Episode 28 (FBP 723) (28:34)In this episode: Homily on Advent colors and penitential season; Gaudete; Why confess your sins to a.priest? Biblical examples of how Apostles, priests, and others share in the mediation of Christ; Coming Communal Reconciliation Service Related Web Sites: My WebsitePodcast PageAll Previous Episodes

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MMP 28 (FBP 723) - Why Go to Confession to a Priest?

Episode 27 (1:11:35)In this episode: Msgr. Gerard O'Connor explains and briefly reviews the content in the Archdiocesan Liturgical Handbook (ALH). Q&A period followRelated Web Sites:Fr. Bill's WebpageArchdiocesan Office for Divine WorshipALH PDF DownloadMysteries of the Mass PodcastSubscribe via iTunes

MMP 27 - ALH Workshop, Pt. 2

Episode 26 (1:10:09)In this episode: (Part 1 of 2) Mgr. Gerard O'Connor introduces himself; Describes the background and creation of the Archdiocesan Liturgical HandbookRelated Web Sites:Fr. Bill's WebpageArchdiocesan Office for Divine WorshipALH PDF DownloadMysteries of the Mass PodcastSubscribe via iTunes

MMP 26 ALH Workshop, Pt. 1

Episode 25 (FBP 650) (31:53)Special Episode taken from Fr. Bill's Podcast SeriesIn this episode: The origin of the Solemnity of Corpus Christi; Some Eucharistic heresies; How can we increase reverence and safeguard the Eucharist? Related Web Sites: Archdiocese Video: Receiving CommunionBusted Halo Video Communion 101My WebsitePodcast PageArchives Page for Mysteries of the MassAll Previous Episodes

MMP 25 (FBP 650) - History And Praxis

Episode 24 (18:17) In this episode: Can you explain what happens at Mass? How is Mass a sacrifice, celebration, and sacred meal? How Mass re-presents the suffering, dear, and resurrection of Christ; How Mass helps us in the troubles of life; Mass is full of hope and joy.Related Web Sites:Fr. Bill's WebpageSee Archive EpisodesSubscribe via iTunes

MMP 24 - What Happens At Mass?

Episode 23 (1:25:01)In this episode: Review of a preface; Study Group 10; Continued Analysis of the Roman Canon; Study of Eucharistic Prayers 2-4; The Announcements Direct Download HereRelated Web Sites:Fr. Bill's web pageMysteries of the Mass Web PageSubscribe via iTunes

MMP 23 - The Eucharistic Prayers, Pt. 2

Episode 22 (1:16:25) In this episode: this reflection on the New Roman Missal translation; The history of the Eucharistics Prayers; The Preface; Eucharistic Prayer I and its development; Q & A Related Web Sites:Fr. Bill's web pageMysteries of the Mass Web PageSubscribe via iTunes

MMP 22 - The Eucharistic Prayers, Pt. 1

Episode 21 (1:09:15) In this episode: History the Roman Missal; Study Group 10; History of the Preparation of the Gifts; Meaning and variation of the gifts; meaning of the pouring of water; Meaning of washing of the hands; Prayer Over the GiftsRelated Web Sites:Fr. Bill's web pageMysteries of the Mass Web PageSubscribe via iTunes

MMP 21 - The Preparation of the Gifts

Episode 20 (1:21:09) In this episode: The bread of presence; Early terms for Mass; Early gatherings; Hierarchy; The Real Presence according to the Early Church Fathers; Didache; Apostolic Tradition; Egeria; Early Eucharistic Prayers/AnaphorasRelated Web Sites:Fr. Bill's Web SiteMysteries of the Mass PodcastSubscribe Via iTunes

MMP 20 - The Liturgy Of The First Four Centuries

Episode 19 (1:15:09) In this episode: Liturgy; The first Passover; Moses; Covenant; Passover memorial which brings present the events; Manna; Anaology to understand Transubstantiation; Mass as a re-presentation; Sacramental presence of Christ; Apostolic and post apostolic times.Related Web Sites:Fr. Bill's Web SiteMysteries of the Mass PodcastSubscribe Via iTunes

MMP 19 - The Jewish Roots of the Mass

Episode 18 [341] (35:26) In this episode: The Preface, History of Eucharistic Prayers; Postures and Gestures at Mass; Concluding Rites.Related Web Sites:Fr. Bill's web pageMysteries of the Mass Web PageArchdiocese of Portland Adaptations to the GIRMSubscribe via iTunes

MMP 18 (FBP 341) - The Missal And The Mass, Pt. 3

Episode 17 [341] (35:26) In this episode: The Preface, History of Eucharistic Prayers; Postures and Gestures at Mass; Concluding RitesRelated Web Sites:Fr. Bill's web pageMysteries of the Mass Web PageArchdiocese of Portland Adaptations to the GIRMSubscribe via iTunes

MMP 17 (FBP 340) - The Missal And The Mass, Pt. 2

Episode 339 (31:39) In this episode: Overview of why a new Roman Missal has been created and the guiding philosophy of how it was translated. Related Web Sites:Fr. Bill's web pageMysteries of the Mass Web PageSubscribe via iTunes

MMP 16 (FBP 339) - The Missal and the Mass

Episode 15 (54:01) In this episode: Round table discussion about the upcoming new Roman Missal and how to implement it in our parishes;  Q & ARelated Web Sites:Fr. Bill's Web SiteMysteries of the Mass PodcastUSCCB Web Site

MMP 15 - The New Roman Missal, Pt. 5

Episode 14 (1:32:27) In this episode: Fr. Jeremy reviews concepts about the new translation; Eucharistic Prayer III explained; Q & ARelated Web Sites:Fr. Bill's Web SiteMysteries of the Mass PodcastUSCCB Web SiteSubscribe Via iTunes

MMP 14 - The New Roman Missal #4

Mysteries of the Mass: Reflections on the Sacred Liturgy of the Roman Catholic Church - Join host, Fr. Bill Holtzinger, as he offers reflections, teachings, interviews, and more about the Mass.