139: What Vatican II Actually Said About Using Latin at Mass
16/1/2026 | 8 mins.
Since Vatican II, the use of Latin in Mass has radically decline. . . . But in this episode, Fr. Fessio reviews what Vatican II said about using Latin at Mass.
138: Why the Priest Says “The Lord be with you”
09/1/2026 | 4 mins.
In the not-so-distant past, the Church began saying “and with your spirit” instead of “and with you.” In this episode Fr. Fessio explains these opening words of the Mass.
137: Explaining the Sign of the Cross
02/1/2026 | 5 mins.
Have you ever reflected on why we begin the Mass with the sign of the Cross? Fr. Fessio explains the deep significance behind this often overlooked opening.
136: Why Does the Priest Kiss the Altar?
26/12/2025 | 3 mins.
Father Fessio begins to unpack the beginning of the Mass by reflecting the priest’s first action in the Mass—he kisses the altar.
135: The Meaning Behind the Priestly Vestments
19/12/2025 | 6 mins.
Ever wonder what is the significance of the priest’s vestments? In this episode, Fr. Fessio explains what these vestments are and symbolism behind them.
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