August 2021 archive of The Mass (2)
The Mass 3
Posted by Nancy Dudack on 8/17/21
Where does it come from?
The word “mass” comes from the Latin term “missa.” At the end of the Latin Mass the priest dismisses the congregation using these words: “Ite missa est.” It is translated into English as “Go, it is send, “the “it” being the church. The ... Read More »
The Mass 2
Posted by Nancy Dudack on 8/17/21
Unless….
The Gospel of John has four appearances of the Risen Jesus, and one of them is read on Mercy Sunday (20-19-31). The appearance occurs in Jerusalem, where the disciples locked themselves in a room, fearful of authorities. Jesus appears and bestows on them the Holy Spirit, and ... Read More »