The Mass as Sacramental Renewal of Christ's Redemptive Sacrifice

The Mass is best understood as the sacramental offering of Christ's once-for-all redemptive sacrifice. Vatican II's Decree on the Ministry and Life of Priests affirms that "Through the hands of priests and in the name of the whole Church the Lord's sacrifice is offered in the Eucharist in an unbloody and sacramental manner." The General Instruction of the Roman Missal states "The Sacrifice of the cross and its sacramental renewal in the Mass are one and the same, differing only in the manner of offering.

Sincerely in Christ,

Rev. Jeffery A. Fasching

Mass of Chrism

Today is the day that your priests publicly renew the vows they made on their day of ordination in front of the Bishop of the Diocese. Your prayers are asked for me and for all the priests in this Diocese. As we enter into Holy Week you are invited to renew your own fidelity to Christ and His Church. Meditate often on how Christ has chosen to redeem you. Meditate upon his Sorrowful Passion. Thank Him for His unbounded love for you.

Sincerely in Christ,

Rev. Jeff Fasching