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By Archbishop Michael Jackels Witness Publisher We call the Mass a sacrifice – the sacrifice of the Mass. It is

By Archbishop Michael Jackels Witness Publisher The Catholic Church teaches that at Mass, when the priest invokes the Holy Spirit

By Archbishop Michael Jackels Witness Publisher In the United States, our practice is to kneel (if we are able) from

By Archbishop Michael Jackels Witness Publisher The central part of the Mass and its highpoint is the Eucharistic Prayer. Even

By Archbishop Michael Jackels Witness Publisher The priest prepares the wine for consecration by pouring a little water in the

By Archbishop Michael Jackels Witness Publisher After the collection, unleavened wheat bread (called hosts) and pure grape wine are presented

By Archbishop Michael Jackels Witness Publisher The Liturgy of the Word is followed by the part of Mass called the

By Archbishop Michael Jackels Witness Publisher The Liturgy of the Word concludes with the Prayer of the Faithful, which is

By Archbishop Michael Jackels Witness Publisher After the homily, everyone stands to recite the Profession of Faith, using either the

By Archbishop Michael Jackels Witness Publisher After the gospel comes the homily, which is intended to make biblical teaching understood