Podcasts about Sacramental

At the heart of the Liturgy of the Eucharist is the epiclesis, when the priest begs the Holy Spirit to come and transform the bread and wine into the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Christ. The Catechism explains this mysterious reality, and Fr. Mike reiterates that the Mass is not a repetition of Christ's once-and-for-all sacrifice, but a re-presentation and celebration of his eternal sacrifice on the Cross. Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 1104-1112. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Dr. Reed Lessing of Concordia University – St. Paul, MN The Concordia Commentary on Lamentations The Concordia Commentary on Zechariah The Concordia Commentary on Isaiah 40-55 The Concordia Commentary on Isaiah 56-66 The Concordia Commentary on Jonah The post Reading Scripture with Sacramental Sensitivity – Dr. Reed Lessing, 5/20/25 (1402) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

He is an amateur marathoner and active member of the Chicago Catholic Run Club, saying that running has become a key part of his spiritual and personal life. He has completed five of the six World Marathon Majors and is just one race away from earning the coveted Six Star Medal. On the faith side, he is the president of CatechismClass.com, an online-based organization whose mission is to make the best in Catholic religious education and Sacramental preparation available for those who need it. In addition, he has authored several Catholic books and has written for different Catholic publications.

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What is the Sacramental Economy? Why terror of demons? Can a deacon anoint the sick? Join us for Open Line Tuesday with Fr. Wade Menezes.

What is the Sacramental Economy? Why terror of demons? Can a deacon anoint the sick? Join us for Open Line Tuesday with Fr. Wade Menezes.

Exploring psychedelics as sacramental medicine, Mindrolling comrades David Silver and Raghu Markus discuss William Richards' book, Sacred Knowledge.Mindrolling is brought to you by Reunion. Reunion is offering $250 off any stay to the Love, Serve, Remember community. Simply use the code “BeHere250” when booking. Disconnect from the world so you can reconnect with yourself at Reunion. Hotel | www.reunionhotelandwellness.com Retreats | www.reunionexperience.orgThis week on Mindrolling, Raghu and David ponder through:The relationship between psychedelics and religious experiences The tale of Ram Dass, Neem Karoli Baba, and LSDResponsible use of psychedelics for reliability and potency David's experience with peyote shamans in South DakotaFinding out the ground of our own beings Viewing everything as God and everything as equally remarkable How spiritual awakenings are often initially nurtured through a psychedelic substance Considering set, setting, and our intentions before ingesting any entheogenComplete unity as Raghu's first memory of a psychedelic experienceCheck out the book referenced throughout this episode: Sacred Knowledge: Psychedelics and Religious Experiences About David Silver:David Silver is the former co-host of the Mindrolling podcast. He is a filmmaker and director, most recently coming out with Brilliant Disguise. Brilliant Disguise tells the unique story of a group of inspired Western spiritual seekers from the 60s, who in meeting the great American teacher, Ram Dass, followed him to India to meet his Guru, Neem Karoli Baba, familiarly known as Maharaj-ji. Two days before he left his body, Maharaj-ji instructed K.C. Tewari to take care of the Westerners, which he did resolutely until the day he died in 1997. Silver's #1 charting MGM/UA/Warners film, “The Compleat Beatles” is the critically acclaimed biopic movie about history's most famous band. The term ‘rockumentary' was first applied to this two-hour movie. Rolling Stone recently described the film as a “masterwork.” Silver's Warner Brothers' feature film, “No Nukes” also started the whole trend of music/activism feature documentaries.“When you take these substances, you must have the right atmosphere, the right people with you, the right reason for doing it. These things have to be thought very carefully about.” – David SilverSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Chrism Mass unites the entire priesthood and prepares the Church for a year of grace.Morning Offering, April 17, 2025Every morning, join Father Brad as he begins the day with prayer and reflection. In a few short minutes, Father Brad guides you in prayer, shares a brief reflection grounding your day in the Church's rhythm of feast days and liturgy, and provides you with the encouragement necessary to go forward with peace and strength. Disclaimer: The ads shown before, during, or after this video have no affiliation with Morning Offering and are controlled by YouTubeLet us do as the saints urge and begin our days in prayer together so as a community of believers we may join the Psalmist in saying, “In the morning, Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly.” (Psalm 5:3-4)Shop the St. Joseph Decade Rosary Bracelet here: https://bit.ly/4csKwyp________________

Two massives ideas rest under the surface of all Catholic theology that must be understood. There is the nature-grace inderdependence and the Christ-Church interconnection. You can watch this message here.

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Kari talks about how the incarnational stream reminds us that God is not distant, but present and active in our everyday lives. It's about making the invisible Kingdom of God visible and tangible right here, right now.

A listener named Marty asks Father Dave about the presence of Holy Water in churches during Lent. “I was a parishioner at a church that took Holy Water out of the church for Lent and replaced it in the fonts with sand,” Marty says. “I strongly questioned it, and they relented and returned it. It's not right to take Holy Water out of a Catholic church for Lent, correct?”

Section 27 - Historical Background: It had been four months since the organization of the church and the saints had been partaking of the sacrament using bread and wine. After the baptism of Emma Smith along with others, a meeting was held for the confirmation to take place followed by the partaking of the sacrament. However, there was no wine available for the sacrament so Joseph set out to obtain some. He had not gone far when he was met by a Heavenly messenger who gave him this revelation directly from the Savior.    Recap: The emblems used in the Lord's sacrament can be something other than bread and wine as long as they are partaken with an eye single to the glory of God and done in remembrance of the body and blood of Christ.  Section 28 - Historical Background: August of 1830 was a challenging time for both Joseph and Emma. The lies and persecution toward Joseph in Harmony reached the heart of Emma's father who now refused any further refuge for Joseph and Emma. Harsh persecution forced Joseph and Emma to flee Harmony and move into the residence of the Whitmer's home in Fayette. No sooner had they arrived when they learned that Hyrum Page, one of the eight witnesses, had claimed to be receiving revelations through a certain stone. Some members, including Oliver Cowdery, had been deceived by these claims. Joseph inquired of the Lord and received this revelation, directed to the deceived Oliver Cowdery.  Recap: The Lord declares that only His appointed prophet has the keys to receive revelation for His church, for all things must be done in order. He commands Oliver Cowdery to remedy the deceit which has spread due to the stone used by Hiram Page, and to counsel with Hiram privately. Once this Satanic deceit has been settled, Oliver is to go on a mission to the Lamanites

Learn more about the Anglican Diocese of All Nations Catechist Training School here: https://www.catechisttrainingschool.org/Pick up a copy of Archdeacon Andrew Brashier's republication of Bishop John Jewel's Treatises on the Scriptures and the Sacraments on Amazon here: https://a.co/d/8PSYR5hOther works by Archdeacon Brashier are available here.

How does understanding the interconnected purposes of the sacrament, as presented in Doctrine & Covenants 27, deepen our appreciation for this sacred ordinance? In this episode Matthew O. Richardson, professor of Church history and doctrine, discusses several key themes and gospel principles related to the ordinance of the sacrament. He presents three specific purposes: remembering the past, specifically the Atonement and Resurrection of Jesus Christ; looking forward to future redemption; and providing safety and protection in the present. Further, he discusses the historical context and symbolism of the sacramental emblems and connects them to putting on the armor of God and illustrates its role in providing spiritual protection. In understanding the symbolism of these emblems, we can enhance our worship experience and foster a closer relationship with the Savior.     Publications:  “Sacramental Connections: Deliverance, Redemption, and Safety (Doctrine & Covenants 27)” originally published in You Shall Have My Word: Exploring the Text of the Doctrine and Covenants (Religious Studies Center, 2012)  “We Have Now Received the Atonement” in Shedding Light on the New Testament: Acts—Revelation (Religious Studies Center, 2009)  “The Savior's Love” in Our Savior's Love: Hope & Healing in Christ (Religious Studies Center, 2015)  “Losing the Sacred Perspective: Social Ethics and Character Development” in Moral Foundations: Standing Firm in a World of Shifting Values (Religious Studies Center, 2008)    Click here to learn more about Matthew O. Richardson 

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Patrick explores the challenges and complexities of mixed marriages, highlighting poignant stories from callers who share their personal experiences. From feelings of loneliness and longing for spiritual unity to inspiring conversions into Catholicism, Patrick examines the profound impacts of sharing or not sharing faith within a marriage. By listening to heartfelt advice and powerful lessons from those who have lived through these situations, Patrick shows the role faith has in fostering strong, united families. Veronica (email) - So lonely. Being married to a non-Catholic. If only someone had told me (00:42) Karen (email) - My husband was Catholic but never went to mass. I found out the hard way, if the father doesn’t go to mass, more than likely neither will the children. (01:54) Jared - I converted to Catholicism for my marriage (08:18) Mike – Mixed marriages are very difficult, and it’s gets lonely (13:55) Ally - Being married to someone of another faith was very lonely and now my kids don't follow the faith. (19:24) Allyn (email) – Sometimes your show makes me sad. I can’t go back and change what I’ve done, but I’m not sure I can listen anymore. (23:46) Mike (email) - It seems you are foreclosing on a chance to save the soul of the non-practicing spouse. (27:24) Eileen – I married an agnostic. I feel like I became more Catholic having a spouse of another faith because of prayer. (31:18) Rita - My understanding of Serbian Orthodox is that there was a split, but they were still in Sacramental communion with the Catholic Church. Why is something wrong with those Churches? (35:57) Linda - Picking the right person in the same faith is really important to the success of that relationship and overall happiness. God should be in the marriage (40:49) Deanne – The Salt and Light Book that helped me. It’s about a Saint who converted her husband after death through her diary. (43:59) Dave - I was a Jehovah's Witnesses, and I converted. I will be married in a couple months! (46:10)

In episode THREE HUNDRED AND THIRTEEN, Mike, Jason, and Wade discuss the sacraments and the challenged faced in our day in truly appreciating them (with mind, heart, and spirit) for all that they are and do. How did modernity destroy categories for such mysteries in the popular mind? Why do we struggle to comprehend the way in way God is breaking into our world and lives in the sacraments? Why do we too often make them more matters of doctrine than devotion? What will it take to have a true sacramental revival in the post-Christian West. The guys discuss all this and more. We hope you enjoy the episode! Show Notes: Support 1517 Podcast Network 1517 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education What's New from 1517: Pre-order: Ditching the Checklist by Mark Mattes Broken Bonds: A Novel of the Reformation, Book 1 of 2 by Amy Mantravadi  Bible in One Year with Chad Bird Junk Drawer Jesus By Matt Popovits Take 20% Off Our Lenten Devotionals until March 5th: The Sinner/Saint Lenten Devotional Finding Christ in the Straw: A Forty-Day Devotion on the Epistle of James More from the hosts Michael Berg @ 1517 Wade Johnston @ 1517 Let the Bird Fly! website Thanks for listening! Attributions for Music and Image used in this Episode: “The Last One” by Jahzzar is licensed under an Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 International License. “Gib laut” by Dirk Becker is licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives (aka Music Sharing) 3.0 International License. “Whistling Down the Road” by Silent Partner. “Not Drunk” by The Joy Drops is licensed under an Attribution 4.0 International License.

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Father Matthew Crane, the vicar of canonical affairs for the Diocese of St. Cloud and Father Erik Lundgren, parochial administrator of the Church of Saint Wendelin, Luxemburg, the Church of the Holy Cross, Pearl Lake, and the Church of Saint Mary Help of Christians in St. Augusta, join us for a lively dicussion about sacramental life focusing on the question, what is the purpose of liturgy?

There are women, driven by insecurity, who settle for men who don't value them, only to suffer in silence in a loveless or downright abusive marriage. Dana Nygaard (Day-nuh Nigh-guard) is a renowned psychotherapist, relationship coach, author, and national speaker who teaches single Catholic women how to date intentionally, stop settling, and start choosing wisely! She gives them the confidence and tools to know when a man is worth it—and when to walk away. Dana is here today to share a glimpse of the strategies she used to heal from her past and find her husband, David, so you can begin transforming your love life.Dana helps her clients move from an insecure to a secure attachment style, so they can stop second-guessing themselves, trust their God-given intuition, and approach relationships with clarity and confidence.Miss to Mrs.: From Single to Sacramental, a transformational community where single Catholic women shift from insecure to secure attachment. Through a structured three-pillar system, members uncover deep-rooted patterns, heal past wounds, and embrace authenticity—equipping them with the clarity and confidence to navigate relationships with intention and faith.If you are always drawn to the wrong men, we'll help you turn that around and show you how to attract the right man at ClarityPlease.com.Business website: www.ClarityPlease.com

Thessalonians: Sacramental Living - Lukas Merrell by Storyline Church

Every Sacrament is a sign of some higher reality. In this wedding homily, Fr. Mattingly explains what the sacrament of marriage is a sign of. 

Religious Education is broken, often feeling like a conveyor belt to the sacraments rather than a journey, accompanying individuals as they grow in faith. My guest, Janet Sobczyk, shares how she transformed that reality for her daughter Monica, a person with special needs, so she could receive the sacraments. Janet's story offers powerful lessons for all Faith Formation programs: Individualized attention: By understanding each person's specific needs, strengths, and challenges, we can tailor our approach to foster meaningful connections with their faith. The power of visual and hands-on learning: Interactive tools like visual aids, music, and activities benefit all learners, not just those with special needs. The primacy of the heart: Faith is more than intellectual understanding; it's about fostering a deep, heartfelt connection with God and creating an environment where everyone can experience His love and grace. Sacramental preparation should go beyond rituals and knowledge to create transformative encounters with Jesus and the community. Janet's approach demonstrates the importance of meeting individuals where they are and helping them build a genuine relationship with God—because true faith formation starts with the heart. [02:07] Monica's Sacrament Story: Overcoming Challenges [05:33] Confirmation Journey: A Mother's Conviction [10:23] Empowering Parishes: The SEEDS Program [15:19] Adapting Sacramental Prep for Special Needs [27:22] The Role of Parents in Faith Formation [37:27] Reactions to SEEDS Ministry [43:01] Universal Lessons in Discipling [47:49] Meditation and Silence Check out Seeds Ministry (https://madonnaschool.org/seeds-ministry/) or contact Janet (mailto:jsobczyk@madonnaalliance.org)directly! For more practical advice and experiences from real people sharing their mission with the world, go to https://equip.archomaha.org/podcast/. A Production of the Archdiocese of Omaha Editor: Taylor Schroll (ForteCatholic.com)

A badly formed conscience, apostolic succession, the development of Confession are only some of the topics on today's Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.

A badly formed conscience, apostolic succession, the development of Confession are only some of the topics on today's Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.

January 5, 2025 • Sacramental Living: Affirming our Baptismal Vows (Deacon Mary) by All Souls Anglican Church

Can suffering be offered for an animal? Redemption of Creation? Is baptism required? This and more in today's Called to Communion.

It's a unique opportunity when a priest can baptize his niece. Fr. Justin Echevarria joins Brenda in-studio to let us know how he is celebrating this Christmas season and what is coming up as he finishes his studies in Rome.Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.The Morning Blend is a production of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.

Can suffering be offered for an animal? Redemption of Creation? Is baptism required? This and more in today's Called to Communion.

Meditaciones preparadas (aunque no exclusivamente) para hacer un retiro espiritual y mejorar en su vida cristiana, de oración y de trato con Dios. A cargo del Padre Ricardo Sada Fernández de México.

By raising marriage to the dignity of a sacrament, Our Lord made it a pathway to salvation. For each sacrament is a sign of a sacred reality and also has the capacity to cause that sacred reality. Moreover, marriage possess the graces to make one a saint.

La especialidad de Jesús es perdonar. El paralítico que le ponen enfrente se habrá desconcertado cuando el Señor, antes de curarlo, le perdona sus pecados. Y lo que el Resucitado hace nada más salir del sepulcro es otorgar a sus apóstoles el poder de perdonar pecados. Los santos se sienten pecadores y muy necesitados del perdón. ¿Valoramos esta maravilla del sacramento que nos limpia de todo?

In our Catholic doctrine classes for the past three weeks, we have been going over Pope Leo XIII's beautiful encyclical on marriage Arcanum Divinae.Early on in the encyclical, he says the following: “the Universal Church has always taught that Christ our Lord raised marriage to the dignity of a sacrament; that to husband and wife, guarded and strengthened by the heavenly grace which His merits gained for them, He gave power to attain holiness in the married state”.When Our Lord made marriage a sacrament at the wedding feast of Cana, he raised it to the supernatural level. From that point, marriage was not only able to accomplish natural things like bringing children into this world and having husband and wife assist one another.It was now also able to accomplish supernatural things. Among those supernatural things is this one: your marriage is able to make you holy. Your sacramental marriage is able to draw you closer to God and get you to Heaven. It has the capacity to make you a saint!

In this episode John Tanner and Kerry explore the Savior's message to descendants of Lehi. They most especially focused on the institution of the Sacrament and the power and import of that ordinance. We are grateful for our generous donors and sponsors, and for our producer, Launchpad Consulting Studio, and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.

In today's Gospel, we have the clearest teaching of Jesus regarding marriage in the whole New Testament. This gives us the opportunity to reflect on the gift of marriage as well as on how the Church strives to live Jesus's teaching through its own laws regarding marriage.

Join us on I Am Refocused Radio as we explore the transformative power of healing prayer with Rev. Dr. David Chotka. Discover how compassion and unconditional love can soften even the hardest hearts, and learn practical applications for deepening your faith. Tune in for inspiring stories, biblical insights, and a fresh perspective on God's sovereignty.Rev. Dr. David Chotka is the Founder and Director of Spirit-Equip Ministries, a trans-denominational equipping ministry focused on developing spiritual disciplines. He is also the Chair of the Alliance Pray! Team (APT)--a ministry developed by the General Assembly of the C&MA Canada, to serve as a catalyst to develop prayer equipping resources and leading events across the movement and beyond.In addition, David has served as the Canadian director of the College of Prayer, Canada, a trans-denominational ministry dedicated to working with every stream of the Lord's church to deepen ministries of intercession.Dr. David has led many prayer/deeper life events in differing contexts, including sacramental, evangelical and charismatic churches and trans-denominational gatherings of leaders (in Canada, the US, 6 nations in Europe, Australia, Japan, as well as in various nations in Africa, Southeast Asia, and Latin America).He has studied in Sacramental, Reform, Brethren, Wesleyan Methodist, and trans-denominational contexts, and was mentored by Dr. Gordon Fee (Pentecostal), Dr. John White (Brethren/Anglican), Dr. Maxie Dunnam (Evangelical Methodist) and Rev. Danny Morris (Discernment Author and speaker).David has four earned degrees with three in Theology/Spirituality (M.Div. TST, Th.M. Regent College, Vancouver, D.Min. Gordon Conwell), and serves as an adjunct instructor in the Pathways School for ministry.https://www.spiritequip.com/https://www.facebook.com/SpiritEquiphttps://www.youtube.com/@spiritequipbydavidchotka4626/videoshttps://www.instagram.com/david_chotka/https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-chotka-at-spirit-equip/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/i-am-refocused-radio--2671113/support.

(3:27) Bible Study: 1 COR 9:16-19, 22B-27 How do you properly kill a chicken? Father explains.  Lk 6:39-42 Father shares the word in Greek for Gospel. (22:56) Break 1 (24:33) Letters:  Father talks about Agape Love and what it means to not eat meat sacrificed to other gods. Enjoy some humor about the gospel reading today. Father also answers the question: "Are all religions the same?" (35:59) Break 2 (37:01) Word of the Day: Stewardship (38:32) Phones: Al - If my child or grandchild is not getting married in a Catholic Church, could I still to go to the wedding? Dennis - A friend who's leaving the faith, b/c he read about a supposed family that created Christianity and Jesus?   What do you think? Mary - Thank you, Fr. Simon! His comments about attending non-Sacramental functions resonated and helped me, as my oldest daughter is having a same- sex ceremony and we're one of the few not attending. Madison - Why do we have fingers, hearts of saints, relics?

Parenting breaks us and build us up, and somewhere in the mess of gathering around toddler tables and in the unutterable losses, God is with us. Sacraments are outward and visible signs of inward spiritual grace -- something we can see, taste, smell, touch, and hear -- that point us to a wild divine pattern interrupting our lives. Join us for a powerful conversation on how parenting and caregiving can be a sacramental act, and how to look for everyday moments that are actually seeped in the Holy, with Laura Kelly Fanucci, a theologian, writer, mother, and founder of Mothering Spirit. CONTENT NOTE: In the last 10 minutes of this episode, there is discussion of miscarriage, premature delivery, and infant loss. Like what you hear?We'd love your support on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/AndAlsoWithYouPodcastThere's all kinds of perks including un-aired live episodes, Zoom retreats, and mailbag episodes for our Patreons!Keep up with us on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/andalsowithyoupodcast/ More about Father Lizzie:PRE-ORDER HER BOOK: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/762683/god-didnt-make-us-to-hate-us-by-rev-lizzie-mcmanus-dail/https://www.instagram.com/rev.lizzie/https://www.tiktok.com/@rev.lizzieJubilee Episcopal Church in Austin, TX - JubileeATX.org  More about Mother Laura:https://www.instagram.com/laura.peaches/https://www.tiktok.com/@mother_peachesSt. Paul's Episcopal Church in Pittsburgh, PA More about our guest, theologian Laura Kelley Fanucci:Website: https://laurakellyfanucci.comMothering Spirit: https://motheringspirit.comSubstack: https://laurakellyfanucci.substack.com@thismessygrace on instagram!  Theme music:"On Our Own Again" by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue). New episodes drop Mondays at 7am EST/6am CST! 

In today's episode Dr. Anders takes us deep into the doctrine of Transubstantiation, the inner hypostatic union of Christ, how did the Reformation understood Marriage and more.

Having cleansed foods and thereby abolished many of the ritual purity laws that served to separate Jew and Gentile, Jesus intentionally travels into Gentile territory. He performs several miracles like the one recounted in our Gospel. Exploring the healing of the deaf man we discover an explicit link with the prophecies of Isaiah that allude to an ingathering of the Gentiles and mincing Jesus' words and actions we uncover both Sacramental and New Creation themes, themes that point back to the beginning of Genesis and that help us to recognize the many graces God showers upon us even now!

We live in an era deeply shaped by secularism. Because secular ideas are at the heart of our culture, modern people tend to think in secular ways without realizing it—even the most well-meaning of us. How then do we live in, but not be of, a secular culture? We need to understand the enchanted, Sacramental way that the early Christians viewed the world, but we also need to understand secularism. To truly understand Christianity, we must unlearn an entire secular worldview and become participants in a sacramental worldview instead—a worldview that embraces reality as it truly is. How do you explain the Sacramental life of the Church? To the early Christians—and to all ancient people—the idea that physical objects had spiritual power was very intuitive, whereas modern people tend to find this idea difficult, bizarre or even un-Christian. Join Hank Hanegraaff and his guest Zac Porcu for a discussion on these topics. Topics discussed include:  What is Christianity? (4:00); what are the mysteries of the Church? (6:30); what is religion? (10:15); Arche—a foreign unfamiliar word for God (12:15); the Trinity—why do we care about the Trinity? (15:30); what does it mean for God to be the ultimate reality? (17:30); what is the most important thing about Jesus? (19:20); what is the distinction between a secular and a sacramental of thinking? (21:30); what are the Sacraments? are they necessary in Christianity? (32:00); is baptism necessary for salvation? (36:30); the importance of the Eucharist (43:45); the seriousness of the Sacrament of Marriage (46:35); the role of the priesthood in the Sacramental life of the Church (49:25); Chrismation—what does it mean? (52:50); do Sacramental objects—such as relics—have spiritual power? (55:20); are we living in an enchanted world? (59:30); what makes the divine liturgy divine? (1:02:30); why is all liturgical time present time—proleptic (1:05:00); what does the liturgical cycle of the Church calendar reveal about reality? (1:07:00); the relationship between the Bible and Holy Tradition? (1:08:30); the truth about icons—what they reveal about the participatory nature of Christianity (1:12:15); how the existence of evil is an argument for the existence of God (1:16:30); is free will critical to the nature of Christianity? (1:19:15); why didn't Jesus spare himself from death? (1:22:00); “He Who Is” (1:28:15); repentance is not a momentary act, but a lifelong process (1:29:15); the fallacy of neutrality when it comes to separations of religious belief and how we govern society—separation of Church and State (1:31:15); Journey to Reality—what does it take for us to become real? (1:35:45). 

We've seen how the sacraments re-present what Christ worked for us in his Passion and death, but the Catechism also explains to us how the sacraments prefigure our eternal inheritance in heaven. Fr. Mike uses this “nugget day” as an opportunity to ensure we understand what the sacraments are and what they're for. Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 1130-1134. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Jesus uses his sacraments to save his people. The Catechism proclaims that the sacraments are “efficacious”, the sacraments are “wrought…by the power of God” alone, and the sacraments are “necessary for salvation”. Fr. Mike doubles down on the reality that sacraments cause what they signify. They are not merely signs pointing to an already present reality—Jesus, himself, is at work in each and every expression of the sacraments throughout time and in all places. Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 1127-1129. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

At the heart of the Liturgy of the Eucharist is the epiclesis, when the priest begs the Holy Spirit to come and transform the bread and wine into the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Christ. The Catechism explains this mysterious reality, and Fr. Mike reiterates that the Mass is not a repetition of Christ's once-and-for-all sacrifice, but a re-presentation and celebration of his eternal sacrifice on the Cross. Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 1104-1112. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.