The Hidden Depths of the Mass #18

The Liturgy of the Eucharist – The Offertory

The first part of the Liturgy of the Eucharist is the Offertory.  At a Sunday Mass, two things happen concurrently while the offertory hymn is song.  The altar is set and a collection is taken.  The collection is not simply the church wanting money to pay its bills.  Yes, we need the money but it is not about money.  It is about doing the work of Christ.  In today’s world, that requires money. 

The offertory collection is a way of each family participating in the work of the church.  It is part of your contribution to our mission.  It is part of your sacrifice.  The priest will say, “Pray, my brothers and sisters, that my sacrifice and yours may be acceptable to God, the Almighty Father.”  What sacrifices do you offer to God?