| | A '''Christian mysteries''' refers to the profound [[spiritual]] [[truth]]s or realities that are beyond full human understanding that are in the Christian faith such as the [[incarnation]]. It is frequently associated with divine or [[supernatural]] significance. It is a [[theological]] concept especially in [[Christianity]], where it describes aspects of the Christian [[faith]] that are believed to be revealed by [[God]] but cannot be fully grasped by mere human [[reason]] alone. | | A '''Christian mysteries''' refers to the profound [[spiritual]] [[truth]]s or realities that are beyond full human understanding that are in the Christian faith such as the [[incarnation]]. It is frequently associated with divine or [[supernatural]] significance. It is a [[theological]] concept especially in [[Christianity]], where it describes aspects of the Christian [[faith]] that are believed to be revealed by [[God]] but cannot be fully grasped by mere human [[reason]] alone. |
| − | The [[Christianity|Christian]] Mysteries are sacred teachings and [[sacrament]]al rituals of [[Orthodox Church|Orthodox]] and [[Catholic Church|Catholic]] Christianity. This terminology is heard today in the beginning of the Catholic [[Eucharist]] when the presiding celebrant of the [[liturgy]] says, "Brethren, let us acknowledge our sins, and so prepare ourselves to celebrate the sacred mysteries", followed by a moment of silence for reflection, then a general collective formula prayer of confession of sins, followed by the opening prayer or invocation, after which comes the reading of the scriptures. | + | The [[Christianity|Christian]] Mysteries are sacred teachings and [[sacrament]]al rituals of [[Catholic Church|Catholic]], [[Orthodox Church|Orthodox]] and [[Lutheran]] Christianity. This terminology is heard today in the beginning of the Catholic [[Eucharist]] when the presiding celebrant of the [[liturgy]] says, "Brethren, let us acknowledge our sins, and so prepare ourselves to celebrate the sacred mysteries", followed by a moment of silence for reflection, then a general collective formula prayer of confession of sins, followed by the opening prayer or invocation, after which comes the reading of the scriptures. |