Most Catholics know that the Mass has two main parts: the Liturgy of the Word and the Liturgy of the Eucharist. But what about everything that comes before the readings?

In this clip, Fr. Gregory and Fr. Joseph-Anthony explain why the Introductory Rites aren't simply an opening welcome—they're a spiritual preparation. Drawing from St. Thomas Aquinas and the rich tradition of the Church, they unpack how the Sign of the Cross, the Kyrie, the Gloria, and the Collect dispose our hearts for worship.

When you understand what these prayers are doing, you'll never experience the beginning of Mass the same way again.

Dive into the significance and intentionality of the Holy Mass and watch the full episode.

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