

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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Jul 4, 2016 • 42min
S1 Episode 4 | A Sign From God
The hosts explore the significance of signs and symbols in the liturgy, discussing the difference between signs and symbols, and the transformative nature of the Eucharist. They also delve into the meaning behind liturgical signs and symbols, the role they play in God's communication, and the symbolism of the Eucharist and the sacraments.

Jun 27, 2016 • 30min
S1 Episode 3 | Totally, Christ
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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Jun 20, 2016 • 33min
S1 Episode 2 | Litur "gist" Part 2
The hosts discuss the importance and essence of the Liturgy. They reflect on the prescriptive nature of church law and the representation of heavenly things on earth. They explore the meaning of liturgy as the work of the people, with Jesus as a liturgist. They discuss the relationship between sacrifice and the Sunday Mass, and the debate over the use of a bare cross or a crucifix for the veneration of the cross in liturgical practice.

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Jun 14, 2016 • 34min
S1 Episode 1 | Litur "gist" Part 1
Denis and Chris, Liturgy experts from the Liturgical Institute, discuss their real and fake jobs, explore the depths of liturgy, and debate fulfilling the obligation to celebrate mass. They emphasize the need to study and practice liturgy for spiritual growth and participation.