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What is THE MASS?

The Mass is the sacrifice of the New Law in which Christ, through the ministry of the priest, offers Himself to God in an un- bloody manner under the appearances of bread and wine.

The Mass is the very same sacrifice which was offered up at the Last Supper and on Calvary; it is the living presence of the sacrifice of the Cross.

The Mass is no mere remembrance or memorial of Calvary. Christ, the Victim of Calvary, is really present, and with Him the permanent power or efficacy of His great sacrifice.

The manner in which the sacrifice is offered is different: on the cross, Christ shed His blood and was put to death, while in the Mass there is no new immolation of the Victim, but only a new offering. On the cross, Christ gained merit and satisfied for us, while in the Mass He applies to us the merits and satisfaction of His death on the cross.

The four purposes for which the Mass is offered are:

1. To ADORE God as our Creator.

2. To THANK God for His many favors.

3. To ASK God to bestow His blessings on all men. (Petition)

4. To SATISFY the justice of God for the sins committed against. (Atonement)

(Source: My Catholic Faith by Louis LaRavoire Morrow)

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The Traditional Latin Mass has always been known as "The Mass" - the Mass of all ages (since the seventh century), is celebrated everywhere in Latin (Roman Rite), hence it is called the Traditional Latin Mass as opposed to the New Mass - the Novus Ordo Mass.

Brief notes on the TLM:

- The liturgy is celebrated in Latin. However, if you traditional missal, it will have Latin and English texts for you to follow and assist at the Mass.

- The Mass is celebrated in ad orientem, where the priest mostly faces away from the people to the east where Jesus will return. The focus is on God.

- The Low Mass is very silent, where the priest speaks mostly to God and we follow the priest with our missal. The Low Mass is also a good opportunity to pray in silence if you do not yet have a missal.

- There is no visual "sign of peace" between the faithful - no shaking hands. This keeps the focus on the peace of God instead of the peace of man.

- Communion is received on the tongue while kneeling. This form of practice is done with the most reverent and care for our Lord.

- Communicants do not say "amen" to the priest before receiving Communion. The priest prays for us in silence just before giving Communion.

- The Last Gospel of John is said in silence by the priest once the Mass is completed.

Notes on the forms of the TLM:

The Low Mass

The Mass is mostly silent, where the faithful can come and assist the Mass in silence in prayer and worship. To understand, and fully appreciate the beauty of Mass, follow the Mass using a Traditional Latin Mass missal.

If you love the silence in worshipping God, this is recommended.

The High Mass (Commonly known as the Sung Mass)

The Mass is sung at some parts and takes a longer time than the Low Mass. It is wonderful for those who enjoy a longer time worshiping God.

The Solemn High Mass

The Mass has more splendor than the High and Low Mass.

Note: While each form of Mass is the same Holy Sacrifice of the Mass; the more splendor the Mass we assist in, the greater the glory we give to God.

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