The Hidden Depths of the Mass #4
Preparation for Mass
What do we mean by preparation? It should include taking a few minutes before Mass to quiet our thoughts and to center ourselves on the Lord. This is often best done by spending a couple of minutes just before Mass begins in silent prayer in church. If something keeps you from being in church a couple of minutes before Mass starts, perhaps you can make the car ride to church a time of quiet prayer.
Preparation begins even before you leave home. How are you dressed? We no longer see suits and formal dresses in church but that doesn’t mean it’s okay to dress like we are on a day off. Does the way you dress for church say that you know that church is something important?
Lastly, when was the last time you went to confession? Our sins can block us from encountering God in the Mass. Do you need to go to confession?
Thank you Father Jeff for the well written
article. I am in agreement with you about the dress code for attending Mass. I know that I am old school but it was so nice when everyone took the time to get dressed up for Sunday Mass. I hope that everything is going well for you. Sending love and prayers for you Father. God bless you Fr. Jeff.