Why Do You Strike Your Chest at Mass? | Rise Up Day 25 with Father Jonathan Meyer

In today’s Rise Up reflection, Father Jonathan Meyer explains the powerful meaning behind striking your chest during Mass. Using the Gospel story of the Pharisee and the tax collector, he invites us to reflect on our own sins and the importance of repentance. Striking your chest is not just a gesture—it’s an expression of recognizing our sinfulness and trusting in God’s boundless mercy. Join Father Jonathan for this powerful reminder of humility, conversion, and the grace of God that awaits us when we truly repent. Let today be a day of renewal.