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Uniting Our Personal Prayer to the Mass - May 31, 2023

The Inner Life

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?