How can we have fellowship in the sufferings and death of Jesus Christ?
We have fellowship in the sufferings and death of Jesus Christ through faith, and through the Mysteries (Sacraments) of the Church which unite us to him. As St Paul writes: “I have been crucified with Christ, and it is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. I now live this life in the flesh, but I live it by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and who gave himself up for me. I do not nullify the grace of God” (Gal 2:19–20). Concerning our participation in the Holy Mysteries: “Do you not know that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death?” (Rom 6:3; see Q055, Q484); “as often as you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes” (1Co 11:26; see Q343, Q349).
