The Tradition of Mass Intentions

It is a longstanding Catholic tradition to have Masses offered for a particular intention, for the living and the dead. Mass Cards can be sent to comfort relatives, friends and loved ones. We do this because our Catholic faith is centred on Mass and the Eucharist, the source of our life in Christ.

The tradition began in the early Church when the faithful would donate bread and wine for the Eucharist. In time donations of money were substituted which would support the clergy in their ministry. Thus the priest would accept a stipend for a specific intention.

Masses can be offered for the living and the dead. All Mass Intentions are voluntary offerings, since the Holy Eucharist is the universal prayer of all the church.