Priest's Powerful Message To All Catholics! - This Will Change Your Life!

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Father Jonathan Meyer emphasized at a Catholic Men's Conference the importance of the sacrifice of the mass and the lack of understanding among Catholics, with a focus on the representation of Calvary as the main reason for attending mass and debunking common misconceptions. He urged daily mass attendance for a transformative spiritual experience, connecting biblical stories and emphasizing the mass as a source of spiritual nourishment for believers.

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  • 70% of Catholics do not believe in the true presence of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament, highlighting a significant lack of understanding among Catholics regarding the importance of the sacrifice of the mass as the representation of Calvary, the eternal sacrifice of the Lamb of God for the sins of the world.
  • The mass is depicted as a transformative spiritual experience, symbolizing the living bread from heaven, the ultimate sacrifice of the Lamb of God, and the source of spiritual nourishment for believers, urging devout individuals to prioritize daily mass attendance for encountering God and seeking spiritual transformation.

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  • What is the main reason for attending mass?

    Representation of Calvary, Jesus' sacrifice.

  • What is the significance of daily mass attendance?

    Spiritual nourishment and transformative experience.

  • How does the mass connect to biblical stories?

    Through sacrifices like Abel, Melchisedek, and Abraham.

  • What is the role of the Eucharist in the mass?

    Symbolizes Jesus as the living bread from heaven.

  • How does the mass represent Calvary?

    Through the consecration of bread and wine.

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"The Mass: Calvary's Representation and Spiritual Nourishment"

  • Father Jonathan Meyer spoke at a Catholic Men's Conference about the importance of the sacrifice of the mass and the lack of understanding among Catholics.
  • He highlighted the alarming statistic that 70% of Catholics do not believe in the true presence of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament.
  • Father Meyer emphasized that the main reason for attending mass is the representation of Calvary, the sacrifice of Jesus.
  • He debunked common reasons people give for attending mass, like community, scripture, homilies, music, and communion, stating they are not the main purpose.
  • Father Meyer challenged the audience to understand that the mass is the Eternal sacrifice of the Lamb of God for the sins of the world.
  • He led a devotion with men under 20, introducing them to the Stations of the Eucharist, a journey through Jesus's passion.
  • Father Meyer connected biblical stories like the sacrifice of Abel, Melchisedek, Abraham, and the Jewish Passover to the sacrifice of Jesus on Calvary.
  • He emphasized the importance of daily mass, drawing parallels to the mana in the desert and the Ark of the Covenant as symbols of God's provision for His people.
  • Father Meyer urged the audience, especially those who attended Catholic schools, to prioritize daily mass attendance for a transformative spiritual experience.
  • He concluded by encouraging a deeper understanding of the mass as a representation of Calvary and a source of spiritual nourishment for believers.

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Physical Worship: Eucharist, Transformation, and Sacrifice

  • In the Old Testament, people physically went to one place to worship God, while in the New Testament, every Catholic church has an arc of the Covenant for physical worship.
  • The speaker has four parishes with seven churches and opened a Perpetual Adoration Chapel in 2017, with plans for a second one on February 14th.
  • The need for a physical place to encounter God is emphasized, with a call for devout people to spend time with the Lord instead of on worldly distractions.
  • Jesus, born in Bethlehem, is referred to as the living bread from heaven, symbolizing the Eucharist as the food of immortality that transforms believers.
  • John the Baptist identifies Jesus as the Lamb of God, the ultimate sacrifice for humanity, whose body and blood believers must consume.
  • At the wedding in Cana, Jesus turns water into wine, symbolizing his ability to transform wine into his blood for believers to consume.
  • Jesus multiplies loaves and fishes to feed a large crowd, showcasing his power to multiply substance and provide himself as spiritual nourishment.
  • John chapter 6 is highlighted as a key passage, emphasizing the importance of consuming Jesus' body to become one with him and change the world.
  • The Mass is explained as a representation of Calvary, where the priest consecrates bread and wine separately to symbolize Jesus' body and blood as the perfect sacrifice.
  • The road to Emmaus story is referenced, showing how Jesus is recognized in the breaking of bread, symbolizing the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world.

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"Love and Pray for Mass Transformation"

  • Emphasizes the importance of loving and hungering for the mass
  • Calls for prayers for transformation of minds and lives through the power and glory of the mass
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