ESPRESSO SHOT: Why Ancient Christian Churches Always Have Altars
by Father Brian J. Soliven on Wednesday May 21, 2025
**Bonus musical piece at the end of the homily from a Requiem Traditional Latin Mass**
The altar in a Catholic church is more than a table—it's the sacred heart of worship, symbolizing Christ's sacrifice and presence among His people. Here, heaven meets earth as bread and wine become the Body and Blood of Christ during the Eucharist. It stands as a place of offering, transformation, and divine encounter, reminding the faithful that God's love is not distant but present, real, and continually poured out for all.