Year of Renewal: Mass

By Ian Bozant, Contributing Writer How does Mass end? What does the final dismissal mean? At this point in the Mass, we have received the Body and Blood of Christ in Communion and have taken time to reflect in a period of silence that follows.

By Tim Hedrick, Contributing Writer Why do some people not go up to receive Communion during Mass? There are many possible reasons. For example, someone might not be Catholic; someone might not be living in a state of grace (living in mortal sin); someone might be living in an irregular marriage, etc.

By Tim Hedrick, Contributing Writer Who can receive Communion during Mass? In order to preserve the dignity of the Eucharist, the church has established certain guidelines and norms governing the reception of holy Communion.

By Ian Bozant, Contributing Writer What is Communion and what does it mean for us? When most think of the Eucharist, they immediately think of the Mass and the reception of holy Communion, which is an important connection.

By Ian Bozant, Contributing Writer What is the central mystery of the Mass? The celebration of the Mass centers on one central mystery: the change of bread and wine into the Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of Jesus Christ.