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Understanding the Chrism Mass and the Sacramental Oils
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Throughout the universal Catholic Church, starting last week and continuing this week, the yearly liturgy known as the Chrism Mass has been taking place. In some dioceses, the Chrism Mass is always on the Monday of Holy Week.
During the Chrism Mass, two very important things occur, first is the particular purpose of the Mass, which is the blessing and distribution of the Sacramental Oils, which I discuss more about below.
Second, is the Renewal of Commitment to Priestly Service. Each bishop asks his priests through a variety of statements for their renewal and commitment to the Church. After each statement is read, the priests in unison, but speaking as individuals respond with, “I am.” The bishop then asks for the assembly to stand, and together with one voice, the permanent deacons, the consecrated religious and the lay faithful pray for their priests and bishops.
Year after year, parishioners and visitors see the sacramental oils in the church and asks why do we have three glass jars of oil...
To finish reading this article and to learn more about the 3 Sacramental Oils, click here.
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I believe in the finer things in life – Kentucky bourbon, quality beer, coffee, bacon, cigars, and the Second Amendment. Since 2012, I have been writing on my website/blog – TomPerna.org. By day, I am an account manager with a food and beverage company in Bismarck, ND. At night, I am a Catholic lay evangelist who writes, creates social media content, and leads/teaches OCIA classes. When I am not working, I enjoy spending time with my wife and three sons.
I have a Master’s in Theology from Franciscan University of Steubenville. I also hold a Master’s in Education from the University of Phoenix and a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from the University of San Francisco. While attending USF, I studied the Great Books of Western Civilization and upon graduation received a Great Books Certificate from the St. Ignatius Institute.
My writings appear on New Advent, Big Pulpit, EpicPew, and Catholic Exchange. My first book was published through Emmaus Road Publishing – Understanding Catholic Teaching on the Blessed Virgin Mary. I am a monthly contributor to EpicPew.com.
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