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What are the 4 different parts of the Mass? Tom Robertson | Unsplash CC0 null Philip Kosloski -  published on 05/05/21 Here are the four different parts of the Mass and what each part signifies. In the Roman Rite of the Catholic Church, there are four different parts of the Mass. These parts each signify different spiritual truths and provide for us the ability to enter more deeply into the paschal mystery. Introductory Rites The first part of the Mass is focused on “preparation,” preparing our hearts to receive Jesus in the Word and the Eucharist. It is a transition period, when we renounce our sins and turn towards the Lord with a renewed zeal. This part consists of a few subsections. Entrance Procession Greeting Penitential Act Glory to God Collect (Opening Prayer) Read more: Why does Mass begin with a confession of sins? Liturgy of the Word This first primary part of the Mass is  derived from the Jewish synagogue service  and consists of 2-3 readings from scriptu...

  7 Petitions in The Lord’s Prayer Simplified For a Deeper and More Meaningful Connection with God Jesus said, “When you pray to the Father, pray like this” (The Bible: Book of Mathew Chapter 6 verse 9)¹. 1. Our Father who is in Heaven hallowed is your name 2. Your Kingdom come 3. Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven 4. Give us this day our daily bread 5. And forgive us our offenses as we forgive those that have offended us 6. Lead us not into temptation 7. Deliver us from evil Jesus gave us The Lord’s Prayer — also known as the Our Father. It is composed of seven simple lines — seven petitions directed to God. The first 3 petitions focus on aligning our lives with God. On trusting, and putting our lives in God’s hands. The next 4 petitions ask for God’s help. The Lord’s Prayer tells us to speak to God as one would speak to a father — a dad — a perfect dad that completely understands — telling Him about our needs and suffering and asking Him for help to solve them. I look ...