(Program 10265) One of the earliest records that we have regarding the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass is given to us by St. Justin Martyr, a Father of the Church in about the year 155. It is described in a letter he wrote to the pagan emperor Antonius Pius, describing the Christian liturgy as it was celebrated in Rome. All of the principle parts are easily identified in this letter. But, impressive as it is in description and antiquity, this letter it is not the earliest record of the Mass. To find out what that might be is our guest Mike Aquilina.

Program Guest: Mike Aquilina