Like Roman Catholics they tend to view the ceremony as Jesus' renewed offering of himself to the assembled worshipers. They also agree that worshipers partake of the actual body and blood of Christ. Yet unlike Roman Catholic theologians, Orthodox theologians offer no definite explanation for how...
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for thetranscendent. Others countered that restoring the vernacular to the liturgy enabled two functions that were vital to the church’sevangelization effortsin the early centuries: to instruct converts and to confirm members in their faith. Although most Roman Catholics came to accept the ...
“Mass Explained for iPad hits a home run...This is a great application for people looking to go beyond a basic understanding of the Mass. I could easily see RCIA catechists using Mass Explained to introduce the Mass to prospective Catholics.”—Christopher Smith, OP, Christopher's Apologies...
Is it any wonder at all that Catholics of 100 years ago believed in the Real Presence while those of today don't? To cut to the chase, this stuff wouldn't happen if the traditional Latin Mass were being offered: Aren't you a little tired of the nonsense? Using the old Missal is a...
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What Jesus did on the Cross was the culmination of the ritual, sacrificial meal he celebrated the night before. “This is my body, given up for you.” (Luke 22:19). And today we continue to celebrate that sacrificial meal. The Mass is a re-presentation of the once-and-for-all sacrif...
For Catholics, it marks the revival of the city's spiritual heart, a place where faith has been nurtured for centuries. For the world, it signals the rebirth of one of global heritage's most famous landmarks. The event was both solemn and historic. Archbishop Laurent Ulrich presided over ...
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Michael Dubruiel, author of the best-selling The How-to Book of the Mass, walks you through the Mass, explaining the biblical basis of prayers, the meaning behind gestures, and a brief overview of the theology that brings Catholics together for Eucharist each week. Re-energize your time at ...