Right after the Offertory, we enter into the Eucharistic Prayer with the Preface. Evoking our awareness of entering into true heavenly worship, this prayer reminds us that we are united to the entire Mystical Body of Christ as we offer praise and thanksgiving to God.
Bishop Robert Brennan of the Diocese of Brooklyn is our special guest for episode 2, helping us not only understand more deeply this moment of the Mass, but also answering our questions so we can live Eucharistic Lives!
Read more about the Preface here: https://www.eucharisticrevival.org/post/paschal-mystagogy-part-2-praise-thanksgiving
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