What Happens at Catholic Mass? And Why?

In this episode, Winston explains what happens during a typical Sunday Catholic Mass and why it happens. He walks through the structure of the Mass, from the introductory rites and Scripture readings in the Liturgy of the Word to the homily, creed, and prayers, before focusing on the heart of the Mass, the Liturgy of the Eucharist. Drawing on biblical foundations, he explains how worship has always centered on sacrifice, culminating in Jesus Christ’s one perfect and eternal sacrifice on the cross. He unpacks the Catholic belief in the Eucharist, where the bread and wine become the Body and Blood of Christ, making that same sacrifice present, not repeated, and offered to the Father. The episode also highlights the meaning of receiving Communion as true union with Christ and concludes with the mission to go forth transformed by grace, helping listeners better understand the depth and purpose of the Mass.