Mysteries of the Mass - Fr. Bill's Personal Pages

MMP 29 (FBP 802) (13:48)In this episode: The climax of the Bread of Life Discourse; Are we interpreting John 6 correctly? What is the Eucharist? How can we know? Writings of St. Ignatius of Antioch and St. Justin Martyr Related Web Sites: My WebsitePodcast PageAll Previous Episodes Recent Episodes

MMP Episode 29 (FBP 800) (15:21)In this episode: This is a homily given as part of the Fr. Bill's Podcast. I felt it was appropriate to add it to the feed of the Mysteries of the Mass.The month of the Eucharist; Bread of Life Discourse; What did Christ intend; Not all Christians believe as the Church does in regard to the Eucharist; Who should or should not receive the Eucharist? Go share the Good News of Eucharist Related Web Sites: My WebsitePodcast PageAll Previous Episodes Recent Episodes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 13 (FBP 293) (1:11:50) In this episode: Catholicsim 101 talk; 10 Ways to get more out of Mass: 1. Conversion of heart; 2. Being in the state of Grace; 3. Being Pre-prepared; 4. Arrive Early; 5. Prepare; 6. Sing the Music; 7. Listen Actively; 8. Pray Fully; 9. Be Conscious; 10. Don't scapegoatRelated Links:Fr. Bill's Web PageMysteries of the Mass PodcastSubscribe via iTunes

Episode MMP 12 (FBP 289) (1:05:41) In this episode: Panel discussion with Frs. Joseph McMahon, John Kerns, and Jeremy Driscoll; Reflections about workshop by the FDLC; Publications coming to help the transition; Confessions of resistance and acceptance; USCCB resources; Q & A.Related Web Sites:mysteriesofthemass.comFr. Bill's Web PageFDLC (Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions)becomeonebodyonespiritinchrist.orgSubscribe to Mysteries of the Mass Podcas

Episode #11 (1:26:32) In this episode: More reflections about why the changes; Rhetorical Forms of the prayers(presidential, prayer over the gifts, prayer after communion, prefaces, eucharistic prayer); Comparisons of the current Sacramentary with the new Roman Missal.Related Links:Mysteries of the Mass PodcastUS Bishop's Site: New Roman MissalSubscribe via iTunes

Episode #10 (1:26:22) In this episode: Talk by Fr. Jeremy Driscoll, O.S.B.; Thinking behind ICEL and Vox Clara's Work; Inner voice of text; Awareness of theological Syntax surrounding the text; Need of vernacular equivalent & Coherence; Liturgical vernacular/special language that echoes Scripture & doctrine.Related Links:Mysteries of the Mass PodcastUS Bishop's Site: New Roman MissalSubscribe via iTunes

MP #9 (25:42)In this episode: Why Catholics have daily Mass; Use of Holy Water; Low-gluten HostsDirect download Here

MMP 8 (31:00) In this episode: More Fr. Paschal Cheline's talk on Communio and Liturgy

Episode 07 (29:50) In this episode: Feedback, Books with titles akin to Mystery of the Mass Podcast, First Eucharistic Prayers, Fr. Paschal Cheline on Communio and Liturgy.

Episode 06 (27:08) In this episode: Q & A about the Fraction Rite, posture before communion, the Ambry, Holy Oils, Statues

Episode 05 (32:52) In this episode: Preface Prayer; Oldest Eucharistic Prayer; Epicleseis; Institution Narrative; Offertory; Climax of Mass; Holding hands at the Our Father; Rite of Fraction; Reflections about Mass and a consummation of heaven and earth.

In this episode: History of the Liturgical Cycle; Liturgy of the Word; Synogoge Service; Homily vs. Sermon; Nicene Creed;Passover & four cups; Mass as a re-presentation of of the sacrifice of Christ.

Episode 03 (30:03) In this Episode: What is Mass? Why Sunday's? Liturgical Clothing; Two kinds of priesthood; Proper dress at Mass; Liturgical furnishings

Episode 02 (42:28) St. Anthony's Podcast Episode #134 In this Episode: Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion; Concelebrants, Acolytes, Reverence; Postures, Receiving the Eucharist; Music; Progressive Solemnity.Web sites related to this episode:Fr. Bill's Web SiteMysteries of the Mass Podcast PageIncrease this Podcast's Visibility:Subscribe via iTunes

Episode 01 (29:07) In this Episode: Background Texts: "Instruction to the Order of Mass", "General Instructions to the Roman Missal", "The Mass-Finding It's Meaning For You and Getting More Out of It", "The How To Book of the Mass", "What Happens at Mass"; "The Lambs SupperWeb sites related to this episode:Fr. Bill's Web SiteMysteries of the Mass Podcast PageIncrease this Podcast's Visibility:Subscribe via iTunes