Christian Liturgy: A Replica of Life
(Relishing the fruits of the Holy Mass)

‘Symbolism of daily life’ in Christian worship

The catholic church as one community united in the mystical body of Christ has her own set of rituals and rubrics. The cycle of different liturgical seasons in a church’s year, commonly called as liturgical year, is a resume of church’s central themes and concerns. The Christian liturgy brings the faith formulae of the past down to us and its proclamatory character makes the faith element alive and relevant for today. Liturgy and life are not conflicting realities; rather, they complement each other. As liturgy and sacraments flow from the deepest wellsprings of life’s experience, they celebrate and transform life by accompanying the key stages of our life story. As in any human celebration, liturgy uses words, actions and artistry which make it meaningful and relevant. The liturgical celebrations deepen our sense of worth by grounding it in a divine presence that helps to live more responsibly the key moments of life. Liturgy contains cultural elements that are rooted in certain anthropological stratum as well as some theological elements that transcend culture and history. Since liturgy finds its roots in cultural elements, one should encounter it not as cult but as process, as a transforming activity connected with daily life.