# Christ Renews His Life in the Mass — Fr. Martin von Cochem (Audiobook, Ch. 6)

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Published: 2026-09-03T21:28:32+00:00
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## Resource

Chapter 6 of the Explanation of the Holy Mass by Fr. Martin von Cochem: In the Holy Mass Christ Renews His Life.'Explanation of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass' by Fr. Martin von Cochem is a classic 17th-century Catholic devotional work that passionately and engagingly explains the immense spiritual value, mystery, and supernatural power of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. Drawing on Scripture, the Church Fathers, and mystical theology, Cochem portrays the Mass as a re-presentation of Christ’s sacrifice on Calvary, a source of infinite grace, and the highest act of worship that unites heaven and earth. Through vivid anecdotes, historical insights, and practical exhortations, von Cochem urges Catholics to attend Mass with fervent attention, revealing its "incredible" merits such as remission of sins, protection from evil, and heavenly rewards, ultimately transforming routine participation into a life-altering encounter that divides one's existence into "before" and "after" this revelation, fostering a renewed zeal for Eucharistic worship.Father Martin von Cochem (1634–1712) was a German Capuchin friar, preacher, and spiritual writer renowned for his deep piety and his ability to explain the Catholic faith in clear and fervent language accessible to ordinary people. Born in Cochem on the Moselle River, he entered the Capuchin Order as a young man and devoted his life to pastoral work, preaching missions throughout Germany, and combating religious indifference in the wake of the Thirty Years’ War. His writings, composed in both Latin and German, include the Explanation of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, The Four Last Things, and The Life of Christ, all of which reflect his profound devotion to the Eucharist and his zeal for the salvation of sou…

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