The Mass in Slow Motion with Fr. Jeffrey Kirby
Father gives a few minutes, sharing different profound truths about the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass.
Share2025-07-05
Day 80: Sitting Attentively
We are invited to sit as a posture of openness and attentiveness.
2025-07-04
Day 79: The Preparation is Done
As the Introductory Rites conclude, our preparation for the Holy Sacrifice is complete.
2025-07-03
Day 78: The Church’s Petition
The Church offers her intention during the Opening Collect of the Holy Sacrifice.
2025-07-02
Day 77: The Collect
The priest collects and gathers the intentions of the faithful for the Holy Sacrifice.
2025-07-01
Day 76: Our Intention for the Mass
As baptized Christians, we can offer a personal intention for the Holy Sacrifice.
2025-06-30
Day 75: Let us Pray!
The priest summons us to pray in the Introductory Rites and throughout our lives.
2025-06-29
Day 74: A Penitential Absence
The “Gloria” is suspended as a penance during Advent and Lent.
2025-06-28
Day 73: You Alone!
In the “Gloria,” we proclaim Jesus Christ as the only Holy One, Lord, and Most High.
2025-06-27
Day 72: We Give Thanks
Our praise of God leads us to give him thanks for all things.
2025-06-26
Day 71: Praise, Bless, Adore, and Glorify
We praise, bless, adore, and glorify God at the beginning of the Holy Sacrifice.
2025-06-25
Day 70: People of Goodwill
The gift of peace is wished upon all people of goodwill.
2025-06-24
Day 69: Glory to God in the Highest
The “Gloria” is a great hymn that begins by glorifying God.
2025-06-23
Day 68: Mercy and Peace
Peace only comes through the gift of God’s mercy.
2025-06-22
Day 67: Lord, Have Mercy!
The Kyrie is a pressing cry to God for his grace and mercy.
2025-06-21
Day 66: Knowing Where We Are
The Penitential Rite helps us to know we are sinners in need of God’s mercy.
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