It is grounded in Sacred Scripture and transmitted through Sacred Tradition, forming part of the coherent unity of Christian teaching. The Church consistently teaches that this doctrine must be interpreted within the harmony of faith and reason, avoiding reductionism or distortion. The theological articulation of sacrifice developed over centuries through the reflection of the Fathers, the decrees of ecumenical councils, and the pastoral life of the Church. It safeguards revealed truth while inviting deeper intellectual assent and personal conversion. Properly understood, it is ordered toward communion with the Most Holy Trinity and participation in the redemptive mission of Jesus Christ.
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