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Paragraph 18. Those then who take part in the liturgy of the hours bring growth to God's people in a hidden but fruitful apostolate, for the work of the apostolate is directed to this end, "that all who are made children of God by faith and baptism should come together to praise God in the midst of this Church, to take part in the sacrifice, and to eat the Lord's Supper."
Thus by their lives the faithful show forth and reveal to others "the mystery of Christ and the real nature of the true Church. It is of the essence of the Church to be visible yet endowed with invisible resources, eager to act yet intent on contemplation, present in this world yet not at home in it."
In their turn the readings and prayers of the liturgy of the hours form a wellspring of the Christian life: the table of sacred Scripture and the writings of the saints nurture its life and prayers strengthen it. Only the Lord, without whom we can do nothing, can, in response to our request, give power and increase to what we do, so that we may be built up each day in the Spirit into the temple of God, to the measure of Christ's fullness, and receive greater strength also to bring the good news of Christ to those outside.
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In their turn the readings and prayers of the liturgy of the hours form a wellspring of the Christian life: the table of sacred Scripture and the writings of the saints nurture its life and prayers strengthen it. Only the Lord, without whom we can do nothing, can, in response to our request, give power and increase to what we do, so that we may be built up each day in the Spirit into the temple of God, to the measure of Christ's fullness, and receive greater strength also to bring the good news of Christ to those outside.
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