Formed by truth through the liturgy

In the divine service, the liturgy teaches us, continually, to be truth-tellers. These holy statements reveal the truths of God: He is triune and He is present (invocation), through the Son we are forgiven and His peace is extended over us (absolution), at His table we are invited to partake in His body and blood which gives us life and power (consecration - 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 and Matthew 26:26-28), and He blesses us with the grace, love, and fellowship that flows out of the trinitarian relationship (benediction - 2 Corinthians 13:14).

These are words that cultivate truth-telling in us, words that can fill our hearts with the truths of God that we can also share with others, in this meal of profession.