Lesson 22: Secret Prayers
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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, you’ll ... Read more
Lesson 21: The Offertory
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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 to ... Read more
Lesson 20: Prayers of the Faithful
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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. After ... Read more
Lesson 19: Profession of Faith
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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 up ... Read more
Lesson 18: The Homily
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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 been ... Read more
Lesson 17: The Gospel
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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 something. ... Read more
Lesson 16: Alleluia
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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 for ... Read more
Lesson 15: Responsorial Psalm
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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 were ... Read more
Lesson 14: First Reading
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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 Prayer, ... Read more
Lesson 13: The Collect
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“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 red.” ... Read more
Lesson 12: The Gloria
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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 the ... Read more
Lesson 11: Kyrie Eleison
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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, we ... Read more