“Is the Road to Emmaus the First Mass?” This question opens a discussion on the significance of the Emmaus encounter, while also addressing when the first Mass after the resurrection occurred and the Catholic understanding of the order of Melchizedek. Additional topics include the appropriateness of receiving communion in the hand and the history of the doxology.

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Questions Covered:

02:50 – When was the first mass after the resurrection?
07:21 – I know there is one sacrifice but is it one or many offerings?
11:50 – What is the catholic view, if there is a view, on the order of melchizedek? Is there an accepted catholic teaching?
14:50 – Is it appropriate to receive communion on the hand?
17:30 – What’s the history or background of the doxology?
20:10 – What do the Hanc Igitur and communicantes mean in the roman canon and what do they mean during easter?
23:45 – Was the Road to Emmaus the First mass or was the last supper the first mass?
28:49 – How do I approach someone who receives communion who you know shouldn’t? Where in the bible can I show people to encourage them to go to mass every Sunday?
37:40 – My friend loudly says ‘my Lord and my God’ during the consecration. Is this appropriate?
42:10 – Did Cy blow it by saying the sorrowful mysteries during the Easter octave?
46:10 – Is it true to say everything in the Church builds towards the Mass?
49:15 – Does Divine Mercy Sunday count as to fulfill the obligation since it’s later in the day?