Lovely video! On old parish of mine would have children donate non perishable food for the homeless/place them in a basket in front of the altar. It was so sweet!
I learned something new! That the congregation is giving the priest permission to perform the sacrament by saying those words at the end. Never realized how powerful this is. Thank you father Casey!
Looks like you’re tired father. Try to get some rest. Great content and learned a lot about our faith. God bless you and your online ministry. :) Love and prayers from the Philippines.
Huh, I didn't know that the wine used to be so strong that it had to be cut with water. That is interesting! I guess it is also helpfully symbolic of the water that poured from the heart of Jesus along with the blood when He was pierced by the lance.
I found it odd that the faithful are 'sent out' at the end of the ministry of the Word but stay in their places for the ministry of the Eucharist until it was explained to me that originally catechumens were expected to leave before the celebration of the Eucharist began, though of course today they are encouraged to remain in the building but not partake of the Gifts. I'm guessing this may still be made clear in the Eastern Rite mass (is in the mass of John Chrysostom used in Eastern Orthodox churches at least) when a deacon or priest says "the doors, the doors" at the close of the ministry of the Word.
I thought the addition of water was in memory of the Water, with the Blood of Christ, flowing from his side when it was pierced as He hung on the cross.
Enjoying the series. You mentioned that the washing of hands was simply an act of the priest physically cleaning his hands before and now is more spiritual. Didn't it always have the spiritual aspect that's connected to Exodus 30:19-2, where God commands Aaron to wash his feet and hands before offering sacrifice?
I'm not sure that it did (although I could be wrong on this.) My understanding is that it began as a practical necessity and gained the spiritual significance later. This is the case for many of our practices (placing a particle of the host in the chalice, pouring water into the wine, vestments, etc.)
@@BreakingInTheHabit In the case of Christian priests offering the sacrifice, it may be a case of both the practical necessity (like you had mentioned with the gifts) and just doing it because that is what the Jewish priests did before offering sacrifice (similar reason, animals that they were about to slaughter. But it did actually gain significance among the Jewish faithful--it became common for people to imitate the priests in when they would offer their meals. Thinking, "I will offer myself in this meal, like the priests offering sacrifice in the Temple," therefore, it became a tradition to wash your hands before the meal [not for the practical reason, but for the spiritual reason]. But when people forgot about why they were doing that, or how they began to judge others for not doing that optional thing--it lost its spiritual significance [thus, the scene in Matthew 15--Jesus doesn't condemn Tradition, but condemns minor traditions that don't mean anything any more]. It is also interesting that we do some of the same things with some of our pre-meal traditions: "Bless us, O Lord, and these Thy gifts, which we are about to receive from Thy bounty. Through Christ, our Lord. Amen," used to be the Prayer over the Offerings in one of the local Latin Rites [don't remember if it was Mozarabic or Gallican]. Just as some individual Jews thought, "I will wash my hands like the priests before this meal to offer it as a mini-sacrifice," so some Christians thought, "I will say this prayer the priest prays before the Eucharistic Prayer before my meal to offer it as a mini sacrifice.")
Excuse me Brother Casey, I might be wrong, but isn't the words said when pouring water into the chalice: "by the mingling of this water and wine"? Thanks for this video series
The words, according to the Missal, are "By the mystery of this water and wine may we come to share in the divinity of Christ, who humbled himself to share in our humanity." I have heard some priests say "mingling," but this is not correct. Also, on that note, the prayer is meant to be silent, so it really shouldn't ever be heard by the congregation.
@@BreakingInTheHabit Yeah, not sure where priests got the "mingling" (the Latin text is "per huius aquae et vini mysterium"--through the Mystery of this water and wine). Could it be a hold over from the old translation?
When they ring the bells three times when he says this is my body then three times when he says this is my blood just what are we suppose to say when we strike our heart with every bell ring ? For 75 years I have ben saying father son and holy ghost but is that right ?
That may have been the case for the Tridentine Rite (I'm not sure, sorry) but bells in the current rite are optional and there is no specific designation that there must be three. If that is what you do, that is a fine devotional practice as it helps remember the Trinity, but it's not an official part of the rite.
@@BreakingInTheHabit Dear Brother Casey - will you do a video explaining the Roman Catholic Church's position on non Roman Catholics not receiving communion at Mass, and on Roman Catholic's taking communion in a protestant church? As someone from a mixed marriage, I have never really been clear on this issue, and it would help to hear your views, knowledge and insight, is that alright? I look forward to hearing from you soon. As always, best wishes, especially during this season of Lent starting tomorrow.
@@BreakingInTheHabit I will, thank you. I am looking forward to it. Both Catholic and Anglican side of my family will be watching, in fact they both love your videos.
@@DanishJoe394 Because women can't be priests. The role of server is traditionally for males only so that they might grow an interest in becoming a priest.
This is my Parish (Immaculate Conception)!! Thank you Brother for the beautiful lessons!!
That's nice! You have a really beautiful church!
You are very lucky
I recently got baptized and so happy that I can now take part in the eucharist.
Really enjoying this series. You can never understand the mass too much :)
Lovely video! On old parish of mine would have children donate non perishable food for the homeless/place them in a basket in front of the altar. It was so sweet!
I learned something new! That the congregation is giving the priest permission to perform the sacrament by saying those words at the end. Never realized how powerful this is. Thank you father Casey!
Looks like you’re tired father. Try to get some rest. Great content and learned a lot about our faith. God bless you and your online ministry. :) Love and prayers from the Philippines.
Blessed be God forever ❤️
This is my church and the priest is my mentor as the FVM supervisor.
Who here is from North Carolina? (Hi from Fayetteville)
So good you explain our faith to all
Huh, I didn't know that the wine used to be so strong that it had to be cut with water. That is interesting! I guess it is also helpfully symbolic of the water that poured from the heart of Jesus along with the blood when He was pierced by the lance.
There are definitely multiple layers to the symbolism, as you point out!
Will def share this video, TY.
Bless your ministry, Br Casey.
Thank you so much now I understand
Excellent cinematography Brother. Are you still doing your own production? Very nice. We love your videos.
Thanks! Yes, all mine. This one definitely had a steep learning curve and I didn't get everything to look like I wanted, but it turned out nice.
I found it odd that the faithful are 'sent out' at the end of the ministry of the Word but stay in their places for the ministry of the Eucharist until it was explained to me that originally catechumens were expected to leave before the celebration of the Eucharist began, though of course today they are encouraged to remain in the building but not partake of the Gifts. I'm guessing this may still be made clear in the Eastern Rite mass (is in the mass of John Chrysostom used in Eastern Orthodox churches at least) when a deacon or priest says "the doors, the doors" at the close of the ministry of the Word.
I thought the addition of water was in memory of the Water, with the Blood of Christ, flowing from his side when it was pierced as He hung on the cross.
It is. This is a Norvus Ordo Church.
Enjoying the series.
You mentioned that the washing of hands was simply an act of the priest physically cleaning his hands before and now is more spiritual. Didn't it always have the spiritual aspect that's connected to Exodus 30:19-2, where God commands Aaron to wash his feet and hands before offering sacrifice?
I'm not sure that it did (although I could be wrong on this.) My understanding is that it began as a practical necessity and gained the spiritual significance later. This is the case for many of our practices (placing a particle of the host in the chalice, pouring water into the wine, vestments, etc.)
@@BreakingInTheHabit In the case of Christian priests offering the sacrifice, it may be a case of both the practical necessity (like you had mentioned with the gifts) and just doing it because that is what the Jewish priests did before offering sacrifice (similar reason, animals that they were about to slaughter. But it did actually gain significance among the Jewish faithful--it became common for people to imitate the priests in when they would offer their meals. Thinking, "I will offer myself in this meal, like the priests offering sacrifice in the Temple," therefore, it became a tradition to wash your hands before the meal [not for the practical reason, but for the spiritual reason]. But when people forgot about why they were doing that, or how they began to judge others for not doing that optional thing--it lost its spiritual significance [thus, the scene in Matthew 15--Jesus doesn't condemn Tradition, but condemns minor traditions that don't mean anything any more]. It is also interesting that we do some of the same things with some of our pre-meal traditions: "Bless us, O Lord, and these Thy gifts, which we are about to receive from Thy bounty. Through Christ, our Lord. Amen," used to be the Prayer over the Offerings in one of the local Latin Rites [don't remember if it was Mozarabic or Gallican]. Just as some individual Jews thought, "I will wash my hands like the priests before this meal to offer it as a mini-sacrifice," so some Christians thought, "I will say this prayer the priest prays before the Eucharistic Prayer before my meal to offer it as a mini sacrifice.")
I always remember that
Cold playing Offertory is part of the Mass
Limang libo para sa tanghalian kapag kumuha Ka Ng dalawang libo you won't be able to affect Department of Labor in Haagen Daz
Brother Casey,Question will you ever come to utah one day?
Good one! Thanks!
Excuse me Brother Casey, I might be wrong, but isn't the words said when pouring water into the chalice: "by the mingling of this water and wine"? Thanks for this video series
The words, according to the Missal, are "By the mystery of this water and wine may we come to share in the divinity of Christ, who humbled himself to share in our humanity." I have heard some priests say "mingling," but this is not correct. Also, on that note, the prayer is meant to be silent, so it really shouldn't ever be heard by the congregation.
@@BreakingInTheHabit Yeah, not sure where priests got the "mingling" (the Latin text is "per huius aquae et vini mysterium"--through the Mystery of this water and wine). Could it be a hold over from the old translation?
@@BreakingInTheHabit thanks for clearing my misconception, brother
How are you going to have priestly vocations if you have alter girls? I love ad orientum. Why so many Eucharistic ministers?
When they ring the bells three times when he says this is my body then three times when he says this is my blood just what are we suppose to say when we strike our heart with every bell ring ? For 75 years I have ben saying father son and holy ghost but is that right ?
That may have been the case for the Tridentine Rite (I'm not sure, sorry) but bells in the current rite are optional and there is no specific designation that there must be three. If that is what you do, that is a fine devotional practice as it helps remember the Trinity, but it's not an official part of the rite.
I’m not sure, but I like to think of the 3 nails from the Crucifixion.
@@BreakingInTheHabit Dear Brother Casey - will you do a video explaining the Roman Catholic Church's position on non Roman Catholics not receiving communion at Mass, and on Roman Catholic's taking communion in a protestant church? As someone from a mixed marriage, I have never really been clear on this issue, and it would help to hear your views, knowledge and insight, is that alright? I look forward to hearing from you soon. As always, best wishes, especially during this season of Lent starting tomorrow.
I plan on doing a video on that question in a month or so, actually. Keep your eyes out for it!
@@BreakingInTheHabit I will, thank you. I am looking forward to it. Both Catholic and Anglican side of my family will be watching, in fact they both love your videos.
No better way to bless God.
When they gather all the offerings at my church we as a congregation bless it. (We attend Unity of NEPA its non denominational)
10000th view.
god is angry because we have offended the holy mass and made it a vulgar banquet when it is not that
Is that a female altar server? Reeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
Yes. There is nothing in canon or liturgical law preventing this.
Why do people freak out about female Altar Servers? It’s not a priest so why freak out.
@@DanishJoe394 It's a man's job.
@@DanishJoe394 Because women can't be priests. The role of server is traditionally for males only so that they might grow an interest in becoming a priest.
I'll attended a church that follows basic instructions from the Gospels.
I will attend a church that allows me to drink the wine.
i am not Christion
Ok bruhhhh
Brother Casey,Question will you ever come to utah one day?