The Inestimable Value and Efficacy of the Mass # 2

Hear St. Alphonsus Liguori on the excellence of the Mass:

As the Passion of Jesus Christ was sufficient to save the whole world, so is a single Mass sufficient to save it."

In every Mass is renewed the work of redemption, so that if Jesus had never died on the cross, the celebration of a single Mass would obtain for the world the same benefits as were obtained by the death of our Redeemer.

A single Mass gives more honor to God than can ever … [Plus]

The Inestimable Value and Efficacy of the Mass # 1

These are they who are come out of great tribulation, and have washed their robes and have made them white in the Blood of the Lamb.-- Apocalypse 7:14

One motive alone remains to be urged, and this, the most powerful of all, is the inestimable value of the Adorable Sacrifice of the Mass, I have said that whatever motives could induce us to pray for the dead receive a thousand fold weight when urged in favor of having Masses celebrated for the … [Plus]

EXPLANATION OF THE MASS

INTRODUCTORY RITES

The section of the Mass preceding the Liturgy of the Word that confers a quality of preparation and introduction on the Eucharistic Sacrifice. The intent is that the assembled group unite as a community properly prepared to hear God's Word and celebrate the Eucharist. Includes the following:

Entrance Antiphon
Greeting
Penitential Rite (Rite of Blessing & Sprinkling)
Kyrie (Lord, Have Mercy)
Gloria (Glory to God)
Opening Prayer

LITURGY OF THE WORD [Plus]

THE HOLY MASS

Catechism of St. Pius X

The Essence, Institution and Ends of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass

1. Should the Holy Eucharist be considered only as a sacrament?

The Holy Eucharist, besides being a sacrament, is also the permanent Sacrifice of the New Law, which Jesus Christ left to His Church to be offered to God by the hands of His priests.

2. What is the Holy Mass?

The Holy Mass is the Sacrifice of the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ offered on our altars under the appearances … [Plus]

The Great Cardinal Mercier, a saintly and learned theologian, used to say:

"Give me a priest fully appreciating the gift of his daily Mass, preparing it well, offering it devoutly, living the grace of his Mass; I tell you, this priest will be ready for canonization when he dies."

I apply this statement to the faithful: Give me a Catholic fully realizing the doctrine of the Mass, really and truly living the grace of daily Mass, and I, too, will show you someone who will be a saint at the hour … [Plus]

There is Something Else

There is something else-the Last Supper.

Who was the Pontiff at the Last Supper? Jesus.

Who is the Pontiff at the altar? He took the bread; He took the wine; He takes the bread, He takes the wine: "Do this in My name and for My glory, to commemorate My death; say with me (I will be your power): 'This is My Body, this is My Blood.

Take, eat and drink.'" Divine banquet, heavenly banquet, the greatest of wonders! Oh, that marvelous Gospel brought from Heaven by Christ … [Plus]

Just What is Holy Mass?

But, exactly, what is the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass?
It is Christ, the God-Man, the Son of God and the Son of Mary, adoring and praising God the Father and the Blessed Trinity at the altar, with you and in your name. A God praising God; a God adoring God.

What is Holy Mass?

It is Christ, the God-Man, the Son of God and the Son of Mary, offering on the Calvary of the altar the thanksgiving due to God His Father; making atonement for sin; the only perfect divine … [Plus]

Why is the Mass a true sacrifice?

Because in the Mass the same Jesus Christ who offered Himself on Calvary now offers Himself on the altar. The Priest is the same, the Victim is the same, and the end or purpose is the same.

The Priest is the same Jesus Christ whose sacred person the ordained priest represents and in whose Name he offers the Eucharistic Sacrifice.
The Victim is the same, namely the Savior in His human nature, with His true Body and Blood, and His human free will. Only the … [Plus]

Graces from Holy Mass

1. The Holy Mass is Calvary continued.

2. Every Mass is worth as much as the sacrifice of Our Lord’s life, sufferings and death.

3. Holy Mass is the most powerful atonement for your sins.

4. At the hour of death the Masses you have heard will be your greatest consolation.

5. Every Mass will go with you to judgement and plead for pardon.

6. At Mass you can diminish more or less temporal punishment due to your sins, according to your fervor.

7. Assisting devoutly at … [Plus]

The Tremendous Blessings and Benefits of the Mass as Told by Popes and Saints :

Pope Paul VI
"The Mass is the most perfect form of prayer!"

Pope Benedict XV
"The Holy Mass would be of greater profit if people had it offered in their lifetime, rather than having it celebrated for the relief of their souls after death."

St. Thomas Aquinas
"The celebration of Holy Mass is as valuable as the death of Jesus on the cross."

St. Gregory
"The heavens open and multitudes of angels come to assist in … [Plus]