Tridentine Mass celebrated on Palm Sunday in the chapel of Cathedral of the Holy Cross in Boston. Photo by John Stephen Dwyer
For those who find the Mass somewhat strange, and wonder where on earth we got it from, the answer is short – it’s based on Jewish liturgies, importantly the Passover seder.
See also Scott Hahn:
The Fourth Cup
The Hunt for the Fourth Cup
And here is a video from The Fourth Cup – Dr. Scott Hahn
See also:
“Understanding the Eucharist” – Part 1 of 3, Dr. Scott Hahn (Audio)
“Understanding the Eucharist” – Part 2 of 3, Dr. Scott Hahn (Audio)
“Understanding the Eucharist” – Part 3 of 3, Dr. Scott Hahn (Audio)
The Fourth Cup and Lamb of God … by Mike Fulmer
Most of the Mass consists of prayers, readings of the Bible, a sermon, and most of the non-sermon section, prayers included, is taken mostly from the Bible. For a walk-through the Mass with the verses listed, see “Just what is the Mass anyway?” It’s an archived link, as I can’t find the original elsewhere.
Some books worth reading, via Amazon:
The Lamb’s Supper: The Mass as Heaven on Earth … by Scott Hahn
Consuming the Word: The New Testament and the Eucharist in the Early Church … by Scott Hahn
Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist: Unlocking the Secrets of the Last Supper … by Brant Pitre
