The Mass
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The Mass is the liturgical celebration in which we gather as a community to offer Praise and Thanksgiving to God for His love and mercy, to show reverence and gratitude for Christ's sacrifice, and to receive Him in the Eucharist.
"The celebration of the Eucharistic Sacrifice is wholly directed toward the intimate union of the faithful with Christ through Communion. To receive Communion is to receive Christ Himself Who has offered Himself for us." (CCC 1382)Attending Mass
The first precept of the Church ("You shall attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation and rest from servile labor") is not given to us to restrain us but to set us free.
By resting on Sundays, we grow in health of body and mind. By worshiping God as a community and receiving Christ in Holy Communion regularly, we grow in health of soul, receiving the grace we need to get through the difficulties of life and to attain Heaven.
The faithful are encouraged to go to Confession frequently, so that they gain more grace through the Eucharist.
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The Mass: The closest thing to Heaven on earth
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Fr. Mike tells us "the point" of going to Mass. (It's not what you think.)
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The Saints on the Mass
"It would be easier for the world to survive without the sun than to do without the Holy Mass."
Saint Padre Pio
“The Mass is long,” you say, and I reply: “Because your love is short.”
Saint Josemaría Escrivá
“If we really understood the Mass, we would die of joy.” St. Jean Vianney
“When Mass is being celebrated, the sanctuary is filled with countless angels who adore the Divine Victim immolated on the altar.” St. John Chrysostom
“Know, O Christian, that the Mass is the holiest act of religion. You cannot do anything to glorify God more, nor profit your soul more, than by devoutly assisting at it, and assisting as often as possible.” St. Peter Julian Eymard -
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