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. Ultimately, it contributes to the sanctification of the faithful and the building up of the Mystical Body of Christ. In catechetical instruction, tabernacle in the sacramental economy serves not merely as an abstract principle but as a lived reality shaping sacramental life, moral formation, and prayer. The theological articulation of tabernacle in the sacramental economy developed over centuries through the reflection of the Fathers, the decrees of ecumenical councils, and the pastoral life of the Church.
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