Some Quotes about the Catholic Mass from Saints and Church Leaders

“The Mass is the most perfect form of prayer.” Pope Paul VI

“The celebration of Holy Mass is as valuable as the death of Jesus on the cross.” St. Thomas Aquinas

“If we really understood the Mass, we would die of joy.” St. John Vianney

“For each Mass we hear with devotion, Our Lord sends a saint to comfort us at death.” Revelation from Christ to St. Gertrude

“Put all the good works in the world against one Holy Mass; they will be as a grain of sand beside a mountain.” St. John Vianney

“It would be easier for the world to survive without the sun than to do without Holy Mass.” St. Padre Pio

“When Mass is celebrated, the sanctuary is filled with countless angels who adore the divine victim immolated on the altar.” St. John Chrysostom

“Without doubt, the Lord grants all favors which are asked of Him in Mass, provided they be fitting for us.” St. Jerome

Once St. Teresa was overwhelmed with God’s Goodness and asked Our Lord, “How can I thank you?” He replied, “ATTEND ONE MASS.”

“I believe that were it not for the Holy Mass, as of this moment the world would be in the abyss.” St. Leonard of Port Maurice

“A single Mass offered for oneself during life may be worth more than a thousand celebrated for the same intention after death.” St. Anselm

“What graces, gifts and virtues the Holy Mass calls down.” St. Leonard of Port Maurice