Father Andy explains the powerful meanings behind the rituals of the Mass and how it is meant to deepen our relationship with Christ in the Eucharist.
The main reason people don't attend Mass or are not focused during the Liturgy is because they don't fully understand what is taking place.
Jesus said, “Where two or three gather together in my name, there I am in their midst.” The Mass is the only perfect form of prayer because only at the Mass are our prayers, which are stained with sin, united to the perfect prayers of Jesus to the Father. Join Fr. Chris Alar, MIC, for this first of three episodes as he walks us through the different parts of the Catholic Mass, learning why we say what we say and do what we do.
The debate rages about receiving Holy Communion - should it be only on the tongue or can receiving in the hand be allowed? What is more ancient and what is more proper? Join Fr.