Question: Does the Bible support the Catholic belief that, in the Mass, the bread and wine become the Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of Christ? Answer: It certainly does! Jesus instituted the Eucharist at the Last Supper when he said of the bread, “Take, eat, this is my body,” and of the wine, “Drink of it, all of you, for this is my blood of … Continue reading
Question: In Mass recently, I noticed that some people bow during the Creed. Why do they do that? Answer: Well, the first reason is because that is what we are supposed to do. There is a Church document called the General Instruction of the Roman Missal (or “GIRM”) that outlines the basic structure of the Mass. In para. 137 we read: “The Creed is sung … Continue reading
Question: What is Advent? Answer: The Modern Catholic Dictionary, by Fr. John A. Hardon, tells us that Advent is, “A period of prayer in preparation for Christmas, including four Sundays, the first nearest the feast of St. Andrew, November 30. It is the beginning of the Church’s liturgical year (Etym. Latin adventus, a coming, approach, arrival.).” Advent is a time of preparation for and anticipation … Continue reading
After 6 years of work and preparation the day has finally come! The newly renovated St Stephen’s Cathedral will be unveiled this weekend! Owensboro Catholic Radio is excited to broadcast live the Mass of Dedication and Blessing will be celebrated Saturday, November 18th at 3:00pm. So please join us at 107.9 FM as we join our prayers together in thanksgiving for this blessing to our diocese.
Owensboro Catholic Radio has just recently undated our pages listing the Owensboro Area Mass Times, Confession Times, and Eucharistic Adoration Times. See the following links: Mass Times: http://owensborocatholicradio.com/local-mass/ Confession Times: http://owensborocatholicradio.com/local-confession/ Eucharistic Adoration Times: http://owensborocatholicradio.com/eucharistic-adoration/ Many thanks to our WIMM volunteers for doing the tedious research required to keep these pages updated. If any of you notice a change in the schedule of your home … Continue reading
Question: What happens when we receive the Eucharist? Answer: When you receive the Eucharist, you become a tabernacle or a vessel of the Lord. Jesus Christ truly resides within you – Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity. As such, there are many amazing spiritual effects that come from this experience: we receive grace from God that forgives us of our venial (or “lesser”) sins and strengthens … Continue reading
Question: Why do some women wear a veil at Mass? Answer: It has been a long-standing custom in the Church for a woman to wear a veil at Mass or in the presence of our Lord in the Eucharist. Although it seems to have gone out of fashion nowadays, there is certainly nothing that prevents a woman from continuing this practice, and it is a … Continue reading