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When the priest lifts up his hands, this expresses the meaning of the words, “We pray to you humbly” that are said during the Eucharistic prayer. This is the humble gesture of a person who is aware of being nothing more than a mere creature and of the immense gift that God has bestowed upon him by making Himself present in the Eucharist. The priest’s humble attitude reminds us of Christ’s meekness and humility: “Learn from me, for I am meek and humble in heart.” (Mt 11, 29). Silence helps us to be more aware that we are in the presence of the Lord who speaks to our hearts and helps us to respond to him. The festive character of the celebration of the Sunday Eucharist expresses that joy Christ gives the Church by the gift of the Holy Spirit, and expresses our own joy when we participate in this Communion with God and with others. The words of welcome we hear at the beginning, the liturgical vestments worn by the celebrant and the tasteful clothing worn by the members of the lay faithful, the floral decorations and the choice of appropriate music (according to what is established for the specific liturgical season) all contribute to our experience that the Lord Jesus is in our midst and is in communion with us since, as Jesus said, “that my joy may be in you and your joy be complete” (Jn 15,11). 195