Assumption parishioners gain renewed appreciation for the Mass

Mar 22, 2025

By Cilia Rasasegram
Over three Friday nights in February, between 50 and 70 parishioners of the Church of the Assumption gathered for the Mass Explained series, organised by the Assumption Charismatic Ministry. Led by parish priest Fr Leonard Lexson pic, the series offered a deeper understanding of the Mass, which is the source and summit of the Catholic faith.

Each evening began with a Praise & Worship session led by the Charismatic Ministry, providing an opportunity to glorify God, give thanks, and prepare spiritually for the teachings that followed. Attendees left the series with a renewed appreciation for the Mass, having been enlightened by the insightful lessons shared over the three nights.

In the first session, In Memory of Jesus, Fr Leonard guided participants through an interactive introduction, emphasising the theme Mass is Heaven on Earth. He explained that the Mass centres on the greatest love story — God’s life, death, Passion, Resurrection, Ascension, and Pentecost. The Mass, Fr Leonard shared, is God’s invitation to His house, a gift we accept not because we love Him, but because He loves us. The session focused on the significance of the Mass’s introduction and the Liturgy of the Word, highlighting the unity and solidarity symbolised through shared gestures and symbols.

The second session, See What Must Be Done, focused on the Liturgy of the Eucharist. Fr Leonard elaborated on the miracle of the fully human and fully divine coming together during the Eucharistic celebration. He explained the significance of the water and wine, which symbolised the sharing of Christ’s divinity through His humility. The session also reflected on how the Mass unites the Church, angels, saints, and our departed loved ones in a cosmic celebration of God’s glory.

In the final session, Do What You Have Seen, Fr Leonard emphasised the importance of seeking the Kingdom of God with eyes of faith. He urged participants to listen, see, and experience the Mass with renewed awareness, reminding them that the Mass is a preparation for the promise of future glory. It is a time for healing, sanctification, and renewal, and concludes with the dismissal, sending attendees out with the mandate to glorify God in their lives.

Throughout the series, Fr Leonard’s passionate and engaging teaching, filled with humour and anecdotes, helped participants deepen their understanding of the Mass’s history, mystery, and glory. The event concluded with a reminder that the Mass is for glorifying God and equipping us to be His witnesses in the world.

The Assumption Charismatic Ministry was thanked for organising and hosting the series, and Fr Leonard was appreciated for his thorough and inspiring teachings.