HeyJaredFather Fessio in Five
Five-minute Christian wisdom—or in Latin, “disjecta membra”—from Ignatius Press’ founder, editor, and priest, Father Joseph Fessio, S.J.
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- Sep 18, 2026
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173: Why Do We Glorify God? (opens the original)
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While unpacking one of the prayers of the Mass, Fr. Fessio explains why we ought to glorify God.
172: Orate Fratres (opens the original)
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Fr. Fessio points out that the priest and the congregation offer the same sacrifice to God the Father.
171: Why the Priest Washes His Hands at Mass (opens the original)
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Fr. Fessio explains the ritual and prayer that the priest says when he washes his hands at Mass.
170: Don’t Overlook This Prayer (opens the original)
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Fr. Fessio unpacks a short but powerful prayer that the priest says at every Mass.
169: A Simple Prayer in the Mass Reveals the Meaning of Suffering (opens the original)
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Even the simplest prayer in the Mass can hold incredible meaning, and in this episode Fr. Fessio explains how the commingling prayer reveals the meaning of suffering.
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