Word & Table Live Q&A With Our Listeners
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Nov 6, 2025 The hosts kick off their first live show with a warm welcome to the audience. They discuss alternative canticles in morning prayer, exploring the history of the Te Deum. A dive into the absence of Old Testament figures on Western calendars reveals intriguing historical choices. The significance of retaining Passover and Pentecost over other feasts is unpacked with theological insights. The conversation shifts to Marian apparitions and their connection to Christ. Lastly, they consider the impact of prayer and its alignment with divine will, before wrapping up the vibrant session.
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Vary Canticles In Morning Prayer
- Use alternate canticles in Morning Prayer when the Te Deum feels repetitive or for variety.
- You may substitute the Te Deum with other canticles from pages 79–88 as the prayer book allows.
Origins And Role Of The Te Deum
- The Te Deum originated as a hymn of public victory and celebration in the Western church.
- Over time it became a regular Trinitarian hymn used for major feasts and Sunday worship.
Why Old Testament Saints Aren't Prominent
- Western calendars historically emphasized local martyr anniversaries and later expanded to notable post-biblical figures.
- Reformers narrowed commemorations toward New Testament figures to discourage cultic devotion and unverified cultus.