Lenten Lessons on the Mass 22: Secret Prayers

March 14, 2026February 19, 2026 Articles, Lenten Lesson

Did you know there are “secret” prayers at Mass? Today’s Lenten Lesson: Secret Prayers Did you know there are some ‘secret’ prayers at Mass? If you watch very closely, ... Read more

Lenten Lessons on the Mass 21: The Offertory

March 13, 2026February 19, 2026 Articles, Lenten Lesson

Can we give something back to God? Today’s Lenten Lesson: The Offertory Can we give something back to God?  Yes, once we arrive to the Offertory, it’s our turn ... Read more

Lenten Lessons on the Mass 20: Prayers of the Faithful

March 12, 2026February 19, 2026 Articles, Lenten Lesson

Ask and you shall receive… Today’s Lenten Lesson: Prayers of the Faithful “Ask and you shall receive.” That’s what Jesus said, and that’s just what we do at Mass. ... Read more

Lenten Lessons on the Mass 19: Profession of Faith

March 11, 2026February 19, 2026 Articles, Lenten Lesson

It’s One of the 7 Great Prayers Today’s Lenten Lesson: Profession of Faith We stand for the Gospel, we sit for the Homily, and now it’s time to stand ... Read more

Lenten Lessons on the Mass 18: The Homily

March 10, 2026February 18, 2026 Articles, Lenten Lesson

It’s also known as a sermon… Today’s Lenten Lesson: The Homily I think it was St. Paul who set the record for the longest homily ever. It might have ... Read more

Lenten Lessons on the Mass 17: The Gospel

March 9, 2026February 19, 2026 Articles, Lenten Lesson

This means “Good News” Today’s Lenten Lesson: The Gospel We just sang the Alleluia, everyone is standing, and it looks like the priest and the deacon are talking about ... Read more

Lenten Lessons on the Mass 16: Alleluia

March 7, 2026February 19, 2026 Articles, Lenten Lesson

Did you know you can speak Hebrew? Today’s Lenten Lesson: Alleluia I know at least one word in Hebrew, and it’s Alleluia! After sitting for a while, it’s time ... Read more

Lenten Lessons on the Mass 15: Responsorial Psalm

March 6, 2026February 19, 2026 Articles, Lenten Lesson

Jesus prayed these too! Today’s Lenten Lesson: Responsorial Psalm It’s right about this point that people get distracted. After the First Reading, comes the Responsorial Psalm.  And if you ... Read more

Lenten Lessons on the Mass 14: First Reading

March 5, 2026March 5, 2026 Articles, Lenten Lesson

You may now be seated. Today’s Lenten Lesson: First Reading The reason they changed the Mass from Latin to English is so you could understand it. After the Opening ... Read more

Lenten Lessons on the Mass 13: The Collect

March 4, 2026February 19, 2026 Articles, Lenten Lesson

“Father, read the black, do the red.” Today’s Lenten Lesson: The Collect “Father, read the black, do the red.” Yes, that’s what she said:  “Read the black. Do the ... Read more

Lenten Lessons on the Mass 12: The Gloria

March 3, 2026February 19, 2026 Articles, Lenten Lesson

What’s the number one song ever? Today’s Lenten Lesson: The Gloria What’s the number one song ever? The number one song ever, according to me, is the Gloria, which ... Read more

Lenten Lessons on the Mass 11: Kyrie Eleison

March 2, 2026February 19, 2026 Articles, Lenten Lesson

It’s Greek for “Lord, have mercy.” Today’s Lenten Lesson: Kyrie Eleison Kyrie Eleison is Greek for “Lord, have mercy.” After we confess our sins at the start of Mass, ... Read more