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Wednesday, October 31, 2018

October 28th, 2018 - 30th Sunday in OT - End of Mass and Beginning of Mission - Mass Series #14

The blind mind was enlightened by Jesus Christ, and dismissed but he stayed with Him.  We too should stay a little while with Jesus...


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Readings:  JER 31:7-9; PS 126:1-2, 2-3, 4-5, 6; HEB 5:1-6; MK 10:46-52



Exit Procession of my First Mass


This homily was the 14th in the series.  Click on the links below for the other homilies.

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Final Blessing and Dismissal
The Concluding Rites begin with the greeting of the priest, “The Lord be with you.”  We reply, “And with your spirit.”  We are recognizing that the priest is the ordained minister of God, and that he is about to exercise his priestly ministry by blessing everyone. 
The priest raises his right hand and while making the sign of the cross over the people, he typically says, “May Almighty God bless you the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit.”  The blessing is received by the people who are slightly bowed down, a position of receptivity and humility, and they make the sign of the cross as they are blessed by the priest.  If it is a solemn occasion, then the priest will give a solemn blessing, which is a little longer. 
After the final blessing, there is the dismissal.  In Latin, it is “Ite missa est,” which means “Go you are dismissed.”  The word “missa” is where we get the word “Mass” and “mission.”  It means “dismissal” or “sending.”  We are sent out on a mission from God to bring Jesus Christ to the world through our daily lives. 
It’s best to remain at least until the closing hymn ends.  During that hymn, the priest, the servers, and the readers, line up for the closing procession, which reminds us that we are sent on a mission.  If you need to leave while others are staying to pray, then please exit quietly.
We should stay briefly after Mass to pray while the Eucharistic presence of Jesus Christ remains within us (estimated 15 minutes).  His spiritual presence, which remains within our souls, is intensified by Holy Communion for those well-disposed to receive it. 
As you exit your pew, face Jesus, who is in the tabernacle, and genuflect as a sign of reverence and submission to Him.  As you use the holy water to make the Sign of the Cross remember your baptism and your duty to live out the faith.
When you enter the mission field, keep Jesus Christ, His commands, and Church teaching in mind as you bring Him to others in your life.

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