The Liturgy Guys S1 Episode 3 | Totally, Christ
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Jun 27, 2016 The hosts explore who celebrates the Mass and who participates in the Church's Liturgy, discussing the interconnectedness and complexity of liturgical communities. They delve into the concept of recapitulation and Christ's headship over the church and creation. Exploring hierarchy in the church, they emphasize that everyone has a role to play. They discuss the act of being renewed through Mass and the importance of active involvement. They also address the process of spiritual growth and the appropriateness of displaying non-liturgical items in the sanctuary.
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A Small Congregation, A Vast Assembly
- Dennis recounts Monsignor Menion asking how many are worshiping and revealing a broader liturgical community beyond the visible attendees.
- He describes earthly churches, angels, saints, the Trinity, and cosmic creation as all participating in the one Mass.
Mass Connects Earth To Eternal Worship
- Chris explains heaven is eternal worship and the Mass connects us to that unending praise of God.
- He frames humans as made to worship, calling us 'homo adorans' who bridge visible creation and the angelic realm.
Liturgy As Training For Heaven
- The liturgy trains us (escesis) to live in the reality of heaven by rehearsing heaven's worship on earth.
- Regular sacramental participation forms us to belong to the eternal liturgy when we die.