primacy very early in Jerusalem and took steps to keep first things first when they appointed other ministers so they could devote themselves to prayer and preaching (Acts 6:4). Here Timothy must realize he is more than a teacher of truth (1 Tim 1:3–7); he is above all a minister of worship. Vatican II on the Liturgy LIVING TRADITION The Second Vatican Council gave primacy of excellence to the Church’s public worship: “Every liturgical celebration … is a sacred action surpassing all others; no other
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