Tag: Mass
The Homily at Mass
Substantially connected to Sacred Scripture, a homily is delivered by a bishop, priest, or deacon immediately after the reading of the Gospel during the...
Intercessory Prayer
Prayer plays a vital part in the life of a Catholic. Through the form of prayer called intercession, Catholics draw others to Jesus and...
Singing at Catholic Mass
Catholics express their love for God by singing, especially during Mass. Worshipping God by singing sacred music in Mass on Earth allows Catholics to...
The Catholic Altar
The altar where the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass is offered is the focal point of every Catholic church. This is where the gifts...
Transubstantiation
When a Catholic priest consecrates the bread and wine at Mass, they are no longer bread and wine but become the Body, Blood, Soul,...
The Bible is Catholic
The collection of books that we know as the Bible was written, verified and handed down under the authority of the Catholic Church. Only...
The Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist
As the source and summit of the Catholic faith, all other sacraments lead to the Eucharist which is supernatural food for the soul that...
Holy Days
All Sundays, including Easter, are holy days when all Catholics are obligated to attend Mass. In addition to these, the Universal Church has established...
Vestments
At Mass, a Catholic priest is not dressed like the rest of the congregation. He is also not dressed like the ministers of most...
Mass Readings
At every Mass, Catholics hear several readings from Sacred Scripture during the Liturgy of the Word. The readings are important and necessary elements of...