The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Day 183: The Mass of All Ages (2024)

Jul 1, 2024

15:10

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Fr. Mike Schmitz discusses the history of the Eucharist, highlighting St. Justin Martyr's description of the Mass in AD 155. The importance of the Eucharistic celebration in the early Church and its continuity in modern-day worship practices is explored. The theological significance of Sunday as the Lord's day and the conditions for receiving Holy Communion are also discussed.

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The structure of the Mass in the Early Church closely mirrors the modern-day Eucharistic celebration, emphasizing continuity.

Partaking in the Eucharist signifies a profound unity with Jesus Christ's salvific act and necessitates adherence to His teachings.

Deep dives

The Command to Do This in Memory of Me

Jesus' command to repeat his actions and words until he comes requires not just remembrance but active participation in the liturgical celebration of Christ's life, death, resurrection, and intercession. The early Church faithfully followed this command, emphasizing the importance of teachings, fellowship, Eucharistic celebrations, and prayers as acts of worship, paving the way for the continuity of the Eucharistic celebration in the Church's life and its centrality.

Intro

2min

Early Christian Worship and The Eucharistic Celebration

8min

Exploring the Origins and Significance of the Mass and Eucharist

6min

Celebrating the sacrament of the Eucharist has been part of the Tradition of the Catholic Church for 2,000 years. Fr. Mike unpacks the citation from St. Justin Martyr's First Apology, which beautifully describes the structure of the Mass in AD 155 and captures how the Early Church had the same understanding of the Eucharist as we do today. Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 1341-1347.

This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy

Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

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