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The Last Supper, by Juan de Juanes: Christ raises the Host among the apostles.

One page. The whole Mass.

The Mass

An hour that’s been the same shape since the second century. Here it is, start to finish. CCC 1345

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  1. We gather

    Christ is the one gathering you, and He’s the real host. CCC 1348

  2. God speaks

    Old Testament, Psalm, apostles, Gospel, then a homily to land it in your week. CCC 1349

  3. We bring the gifts

    Bread and wine go up to the altar, and your week goes with them. CCC 1350

  4. The great prayer

    Thanks to the Father, the Spirit called down, and Jesus’ own words: this is my body. CCC 1352 CCC 1353

  5. Communion

    The bread of heaven and the cup of salvation: Christ Himself. CCC 1355

  6. Sent out

    “Mass” comes from the sending. Go live what you received. CCC 1332