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The Sacrifices of Abel, Abraham, and Melchizedek
In the Roman canon at Mass, the sacrifices of three Old Testament figures are brought to mind. Why these three? Click on the link below for a homily of how their sacrifices guide us in our participation at Holy Mass. … Continue reading
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Remember the Paschal Mystery: The Anamnesis
At the Mass, after the Words of Institution and the Proclamation of the Mystery of Faith, turning to God the Father, the priest recalls the Paschal Mystery and we are invited to share in these saving deeds of Our Lord … Continue reading
A Memorial Where Past and Present Meet
In this homily, I address the what, how and why of Our Lord’s command to his Apostles: Do this in memory of me. Click on the link. A Memorial Where Past and Present Meet
What Was He Thinking: Mass as Sacrifice
Imagine the Apostles at the Last Supper hearing the words of Jesus for the first time whereby He changed the bread and wine into his body and blood. By what actions and words did Jesus show his Apostles that the … Continue reading
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Liturgy of the Word: Old Testament – Psalm – Epistle
At Holy Mass, we need to realize that the Lord himself instructs us especially during the Liturgy of the Word. We see that after his Resurrection, Our Lord opens the scriptures to his disciples so that they may come to … Continue reading
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