Infinite merit and infinite homage.

[Xeno.of.athens]

The mass has two major liturgies in it

1. the liturgy of the word which is public and was attended by Christians and Catechumens in ancient times
2. the liturgy of the Eucharist which was intended for Christians only

In the former instruction from the holy scriptures is given. It is instruction about Christ and his mission, about human beings and their needs, about grace, about the ages to come.

In the latter the Lord's supper, Holy Communion, the holy Eucharist, the holy Supper is prepared and received. It is partaking of the Lamb's feast too.

In it is given the sacrifice of infinite merit and through it is given infinite homage to God.

It is, as saint Paul says, participation in the blood of Christ and participation in the body of Christ.

Just a thought.