Father Fessio in Five
Religion & Spirituality Podcasts
Join Father Fessio every Friday for his profound insights on a wide variety of interesting subjects and be inspired by the thoughts of a great Jesuit. These episodes provide a rare glimpse into the mind of our beloved founder and are an easy and meaningful way to deepen your spiritual and intellectual life!
Location:
United States
Description:
Join Father Fessio every Friday for his profound insights on a wide variety of interesting subjects and be inspired by the thoughts of a great Jesuit. These episodes provide a rare glimpse into the mind of our beloved founder and are an easy and meaningful way to deepen your spiritual and intellectual life!
Twitter:
@IgnatiusPress
Language:
English
Website:
https://fessio.podbean.com/
Email:
tom@ignatius.com
Episodes
142: Why God Forgives Us at Mass
2/6/2026
In this episode, Fr. Fessio discusses the forgiveness we receive at every Mass.
Duration:00:06:05
141: The Divine Office Connects to the Mass
1/30/2026
Fr. Fessio explains the lesser known connection between the Mass and the Divine Office or the Liturgy of the Hours, which traditionally lead to the Mass being celebrated at a specific time.
Duration:00:06:06
140: What We Confess at Mass
1/23/2026
Fr. Fessio explains the Confiteor at the beginning of the Mass.
Duration:00:06:26
139: What Vatican II Actually Said About Using Latin at Mass
1/16/2026
Since Vatican II, the use of Latin in Mass has radically decline. . . . But in this episode, Fr. Fessio reviews what Vatican II said about using Latin at Mass.
Duration:00:08:57
138: Why the Priest Says “The Lord be with you”
1/9/2026
In the not-so-distant past, the Church began saying “and with your spirit” instead of “and with you.” In this episode Fr. Fessio explains these opening words of the Mass.
Duration:00:04:42
137: Explaining the Sign of the Cross
1/2/2026
Have you ever reflected on why we begin the Mass with the sign of the Cross? Fr. Fessio explains the deep significance behind this often overlooked opening.
Duration:00:05:09
136: Why Does the Priest Kiss the Altar?
12/26/2025
Father Fessio begins to unpack the beginning of the Mass by reflecting the priest’s first action in the Mass—he kisses the altar.
Duration:00:03:41
135: The Meaning Behind the Priestly Vestments
12/19/2025
Ever wonder what is the significance of the priest’s vestments? In this episode, Fr. Fessio explains what these vestments are and symbolism behind them.
Duration:00:06:05
134: Fr. Fessio Explains Why We Call the Mass, “The Mass”
12/12/2025
We all call the Liturgy of the Eucharist, the “Mass” but many of us don’t know why. . . . So Fr. Fessio explains this term and the other terms used to identify this sacrament.
Duration:00:06:38
133: The Mass in the Road to Emmaus
12/5/2025
Fr. Fessio explains the third dimension of the Mass—the personal dimension—using the events on the road to Emmaus.
Duration:00:05:19
132. The Cosmic Dimension of the Mass
11/28/2025
Fr. Fessio describes the second dimension of the Mass—the cosmic dimension. Fr. Fessio explains how Christ is the center of this dimension.
Duration:00:04:42
131. The Historical Dimension of the Mass
11/21/2025
There are three dimensions to the Mass: the historical, the cosmic, and the personal. And in this episode, Fr. Fessio outlines the historical dimension of the Mass by examining the Old Testament and the life of Christ.
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Duration:00:05:35
130. Explaining the Mass of Vatican II
11/14/2025
Fr. Fessio is beginning a series on the Mass, and today he explains the difference between “old” vs the “new” Mass and which he will follow going forward in this series.
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Duration:00:04:23
129: Fr. Fessio Starts A Series on The Mass
11/7/2025
Today’s episode marks the beginning of Fr. Fessio’s series on the Mass. In this episode, he explains how the Mass is central in the sacramental order.
Duration:00:06:37
128: Three Latin Phrases You Should Use
10/31/2025
Fr. Fessio explains what “oremus invicem,” “ad majorem dei gloriam,” and “amor meus pondus meum” mean and why you should use the often.
Duration:00:04:08
127: Would You Recognize the Holy Family?
10/24/2025
Fr. Fessio points out how many holy people are like the Holy Family both in their life of grace and often in their obscurity.
Duration:00:05:18
126: A Small Lesson in Hebrew
10/17/2025
Fr. Fessio examines the original Hebrew for two passages in Scripture. In each case, the original language reveals more than our English translation.
Duration:00:04:20
125: What Does Faith Require?
10/10/2025
Fr. Fessio points out that in Hebrew the word “faith” means something a bit different than it does in English.
Duration:00:03:38
124: Why You Should Say "Pax huic domui" When Entering a House
10/3/2025
Fr. Fessio explains the Latin phrase Pax huic domui and its response Et omnibus habitantibus in ea.
Duration:00:02:22
123: The Greatest in the Kingdom of God
9/26/2025
We will be measured not by our human achievements, but by our love. Fr. Fessio explains how we can be great in the kingdom of God.
Duration:00:04:25