Why Every Part of the Mass Matters | Fr. Joseph-Anthony Kress & Fr. Gregory Pine

July 19, 2026

A Breakdown of the Mass

The Catholic Mass is far more than a weekly obligation, it is the Church’s highest act of worship and our deepest encounter with Jesus Christ. Many Catholics know the responses and rituals, but don’t fully understand why the liturgy unfolds the way it does.

In this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Gregory and Fr. Joseph-Anthony offer a guided tour through the Mass, explaining how each part prepares us for communion with Christ. Beginning with the Introductory Rites, they show how the liturgy gradually moves us from ordinary life into sacred worship through prayer, Scripture, sacrifice, and finally the Eucharist.

Along the way, they unpack the meaning of our postures, the purpose of the Liturgy of the Word, the significance of the Offertory, and the beauty of the Eucharistic Prayer. Drawing from St. Thomas Aquinas, Catholic liturgical tradition, and their own pastoral experience, they reveal how every prayer and gesture helps believers enter more deeply into the mystery of Christ’s sacrifice. As Fr. Joseph-Anthony points out during the episode, “lex orandi, lex credendi; the law of prayer, is the law of belief.”

Whether you’ve attended Mass your entire life or are just beginning to explore the Catholic faith, this conversation will help you see the liturgy with fresh eyes and participate with greater devotion.