From Holocausts to Concelebrations: Ministers of the Mass – The Catholic Mass #34

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🗓️ 30 May 2025

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Today we explore the ministers of the Mass and their profound connection to Christ’s priesthood. We begin in the Old Testament, with the heads of tribes and the Levites offering sacrifices to God, and see how these acts prefigure the one true priesthood of Our Lord. Then we look at Holy Orders—how it allows priests to act in persona Christi, uniting both priest and victim at the altar. Finally, we examine the structure of this sacrament, the unique dignity of bishops, priests, and deacons, and the controversial history of concelebration. Through it all, we are reminded that the Mass is a sacrifice, and the Church’s ministers are essential to our Faith.

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0:00.0	Today we explore the ministers of the Mass and their profound connection to Christ's priesthood.
0:10.0	We'll begin in the Old Testament with the heads of the families and the Levites offering sacrifice to God,
0:16.0	and see how these acts prefigure the one true priesthood of our Lord.
0:20.0	Then we look at Holy Orders, how it allows priests to act in Persona Christi, uniting both
0:24.6	priest and victim at the altar.
0:26.6	Finally, we examine the structure of this sacrament, the unique dignity of bishops, priests, and
0:31.6	deacons, and the controversial history of concelebration.
0:34.6	Through it all, we're reminded that the Mass is a sacrifice, and the church's
0:38.6	ministers are essential to our faith. On SSpxpodcast.com slash mass, you'll be able to find all
0:43.7	these episodes, videos, and resources. This is free to listen to, but please do consider a one-time
0:48.1	or a small monthly recurring donation, and please consider leaving a rating and a review on the
0:52.1	podcast. This will make sure that more people can find these episodes and discover the beauty and the truth of traditional Catholicism.
0:58.0	So let's join Father Marcel Ockersy for Episode 34, from Holocaust to Concelebration, Ministers of the Mass.
1:05.0	Father O'Crasy, great to have you back with us on the podcast podcast and thanks for joining us on this series on the Mass.
1:13.5	You're joining us from Australia, so it's the end of my day, beginning of yours.
1:17.3	So how is your morning going?
1:19.2	Oh, very good so far.
1:21.2	Good day today, so a little bit up and it's been under the belt.
1:25.5	Very good.
1:26.4	Well, we'll make sure that the internet speeds are awful and that I lose track of everything
1:31.9	just to give you more opportunities, Father.
1:34.0	Any mistakes we make are exactly for that reason, right?
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