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| Three stone panels behind the main altar
symbolically relate the goals of Mass:
· thanksgiving
· adoration
· penitence |
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| Adoration is symbolized by
the Lamb of Sacrifice seated on the book of God's
secrets, surrounded by 12 lamps representing the 12
Apostles, and 24 rays representing the 24 elders in the
Book of Revelation. Through the Mass, we join in this
heavenly worship. |
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To its right-hand is a symbol of our sorrow for sin
(crown of thorns) and humble petitions (incense and
arrows). On the open Mass book are carved the initial
Latin words that were used to begin the most solemn
section of the Mass, Te Igitur (literally
translated, "Therefore, you-"). |
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The panel to the left of these denotes thanksgiving,
which is the literal meaning of the Greek word Eucharist.
The chalice and the host represent our truest act of
thanksgiving: receiving the Holy Eucharist in union with
the rest of the Church. |
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