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!

Beginning the second half of the Mass, Fr. Fessio discusses the transition from the Liturgy of the Word to the Liturgy of the Eucharist.

Today, Fr. Fessio concludes his reflections on the first half of the Mass by commenting on the prayers of the faithful. In the next episode, Fr. Fessio starts his reflection on the second half of the Mass—the Liturgy of the Eucharist. 

Fr. Fessio goes through the main beliefs articulated in the Nicene Creed.

We say the Nicene Creed at every Mass, but what is it and how did it come about? Fr. Fessio explains . . .

Fr. Fessio explains the ancient roots of the homily from the Old Testament, to Christ, to the early bishops.

We have reached the highpoint of the first part of the Mass—the proclamation of the Gospel. Fr. Fessio explains the lesser-known prayers surrounding this beautiful part of the liturgy.

Fr. Fessio explains the significance of the Alleluia and the movement of the priest to the ambo for the Gospel.

Fr. Fessio explains how a single woman was the origin of the Corpus Christi Feast and the famous prayer and hymn Tantum Ergo.