Work of Human Hands

A Theological Critique of the Mass of Paul VI

In 2010, Father Anthony Cekada released his blockbuster masterwork Work of Human Hands: A Theological Critique of the Mass of Paul VI.

Since that time, the work has been reviewed the world over and has received critical acclaim from the Catholic world as the definitive work explaining, in a methodical study, the theological break from Catholicism that is expressed in the rite of Paul VI. Father's erudition, clarity of expression, and facile wit has attracted readers of all ages to further understand this keystone topic in the history of the decline of the Catholic Church following Vatican II.

We hope this show will appeal to seasoned traditional Catholics, as well as those who are just discovering that something is wrong at their local parish and are deeply confused. It is also our hope that this show will appeal to "liturgical nerds" who have a deep understanding of things and are looking for a forensic theological study, as well as those just looking to find out what exactly is wrong with the "new rite of Mass" and why they rightly sense that something is severely wrong.

Episode Transcripts (Available to Annual Members and a la carte purchase)
Transcript: Old Mass vs. New Mass – What’s the Fuss About? (PDF Download)

Original Air Date: November 30, 2013
Show Guest: Father Anthony Cekada
Show Host: Justin Soeder, Stephen Heiner

Listen Now:

• Work of Human Hands, Episode 0: Introduction Show
• Work of Human Hands, Episode 1: Old Mass vs. New Mass – What’s the Fuss About?
• Work of Human Hands, Episode 2: The Creation of the New Mass
• Work of Human Hands, Episode 3: Latin to the Vernacular – Lost in Translation
• Work of Human Hands, Episode 4: The Mass as an Assembly
• Work of Human Hands, Episode 5: The Cleverness of the Revisers
• Work of Human Hands, Episode 6: Ready for Assembly
• Work of Human Hands, Episode 7: Introductory Rites – The Meet and Greet
• Work of Human Hands, Episode 8: The New Orations
• Work of Human Hands, Episode 9: Adroit Choices, Gigantic Voices
• Work of Human Hands, Episode 10: Preparation of the Gifts – New Offerings
• Work of Human Hands, Episode 11: Deplorable Impoverishment (Part 1)
• Work of Human Hands, Episode 12: Deplorable Impoverishment (Part 2)
• Work of Human Hands, Episode 13: The Communion Rite – Impiety in Action
• Work of Human Hands, Episode 14: Conclusion