Episodios

  • 147: The Conclusion of the Introductory Rites

    147: The Conclusion of the Introductory Rites
    Mar 13 2026

    The collect has not only changed since Vatican II, but it has changed throughout the history of the Church. In this episode, Fr. Fessio explains what the development of the Collect from the very beginning of the Church.
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    6 m
  • 146: Vatican II Changed the Collect

    146: Vatican II Changed the Collect
    Mar 6 2026

    Fr. Fessio explains the opening "Collect" prayer and how it has changed over the years.
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    5 m
  • 145: What Are We Singing about in of the “Gloria”?

    145: What Are We Singing about in of the “Gloria”?
    Feb 27 2026

    Fr. Fessio reveals the dynamic movement that takes place in the second half of the Gloria that we sing at Mass.
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    5 m
  • 144: The Origins of the Gloria

    144: The Origins of the Gloria
    Feb 20 2026

    Fr. Fessio explains the historical and Scriptural origin and meaning of the Gloria.
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    7 m
  • 143: The Only Greek Spoken at Mass

    143: The Only Greek Spoken at Mass
    Feb 13 2026

    Fr. Fessio explains the only Greek phrase we say at Mass.
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    7 m
  • 142: Why God Forgives Us at Mass

    142: Why God Forgives Us at Mass
    Feb 6 2026

    In this episode, Fr. Fessio discusses the forgiveness we receive at every Mass.
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    6 m
  • 141: The Divine Office Connects to the Mass

    141: The Divine Office Connects to the Mass
    Jan 30 2026

    Fr. Fessio explains the lesser known connection between the Mass and the Divine Office or the Liturgy of the Hours, which traditionally lead to the Mass being celebrated at a specific time.
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    6 m
  • 140: What We Confess at Mass

    140: What We Confess at Mass
    Jan 23 2026

    Fr. Fessio explains the Confiteor at the beginning of the Mass.
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    6 m