The formal greeting of the Mass, rooted in the letters of St. Paul, signifies our entry into an important encounter with Christ where we receive grace—not as a magical substance, but as a living relationship with God.

The Greeting at Mass by Bishop Arthur J. Serratelli

Preached on the 11th of May, 2026 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Beaverton, Oregon.

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