suffered, died, and rose again for our sake—the Father fills us with His abundant blessings. Through Christ, He pours into our hearts the greatest gift of all: the Holy Spirit, who is the source of every grace and blessing.
(Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1082)
The Sacraments
The entire liturgical life of the Church revolves around the Eucharistic sacrifice and the seven sacraments: Baptism, Confirmation (or Chrismation), Eucharist, Penance (Reconciliation), Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders, and Matrimony. Each sacrament is a visible sign of an invisible reality—a sacred action through which God imparts His grace to us.
Sacraments are powerful encounters with the living Christ. They are not merely symbolic; they are "powers that come forth" from the ever-living and life-giving Body of Christ. In every sacrament, the Holy Spirit is at work in His Body, the Church, sanctifying the faithful, uniting us more closely to Christ, and strengthening us for our Christian journey. They are considered "the masterworks of God" in the new and everlasting covenant, drawing us deeper into the mystery of God’s love and into the life of the Trinity.
(Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1113 & 1116)
Through the sacraments, we encounter God’s saving grace in a tangible way, receiving the gifts needed to live a life of faith, hope, and love. They are foundational to our spiritual life, guiding us from birth into eternal life, shaping our journey with Christ from beginning to end.