Fr. Brian O’Brien joins Patrick for a conversation about Preparing for Mass & Uniting Our Personal Prayer to the Mass
- (4:00) – Why are we tempted to not prepare for Mass and What are the benefits of preparing yourself for Mass?
- (9:08) How do Clergy prepare themselves for Mass and how can people in the congregation offer intentions at Mass?
- (23:00) – Importance of silence in Mass
- Joe - I prep in the car on the way there and try to meditate in the pew before mass begins.
- (25:09) – Kids should be brought to Mass.
- Email from Beth – Family starts with a prayer as they drive to Mass and talk about the readings beforehand.
- Jan – I watch Bishop Barron and pre-read the readings.
- Email from Mary – I like to prepare in various ways to for the Mass, particularly with wearing themed clothing to match the liturgical calendar.
- (32:59) – What should we do after Mass?
- Deacon Martin - Taught that every Friday is Good Friday, and every Sunday is Easter Sunday so prep can start on Monday, so we don't have to cram it in 30m before Mass.
- (40:02) – the importance of confession before Mass and how do you address the argument that Mass is boring?
- Jason - How I prep for mass with young family.
- Cathleen - Priests in Baltimore always said prayer to HS before homily.
- (49:38) - Where to find the readings for Sunday Mass?
