

The Liturgy Guys
Benedictine College
Denis McNamara, Christopher Carstens, and Jesse Weiler sit down every week to tell you everything you wanted to know about the Catholic Liturgy and more!
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Sep 13, 2016 • 30min
S1 Episode 14 | Active Duty
This week The Liturgy Guys talk about active participation in the Mass.
This podcast is a production of the Liturgical Institute. Earn a degree that refreshes your soul and renews the Church.

Sep 6, 2016 • 40min
S1 Episode 13 | Mr. Gogy
This week The Liturgy Guys talk about mystagogy.
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Aug 30, 2016 • 35min
S1 Episode 12 | I Can Neither Confirm Nor Deny
This week The Liturgy Guys talk about the 7 sacraments.
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Aug 24, 2016 • 30min
S1 Episode 11 | Rites and Wrongs
Exploring liturgical diversity and inculturation within the church; the relationship between faith and human culture; the role of symbols and signs in religious practices; embracing cultural diversity while sharing knowledge; the cultural diversity and meaning of dance in liturgy.

Aug 16, 2016 • 28min
S1 Episode 10 | You're Not in Kansas Anymore
This podcast explores the heavenly celebration of the Liturgy and its reflection in earthly parishes. It discusses the importance of sacramental signs, the symbolism of church architecture, and the liturgy as a reflection of Christ's glorified perfection. Also, the hosts delve into eschatology and address a listener's question about the proper position of a deacon's hands during prayers.

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Aug 9, 2016 • 30min
S1 Episode 9 | Seasons Greetings
The hosts discuss the role of liturgy in daily life, the relationship between time and the liturgical calendar, the significance of dates and natural cycles in the liturgical year, the purpose and importance of bells in churches, and the theological significance of bell ringing during the Mass.

Aug 2, 2016 • 31min
S1 Episode 8 | Holy Images, Batman!
This week The Liturgy Guys talk about Holy Images.
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Jul 25, 2016 • 31min
S1 Episode 7 | Divine Office Supplies
This week The Liturgy Guys talk about the Liturgy of the Hours.
This podcast is a production of the Liturgical Institute. Earn a degree that refreshes your soul and renews the Church.

Jul 19, 2016 • 32min
S1 Episode 6 | Music to My Ears
The Liturgy Guys discuss music in the Mass, including the role of singing, instruments, and the choir. They explore the significance of music in the liturgy and its ability to enhance the worship experience. The podcast also delves into the role of music in liturgical settings, the debate over the use of vernacular language in the Roman Catholic Church, and the debate over omitting the Creed for Sunday Mass.

Jul 11, 2016 • 42min
S1 Episode 5 | Actionable Words
Explore the significance of words and gestures in the Liturgy and their impact on the faithful. Learn about the profound relationship between verbal symbols and Jesus Christ, and how understanding the Trinity can reveal insights into other mysteries of faith. Discover the importance of making the sign of the cross at the beginning of Mass, and the debate over the orientation of the priest during the celebration. Regardless of orientation, the Mass is always addressed to God and not to the people.