Introduction to the Theology of the Catholic Mass
— Instructor David L. Gray, ThM
In our final session of Theology of the Catholic Mass, we will explore the meaning and significance of the Ite Missa Est, the Concluding Rite, which sends us forth to live out our faith in the world. We will see how this part of the Mass resembles a symphony Rondo form, where the main theme is repeated with variations. We will also learn how to cultivate a liturgical life that integrates our worship and our witness, our prayer and our practice, our love of God and our love of neighbor.