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Fr. William Holtzinger
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MMP 29 (FBP 802) (13:48)
In this episode: The climax of the Bread of Life Discourse; Are we interpreting John 6 correctly? What is the Eucharist? How can we know? Writings of St. Ignatius of Antioch and St. Justin Martyr
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MMP Episode 29 (FBP 800) (15:21)
In this episode: This is a homily given as part of the Fr. Bill’s Podcast. I felt it was appropriate to add it to the feed of the Mysteries of the Mass.
The month of the Eucharist; Bread of Life Discourse; What did Christ intend; Not all Christians believe as the Church does in regard to the Eucharist; Who should or should not receive the Eucharist? Go share the Good News of Eucharist
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Episode 28 (FBP 723) (28:34)
In this episode: Homily on Advent colors and penitential season; Gaudete; Why confess your sins to a.priest? Biblical examples of how Apostles, priests, and others share in the mediation of Christ; Coming Communal Reconciliation Service
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Episode 27 (1:11:35)
In this episode: Msgr. Gerard O'Connor explains and briefly reviews the content in the Archdiocesan Liturgical Handbook (ALH). Q&A period follow
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Episode 26 (1:10:09)
In this episode: (Part 1 of 2) Mgr. Gerard O'Connor introduces himself; Describes the background and creation of the Archdiocesan Liturgical Handbook
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Episode 25 (FBP 650) (31:53)
Special Episode taken from Fr. Bill's Podcast Series
In this episode: The origin of the Solemnity of Corpus Christi; Some Eucharistic heresies; How can we increase reverence and safeguard the Eucharist?
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Episode 24 (18:17)
In this episode: Can you explain what happens at Mass? How is Mass a sacrifice, celebration, and sacred meal? How Mass re-presents the suffering, dear, and resurrection of Christ; How Mass helps us in the troubles of life; Mass is full of hope and joy.
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Episode 23 (1:25:01)
In this episode: Review of a preface; Study Group 10; Continued Analysis of the Roman Canon; Study of Eucharistic Prayers 2-4; The Announcements
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Episode 22 (1:16:25)
In this episode: this reflection on the New Roman Missal translation; The history of the Eucharistics Prayers; The Preface; Eucharistic Prayer I and its development; Q & A
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Episode 21 (1:09:15)
In this episode: History the Roman Missal; Study Group 10; History of the Preparation of the Gifts; Meaning and variation of the gifts; meaning of the pouring of water; Meaning of washing of the hands; Prayer Over the Gifts
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Episode 20 (1:21:09)
In this episode: The bread of presence; Early terms for Mass; Early gatherings; Hierarchy; The Real Presence according to the Early Church Fathers; Didache; Apostolic Tradition; Egeria; Early Eucharistic Prayers/Anaphoras
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Episode 19 (1:15:09)
In this episode: Liturgy; The first Passover; Moses; Covenant; Passover memorial which brings present the events; Manna; Anaology to understand Transubstantiation; Mass as a re-presentation; Sacramental presence of Christ; Apostolic and post apostolic times.
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Episode 18 [341] (35:26)
In this episode: The Preface, History of Eucharistic Prayers; Postures and Gestures at Mass; Concluding Rites.
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Episode 17 [341] (35:26)
In this episode: The Preface, History of Eucharistic Prayers; Postures and Gestures at Mass; Concluding Rites
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Episode 339 (31:39)
In this episode: Overview of why a new Roman Missal has been created and the guiding philosophy of how it was translated.
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Episode 15 (54:01)
In this episode: Round table discussion about the upcoming new Roman Missal and how to implement it in our parishes; Q & A
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Episode 14 (1:32:27)
In this episode: Fr. Jeremy reviews concepts about the new translation; Eucharistic Prayer III explained; Q & A
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MMP 13 (FBP 293) (1:11:50)
In this episode: Catholicsim 101 talk; 10 Ways to get more out of Mass: 1. Conversion of heart; 2. Being in the state of Grace; 3. Being Pre-prepared; 4. Arrive Early; 5. Prepare; 6. Sing the Music; 7. Listen Actively; 8. Pray Fully; 9. Be Conscious; 10. Don't scapegoat
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Episode MMP 12 (FBP 289) (1:05:41)
In this episode: Panel discussion with Frs. Joseph McMahon, John Kerns, and Jeremy Driscoll; Reflections about workshop by the FDLC; Publications coming to help the transition; Confessions of resistance and acceptance; USCCB resources; Q & A.
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Episode #11 (1:26:32)
In this episode: More reflections about why the changes; Rhetorical Forms of the prayers(presidential, prayer over the gifts, prayer after communion, prefaces, eucharistic prayer); Comparisons of the current Sacramentary with the new Roman Missal.
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Episode #10 (1:26:22)
In this episode: Talk by Fr. Jeremy Driscoll, O.S.B.; Thinking behind ICEL and Vox Clara's Work; Inner voice of text; Awareness of theological Syntax surrounding the text; Need of vernacular equivalent & Coherence; Liturgical vernacular/special language that echoes Scripture & doctrine.
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MP #9 (25:42)
In this episode: Why Catholics have daily Mass; Use of Holy Water; Low-gluten Hosts
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Episode 07 (29:50)
In this episode: Feedback, Books with titles akin to Mystery of the Mass Podcast, First Eucharistic Prayers, Fr. Paschal Cheline on Communio and Liturgy.
Episode 06 (27:08)
In this episode: Q & A about the Fraction Rite, posture before communion, the Ambry, Holy Oils, Statues
Episode 05 (32:52)
In this episode: Preface Prayer; Oldest Eucharistic Prayer; Epicleseis; Institution Narrative; Offertory; Climax of Mass; Holding hands at the Our Father; Rite of Fraction; Reflections about Mass and a consummation of heaven and earth.
In this episode: History of the Liturgical Cycle; Liturgy of the Word; Synogoge Service; Homily vs. Sermon; Nicene Creed;Passover & four cups; Mass as a re-presentation of of the sacrifice of Christ.
Episode 03 (30:03)
In this Episode: What is Mass? Why Sunday's? Liturgical Clothing; Two kinds of priesthood; Proper dress at Mass; Liturgical furnishings
Episode 02 (42:28) St. Anthony's Podcast Episode #134
In this Episode: Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion; Concelebrants, Acolytes, Reverence; Postures, Receiving the Eucharist; Music; Progressive Solemnity.
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Episode 01 (29:07)
In this Episode: Background Texts: "Instruction to the Order of Mass", "General Instructions to the Roman Missal", "The Mass-Finding It's Meaning For You and Getting More Out of It", "The How To Book of the Mass", "What Happens at Mass"; "The Lambs Supper
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