2007-03-13 11:16:42 · 2 answers · asked by stephgirl81324 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Trivia
The Paschal Mystery refers to the suffering, death, Resurrection, and Glorification of Jesus Christ. People of Roman Catholic and Orthodox Christian faiths celebrate this mystery in the sacrament of the Eucharist. The Eucharist represents the Christ's body and makes present the Paschal Mystery. It is shown to be the climax of Mark's Gospel. Christians believe this mystery to show God's love to his people, representing Jesus' suffering resulting in eternal life.
2007-03-13 11:24:23 · answer #1 · answered by AshNix 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The paschal mystery is concerned with the events of the passion , death, and resurrection of Christ. It is celebrated over the period of four days. The first three days are known as the Easter Triduum consisting of Holy thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday. The fourth day is Easter Sunday.
Part of the Paschal mystery is also the Ascension and Pentecost which completes the salvific event of the Paschal mystery.
2007-03-13 20:49:14 · answer #2 · answered by Dave aka Spider Monkey 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋