
Word & Table
Word and Table is a weekly podcast about liturgy, sacrament, and the great tradition of Christian worship and why it is vital in our world today.
It is hosted by Fr. Alex Wilgus, rector at Redemption Anglican Church in The Colony, TX and features Fr. Stephen Gauthier, the Canon Theologian of the Diocese of the Upper Midwest in the Anglican Church in North America
Latest episodes

Dec 16, 2021 • 31min
Sacrifice in the Old Testament
What are the different kinds of sacrifices detailed in the Torah and why were they prescribed to Israel? What is the logic of sacrifice and what was its purpose?Support us on Patreon:Apply for Saint Paul's House of FormationEmail usMusic by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

Dec 8, 2021 • 18min
Martin of Tours
Learn about the famous saint Martin of Tours whose charity left a legacy that lives on in surprising places.Support us on Patreon:Apply for Saint Paul's House of FormationEmail usMusic by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

Nov 30, 2021 • 24min
Bells
Learn about the Church's use of bells, inside and outside.Support us on Patreon:Apply for Saint Paul's House of FormationEmail usMusic by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

Nov 17, 2021 • 15min
Rogation Days
Learn about the ancient tradition of Rogation Days that are referenced in the Book of Common Prayer.Support us on Patreon:Apply for Saint Paul's House of FormationEmail usMusic by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

Nov 10, 2021 • 22min
Filling Up What is Lacking in Christ's Afflictions
Learn the meaning of Colossians 1:24, in which Paul claims that he is "filling up what is lacking in Christ's afflictions."Support us on Patreon:Apply for Saint Paul's House of FormationEmail usMusic by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

Nov 2, 2021 • 25min
Bishops' Regalia
Learn about the symbolic clothing that bishops wear, where it comes from and what it means.Support us on Patreon:Apply for Saint Paul's House of FormationEmail usMusic by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

Oct 26, 2021 • 32min
Deacons in the Liturgy
Learn the liturgical role of the Deacon in divine service.Support us on Patreon:Apply for Saint Paul's House of FormationEmail usMusic by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

Oct 19, 2021 • 38min
Common Christian Symbols
Hear the meaning of some of the most common traditional Christian symbols.Click here to view a gallery of the symbols covered in this episodeSupport us on Patreon:Apply for Saint Paul's House of FormationEmail usMusic by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

Oct 13, 2021 • 20min
Evagrius of Pontus
Learn about the ancient Church writer Evagrius of Pontus, which of his writings you probably already know about, and why he narrowly misses out on the 'Father of the Church' title.Support us on Patreon:Apply for Saint Paul's House of FormationEmail usMusic by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

Oct 5, 2021 • 25min
Requirements for Infant Baptism
What are the requirements for infant baptism and are there circumstances under which the Church would refuse to baptize an infant?Support us on Patreon:Apply for Saint Paul's House of FormationEmail usMusic by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications