Incredible depth and detail that opened up the Mass Readings for me.
Please please put it on a DVD..
Great introduction to the catechism. Left me wanting more. We need a explanation on every paragraph.
1 hour 18 min. (1 CD / 1 DVD / MP3)
Have you ever wondered why we do what we do at Mass? Why do we rise when the Priest enters the sanctuary? Why make the Sign of the Cross at the beginning and end? Why do we sometimes sit, sometimes stand, and sometimes kneel? And what is the meaning of the various prayers and responses that fill up our weekly hour of worship?
In this Bible study, Dr. Brant Pitre takes you on a biblical tour of the Mass, using Sacred Scripture and ancient Jewish tradition to show you the biblical roots of the various parts of the Catholic Mass. Along the way, you’ll learn such things as:
• How Mass tells us that we are entering into the “Tabernacle” of Moses in order to meet God
• Where the “Sign of the Cross” can be found in the Old Testament
• Why the two blind men cried out, “Lord, Have Mercy” (Kyrie Eleison) and what should be going on inside of us when we cry out with them
• Where the “Glory to God in the highest” (the Gloria) comes from in the Bible, and why we sing it during some seasons (Ordinary Time), but not during others (Advent)
• Why we stand for the Gospel reading, and where the practice of biblical homilies can be found in Scripture
• Where the “Holy, Holy, Holy” (the Sanctus) comes from in the Bible
• And much more…
According to Pope Benedict XVI, in order for Christians to actively and fruitfully participate in the Mass, they must understand “the meaning of the signs contained in the rites” (Sacrament of Charity, 64). In this revealing presentation, Dr. Brant Pitre heeds Pope Benedict’s call by explaining the biblical meanings of the Mass’s most significant moments, so that you can enter more fully into this most sacred of Mysteries.
*Note from Catholic Productions*
While there is overlap between this series and The Biblical Roots of the Mass: A Scriptural Explanation of the New Roman Missal, there is significant dissimilarity both in content and in focus. Nevertheless, we wanted our patrons aware that there will be some overlap between this and the aforementioned set.
I subscribe to A Biblical Explanation of the Mass, and as usual, Dr. Brant Pitre does an amazing job. I have learned a lot from Dr. Pitre about the different parts of the Mass. For anyone who has questions about this or other topics of the Catholic faith should get familiar with Dr. Pitre. Along with watching videos, I have read several of his books. He is very knowledgeable, interesting and explains things well.
Dr Pitre is great. However, what I was hoping for was 30 minute (tops) presentations so that I could show the presentations to interested persons at our parish, who are either waiting for their child at CCD for the presentation on why we stand, kneel etc at Mass; or in nightly sessions for the OT DVDs
Excellent, detail-packed videos you can’t find elsewhere.
Dr. Pitre always explains his topics with profound knowledge and wisdom. His funny humor makes it enjoyable to watch and listen to. Thank you, great work!
A Biblical Explanation of the Mass