CONCLUSION OF MASS AND WRAP UP

2/15/2024

As Mass concludes, Fr. Gallagher asks for a heart ready to serve in the day that lies ahead. He asks to be His apostle, sent to bring His love and life to those with whom he lives.

LAMB OF GOD & HOLY COMMUNION

2/8/2024

Fr. Gallagher asks for forgiveness, mercy and peace from Jesus, the Lamb of God. And at Communion, conscious of the great gift he’s received, he welcomes Jesus into his heart.

THE CONSECRATION OF THE MASS & OUR FATHER

2/1/2024

Fr. Gallagher approaches the Consecration with reverence, reflecting on the sentiments of Jesus giving himself completely, the good shepherd laying down his life for his sheep.

THE PREPARATION OF THE GIFTS AND THE PREFACE

1/25/2024

As the priest prepares the offerings of bread and wine, Fr. Gallagher offers his own life, joys, sorrows, tasks, burdens, hopes, all that he is and has, with Jesus to the Father.

LITURGY OF THE WORD AND THE CREED

1/18/2024

As Fr. Gallagher listens to the Liturgy of the Word, he sees himself at Jesus’ feet with the disciples, focused and eager to hear his words, and open to their life-changing power.

THE GLORIA & ORATIONS IN THE MASS

1/11/2024

At the Gloria prayer, as well as the orations in the Mass, Fr. Gallagher contemplates the joy with which the angels sing the praises of God’s saving love and the gift of his Son.

PREPARING FOR THE MASS & PENITENTIAL RITE

1/4/2024

Fr. Gallagher relates how he uses the story of Simeon, who hastened through the streets to the Temple joyfully aware that he will encounter the Christ, as preparation for the Mass.