Ritual and the importance of the Mass 

Ritual is intrinsic to what it means to be human. We rely on countless rituals to bring meaning and order into every aspect of our lives. Here at Saint Barnabas, we believe that our worship engages us in the fullness of who we are as human beings, by means of ritual processions, bows, signs of the cross, singing, incense and so forth. When performed thoughtfully, prayerfully and joyfully, these rituals help us to worship God “in the beauty of holiness” and to celebrate the sacrament of the Eucharist in which Christ becomes real and present for us in the bread and wine, the body and blood of Christ.