Healing Through the Mass

Healing Through the Mass by Robert De Grandis, S.S.J.

This practical, inspiring Catholic book shows how the Holy Mass is a powerful source of healing, physical, emotional, psychological, and especially spiritual. Fr. De Grandis, a priest involved in the Catholic Charismatic Renewal, argues that many Catholics (including clergy) attend Mass routinely without realizing the tremendous healing graces available in the Eucharist. He presents the Mass not as a passive obligation but as an active encounter with the healing love of Jesus Christ.

The book is filled with:

• Hundreds of Scripture references
• Personal testimonies of healing from people of all walks of life
• Survey responses
• Healing reflections and prayers

This book is ideal for anyone feeling stuck in routine faith, struggling with illness, emotional wounds, unforgiveness, or simply wanting a deeper encounter with Jesus in the Eucharist. It blends solid Catholic teaching with charismatic spirituality and has helped many rediscover the Mass as a living source of God's healing power. Short, readable chapters make it excellent for devotional use or small-group study.

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It encourages deeper, more intentional participation in every part of the liturgy so that attendees can receive restoration, forgiveness, peace, and wholeness. The central message is that God wants to heal us even more than we want to be healed, and the closest we come to His presence on earth is during the Eucharist. The structure follows the order of the Mass itself, making it easy to read alongside actual participation in liturgy.

Chapter Titles

The book is organized into major parts that mirror the structure of the Catholic Mass (based on the table of contents from editions):

• Chapter 1: The Church as a Healing Place
• Chapter 2: Introductory Rite
• Chapter 3: Penitential Rite
• (Subsequent chapters cover the Liturgy of the Word, Gloria, Collect, Liturgy of the Eucharist, Offertory, Eucharistic Prayer/Consecration, Communion Rite, and Concluding Rite)

It proceeds step-by-step through the Introductory Rites, Liturgy of the Word, Liturgy of the Eucharist, and Concluding Rites, explaining the healing dimension of each element.

Key Themes

• The Mass as a Healing Service -- Every Mass is an opportunity for holistic healing; the Eucharist is the greatest healing sacrament.
• Healing on Multiple Levels -- Spiritual (relationship with God and faith), emotional, psychological, physical, and relational.
• Intentional Participation -- Moving from "automatic" or routine attendance to conscious, prayerful engagement unlocks the graces of healing.
• Power of Scripture and the Liturgy of the Word -- God's Word proclaimed and received brings conviction, deliverance, and inner healing.
• Forgiveness and the Penitential Rite -- Confession of sin and receiving mercy are foundational to all healing.
• The Real Presence and Eucharistic Prayer -- Jesus' Body and Blood in the Eucharist directly heal, console, and transform us.
• Testimonies and Practical Application -- Real stories illustrate how ordinary people experienced miracles, conversions, emotional freedom, and physical improvements through the Mass.
• God's Unconditional Love and Mercy -- Symbols, prayers, and actions in the Mass remind us of Christ's love and invite us to receive it for wholeness.
• Prayerful and Charismatic Perspective -- Emphasizes openness to the Holy Spirit's work during liturgy, including resting in the Spirit and expectant faith.

Key Points

• Approach the church building itself as a "healing place" filled with God's presence and symbols of love (stained glass, Stations of the Cross, etc.).
• Use the Sign of the Cross, greetings, and Introductory Rite to center yourself and invite healing from the start.
• The Penitential Rite is a powerful moment for repentance, forgiveness of self and others, and release from guilt and bitterness.
• The Liturgy of the Word (readings, homily, responsorial psalm) acts as divine medicine -- listen expectantly for personal words from God.
• The Offertory invites us to offer our lives, sufferings, and brokenness to be united with Christ's sacrifice.
• The Eucharistic Prayer and Consecration are the heart of healing: Jesus becomes truly present to touch and restore every area of our being.
• Holy Communion is the climax -- receiving the Eucharist can bring deep peace, physical improvement, emotional healing, and spiritual renewal.
• The Concluding Rite (blessing, dismissal) sends us forth healed and commissioned to bring healing to others.
• Healing often requires faith, openness, and sometimes repeated intentional participation in Mass.
• The book includes practical suggestions, reflections, and prayers to pray during each part of the Mass for maximum healing effect.

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