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At the heart of our redemption
is the love of God in Christ once offered, and always present, in the
sacrifice of the Mass. Week by week and month by month, writes Father
Gregory Dix, "across the parishes of Christendom, the pastors have
done this to make, establish and enliven the holy common people of
God".
Over many years
"the holy common people of God" at St Michael's Church,
Observatory, have gathered week by week to celebrate the mystery. And
around the altar "with angels and archangels", with past priests
and worshippers the bread of life has nourished the Pilgrim Church on
earth.
The casual visitor to
St Michael's is left in no doubt as to what is central in this lovely
church. It is the worship of God. The spire points its finger to heaven,
its raison d'etre is that God is praised. But here, too, over the years,
the sorrowful have found solace, and the sinner found peace and new life,
and the enquirer, faith.
The Very Reverend E. L. King
Erstwhile
Dean of Cape Town
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