Christians are being attacked on multiple fronts worldwide simply on the basis of their beliefs and for speaking the truth. And just like the Russian Christians of the Bolshevik era 100 years ago, many are watching as their churches are shut down and parish priests are intimidated and silenced.

Soon, you may be called to lead other Christians in your own community and that means learning how to conduct a simple mass just as it was done in the time of the catacombs and in earlier Pre-Nicene times. In today's episode we'll do a complete overview and walkthrough of a simple mass so you'll be prepared when the time comes to lead. We'll be using Mass, Baptisms & Prayers of the First Christians - the same liturgical guide issued by the Marcionite Christian Church which you can download free as an ebook to follow along.

The liturgical guide has been reconstructed from historical records, eyewitness accounts, theologians and the scriptures of Paul the Apostle. It is designed to be used in conjunction with The Very First Bible of 144 A.D. (which you can also download free) and will show you how a simple mass was conducted during times of persecution and oppression - just as the first Christians did from the first through fourth centuries.

With the guide, you will also learn how to conduct a Pre-Nicene Christian baptism, following the ancient rites and sacraments. Detailed instructions are included in the walkthroughs - including responses, motions, directions and blessings of the water and oil. Also included are the ancient prayers just as they were invoked almost 2,000 years ago:

Prayer for All Needs

Prayer for Perseverance

Writer’s Prayer

The Intercession Prayer

Prayer Before a Journey

Prayer in Preparation for Death

Mentions:

https://www.theveryfirstbible.org/mass.html

https://www.marcionitechurch.org

https://www.theveryfirstbible.org/Ebook.html

https://payhip.com/b/7ZQq (free guide download)

Song: O Gladsome Light

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