By Tim Hedrick, Contributing Writer Why do we pray the Our Father each week? One of the most frequently prayed prayers among Catholics and
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The Epiclesis: The calling down of the Holy Spirit
By Ian Bozant, Contributing Writer What is the Epiclesis? Part of the Eucharistic Prayer is the calling down of the Holy Spirit upon the
Liturgy of the Eucharist: A prayer of thanksgiving
By Ian Bozant, Contributing Writer How does the Liturgy of the Eucharist begin? After the preparation of the offering, the Liturgy of the Eucharist
Explaining the Mass: Preparation of the offering
By Tim Hedrick, Contributing Writer What prayer does the priest say as he presents the bread to God in preparation for the Eucharistic Prayer
Presentation of the gifts, preparation of the altar
By Ian Bozant, Contributing Writer What is the presentation of the gifts? The presentation of the gifts marks the beginning of the second major