What Really Happens at Catholic Mass? Dr. Edward Sri Explains

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Dominican Friars Province of St. Joseph

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🗓️ 11 May 2026

⏱️ 30 minutes

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What Really Happens at Mass? Do you ever feel like your missing the deeper meaning? In this rich conversation, Fr. Gregory Pine sits down with Dr. Edward Sri to unpack the biblical meaning behind the prayers, gestures, and structure of the Holy Mass. Drawing on Scripture, the Catechism, and the Church’s liturgical tradition, Dr. Sri explains how every part of the Mass—from “The Lord be with you” to “Blessed are those called to the supper of the Lamb”—is designed to help us encounter Jesus Christ more deeply. Tune in to The Mass in a Month with Dr. Sri on the Ascension App: https://app.ascensionpress.com/podcasts/8ad1390e-303a-4a65-8b9a-1262e076b0cb Get your copy of Pocket Guide to the Mass by Fr. Mike Schmitz and Dr. Edward Sri: https://ascensionpress.com/products/pocket-guide-to-the-mass-ebook?variant=47600755704000 Join us at the 2026 All Comers' Retreat in June: https://godsplaining.org/all-comers-retreat-june-2026/ For the St. Dominic Rosary and more from the Catholic Woodworker: https://catholicwoodworker.com/products/st-dominic-rosary?utm_source=godsplaining&utm_medium=shownotes&utm_campaign=stdominic Send your questions for the friars to: godsplaining@opeast.org Subscribe to our channel https://www.youtube.com/c/Godsplaining Support the Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/godsplaining Shop our merch store: https://godsplaining.org/store/ Shop Books Written by the Friars Witness: https://www.avemariapress.com/products/witness-1?srsltid=AfmBOoo3b2MbHxat33i-cwrd1AcSW_hPBfcHcm4-8XxJoCDn4OUgTBe_ Training the Tongue: https://stpaulcenter.com/store/training-the-tongue-and-growing-beyond-sins-of-speech Your Eucharistic Identity: https://ignatius.com/your-eucharistic-identity-yeip/ St. Dominic's Way of Life: https://www.amazon.com/Saint-Dominics-Way-Life-Knowing/dp/1681929392 Prudence: Choose Confidently, Live Boldly: https://www.amazon.com/Prudence-Choose-Confidently-Live-Boldly/dp/1681927322/ Connect on Social Media Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/godsplaining/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/godsplaining/ Follow us on X: https://x.com/godsplaining To learn more about the Province of St. Joseph visit: www.opeast.org To support the Province of St. Joseph visit: www.dominicanfriars.org

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0:00.0	This is Father Gregory Pine, and welcome to Godsplining.
0:08.5	Thanks to all those who support us.
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0:13.7	Be sure to like and subscribe to Godsplining wherever you listen to your podcasts.
0:17.7	So we don't often have guests appear a second time. I think in the history of the podcast, it's only happened maybe twice, maybe three times, but delighted to have it happen a third slash fourth time. So welcome to God's planning, Dr. Redward-Rat-Reed. Thanks for having me, Father. Glad to be back again. Hey, amen. Hallelujah. So many of our listeners are familiar with you from a variety of Catholic outlets.
0:39.7	So a lot of the things that you do with Ascension, your good work at focus. But for those who don't know you yet, could you say a word of introduction?
0:46.6	Oh, well, first of all, I am married to a wonderful woman, Beth. And we have eight children.
0:53.1	And we just had our second grandchild just in the last couple of weeks,
0:57.1	so that's super delightful.
0:58.9	I live here in Denver, Colorado,
1:01.1	and yeah,
1:01.8	I work with focus overseeing their formation.
1:05.2	I teach part-time at Augusta Institute and Ave Maria.
1:10.2	I do a lot of writing as an author.
1:12.5	I have a podcast of my own and lead pilgrimages.
1:16.4	And as my wife says, I have 10 jobs.
1:17.9	So I love all things, all things in the Catholic space.
1:21.4	And it's a joy all that I get to do.
1:26.1	I don't like that.
1:26.7	Let's say a random Thursday night at 837 p.m.
1:29.6	Let's say all of your duties are attended to.
1:32.4	All of the people are where they ought to be and they are loved and provided for.
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