Every time we participate in Holy Mass, we are mystically present at the one sacrifice of Christ—an eternal offering made once and for all, but perpetually present at the altar.

In this episode of Voyage, Fr. Richard Ounsworth, speaking from the Dominican Priory of the Holy Cross in Leicester, takes us through the final chapter of the Letter to the Hebrews. He explores how the Eucharist makes Christ’s one sacrifice present to us today, uniting every altar with Calvary itself. We reflect on themes of suffering, solidarity, and the already-but-not-yet nature of Christian life, as we await the heavenly city. Chapter 13 transforms what may have originally been a sermon into a lasting letter—one that continues to speak to us across two millennia.

Join us as we uncover how the early Christians saw the Eucharist as the fulfillment of the Old Testament sacrifices, how faith calls us to imitate the apostles, and why Christ remains the same yesterday, today, and forever.

Bible References:

• Gn.18-19 – Hospitality to angels and the destruction of Sodom.
• Rom.12:15 – Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep.
• Ps.118:22 – The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.
• Jn.1:11 – He came to his own, but his own did not receive him.
• Mt.9:15 – Fasting when the Bridegroom is taken away.
• 1Tim.6:10 – The love of money is the root of all evil.

Fr. Richard J. Ounsworth, OP, a biblical scholar and renowned expert on the Letter to the Hebrews, unveils the mysteries of Hebrews, exploring Jesus as High Priest, Creator, and the fulfillment of God’s promises. Discover how this powerful book bridges the Old and New Testaments, calling us to faith and rest in God. A profound journey into scripture’s deepest truths awaits!

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