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#12927 What Was Mass Like in 100 AD? Homilies and Indulgences - Tom Nash

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Catholic Answers Live released an audio program featuring Tom Nash that explores early Christian worship and various aspects of Catholic liturgy.

The discussion examines what Mass would have looked like in 100 AD and addresses the distinction between a sermon and a homily. Nash also discusses the Church's view of the Mass as a re-presentation of the sacrifice of Christ and explains the role of indulgences in Catholic belief.

The program covers questions regarding the purpose of the Novus Ordo Mass, the meaning of specific phrases used in Eucharistic prayers, and the terminology used to refer to the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass.

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