The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass is the very heart of who we are and what we do. The Worship of God is first and foremost in our hearts, minds, and lives. As a result of this (and reception of the Most Holy Eucharist), we recognize tha there are particular fruits that flow from our worship of God. These are to become manifest in our lives. As the Catechism of the Catholic Church notes (1391-1400)
-Holy Communion augments our union with Christ-What material food produces in our bodily life, Holy Communion wonderfully achieves in our spiritual life. -Holy Communion separates us from sin. -As bodily nourishment restores lost strength, so the Eucharist strengthens our charity, which tends to be weakened in daily life; and this living charity wipes away venial sins.-By the same charity that it enkindles in us, the Eucharist preserves us from future mortal sins. -The unity of the Mystical Body: the Eucharist makes the Church. -The Eucharist commits us to the poor.-The Eucharist and the unity of Christians. The more painful the experience of the divisions in the Church which break the common participation in the table of the Lord, the more urgent are our prayers to the Lord that the time of complete unity among all who believe in him may return. -Pray for reconciliation of the Eastern churches that are not in full communion with the Catholic Church celebrate the Eucharist with great love.-Pray for the reconciliation of those ecclesial communities derived from the Reformation and separated from the Catholic Church.
Procedure for reporting abuse: If you know or suspect that a minor or vulnerable adult is currently being abused or is in danger, immediately report it to state/local law enforcement or the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services at (800) 252-5400 or txabusehotline.org. The Diocese of Tyler is committed respecting the dignity of all persons and to helping anyone who may have been hurt or abused by a priest, deacon, religious, or anyone working in the name of the Church. Any current or past cases of abuse involving Church personnel should be reported to civil authorities and also to the Victim Assistance Coordinator at (903) 266-2159
or vac@dioceseoftyler.org
Si sabe o sospecha que un menor o un adulto vulnerable está siendo abusado actualmente o está en peligro, repórtelo inmedi- atamente a la policía estatal/local o al Departamento de Familia y Servicios de Protección de Texas al (800) 252-5400 o txa- busehotline.org. La Diócesis de Tyler está comprometida a respetar la dignidad de todas las personas y a ayudar a cualquier per- sona que pueda haber sido lastimada o abusada por un sacerdote, diácono, religioso o cualquier persona que trabaje en nombre de la Iglesia. Cualquier caso actual o pasado de abuso que involucre a personal de la Iglesia debe informarse a las autoridades civiles y también al Coordinador de Asistencia a Víctimas al (903) 266-2159 o vac@dioceseoftyler.org.
