Elementy pojednania w liturgii eucharystycznej i mistagogia modlitw eucharystycznych o tajemnicy pojednania

Abstract

This article discusses the elements of reconciliation present in the Eucharistic celebration, focusing in particular on deepening the mistagogical sense of the liturgical rite and the words of Eucharistic prayers for masses of reconciliation (EPR) . Broadened horizons of our knowledge will help us to ultimately reach the depths of the richness of the mystery experienced in the Eucharistic celebration. We realize how ubiquitous the theme of reconciliation is in the Eucharistic liturgy by presenting the various forms of the penitential act, the apologies of the priest as well as the communion rites redolent of reconciliation. All of these seem to be crowned by the discussion of the theme of reconciliation present in the newest typical edition of the Roman missal (2002). The theme of reconciliation is present in a special way in the Eucharistic prayers for masses of reconciliation. The first EPR emphasizes man's call to holiness and presents the teandric dimension of reconciliation as a renewal of the Covenant and a means of rediscovering anew the way to the Father's home. The second EPR shows reconciliation in the horizontal dimension, where God the Father in his work of salvation stretches out His both hands - the Son and the Holy Spirit - in order to transfigure the divided and torn humanity and lead it to perfect communion. The Eucharist is the fullest sacramental realization of Christ's salvation. In the context of the Eucharist celebrated with one of the two EPR, we are able to gain a better understanding of the fact that the contemporary Church feels responsible for the grand work of reconciliation with God, the neighbor, and the entire world. EPR is a very concrete answer to the needs of the Church at the threshold of the third millennium.