Fr. Fessio unpacks a short but powerful prayer that the priest says at every Mass.

Even the simplest prayer in the Mass can hold incredible meaning, and in this episode Fr. Fessio explains how the commingling prayer reveals the meaning of suffering.

Fr. Fessio explains why a priest mixes water and wine at Offertory in Mass.

Fr. Fessio points out how the process of wine making and yeast fermentation is like the life of a Christian.  

Fr. Fessio points out the often overlook properties of water that make life possible.

While the prayers of the old Latin Rite are beautiful, Fr. Fessio prefers the prayers of the Offertory in the Novus Ordo Rite, and in this episode he explains why.

Why do we sacrifice things to God, if he does not need it? Does God take please in us destroying things? Using the words of his teacher Pope Benedict, Fr. Fessio explains why we worship God and make sacrifices to Him.

Fr. Fessio explains why bread and wine are apt foods to be transubstantiated into Jesus Body and Blood.

This part of the Mass is easily overlooked, but it is an important part of the Liturgy where we give our gifts to God and His Church. 

Due to unforeseen circumstances, Fr. Fessio could not record his normal episode on the Mass. We will continue with the Mass series soon, but for now please enjoy this unreleased clip from one of his recent discussions with Mark. Thanks for your patience!