Fr. Christian Mathis | December 7, 2009
The word doxology literally means, glory. This part of the Eucharistic Prayer is meant to give glory to God in return for all He has given to us. This part of the liturgy is more likely to be sung, even during a daily celebration with the words, Through Him, with Him, in Him, in the [...]
Fr. Christian Mathis | November 18, 2009
The next part of the Eucharistic Prayer is called the offering. One of the things I like about the liturgy is that there is a continual exchange between God and his people. We give Him thanks for all he has given and offer these gifts back to Him for blessing. He sends the Holy Spirit [...]
Fr. Christian Mathis | November 2, 2009
Paragraph 79 of the new General Instruction of the Roman Missal, promulgated in 2003, lists the eight chief elements in the Eucharistic Prayer. The first of these eight elements is Thanksgiving which is defined as the following: This act of thanksgiving is expressed very clearly in the praying of the preface, and it may surprise [...]
Fr. Christian Mathis | August 11, 2009
One of my favorite movies of all time is Joe Versus the Volcano. It seems like a strange choice for favorite movies, but I am pretty sure I like the movie for the unexpected depth I found in it. It is a lighthearted film, with a serious side. It never fails to blow me away [...]
Fr. Christian Mathis | July 1, 2009
All you who are thirsty, come to the water! You who have no money, come, receive grain and eat; Come, without paying and without cost, drink wine and milk! Why spend your money for what is not bread; your wages for what fails to satisfy? Heed me, and you shall eat well, you shall delight [...]
Fr. Christian Mathis | May 28, 2009
Last night we gathered to celebrate Fr. David’s fifteen years of priestly ministry. His request was to have a simple parish gathering, with a few additional family and friends. We had a late start, due to the beginning of nearby bridge repair, but the pews slowly filled for what we knew would be a bittersweet [...]
Fr. Christian Mathis | March 6, 2009
It has been a busy week here as our diocese prepares for the ordination of our new bishop, Richard Stika. Much of my time has been spent going over the details of how to best prepare for 4,500 of the faithful to receive communion smoothly and quickly. It is also the first week of Lent, [...]
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