Chrism Mass 3 April 2009

Click here to download and listen to this homily (16 minutes) given by Bishop Edward Burns.  At the Chrism Mass priests renew their own dedication to Christ as priests of the new covenant.  The oil of the Sick and of the Catechumens are blessed by the Bishop for uses throughout the Diocese.  The Oil of Chrism is consecrated by the Bishop and the priests gathered we him.

Let us pray for one another.

Readings: Isaiah 61:1-3ab, 6a, 8b-9; Psalm 89; Revelation 1:5-8; Luke 4:16-21