Spiraling Upwards

In this episode we continue our prayerful walk through the Holy Mass with the singing of the Sanctus, as we join with the mighty host of angels in their everlasting hymn of praise.

In this episode we continue our prayerful walk through the Holy Mass with the Preface, as we ready our hearts for the Holy Sacrifice by raising them toward the Lord in thanksgiving.

In this episode we continue our prayerful walk through the Holy Mass with the "Orate, Fratres," by which the people are reminded just how important is their assistance at the Holy Sacrifice.

In this episode we continue our prayerful walk through the Holy Mass with the Offertory, by which we offer ourselves together with the unblemished host to be made into a holy sacrifice to God.

In this episode we continue our prayerful walk through the Holy Mass with the Creed, by which we profess the totality of what God has revealed in order to draw us into the depth of His Wisdom and Love.

In this episode we continue our prayerful walk through the Holy Mass with the Homily, the "living commentary" which God uses to deepen our understanding of the Scriptures proclaimed, and to give them a greater efficacy in our daily lives.

In this episode we continue our prayerful walk through the Holy Mass with the Proclamation of the Scriptures, by which our hearts are cleansed and made ready to receive the Lord Himself.

In this episode we continue our prayerful walk through the Holy Mass with the Collect, by which Jesus Christ, through the priest, draws together the prayers of the Universal Church, and offers them to the Father.

In this episode we continue our prayerful walk through the Holy Mass with the Gloria, by which we join the herald angels in their proclamation of joy at the coming of Jesus Christ into the world.

In this episode we continue our prayerful walk through the Holy Mass with the Penitential Act, by which we express our great sorrow for sin and our desire for God's incredible mercy.

In this episode we begin our prayerful walk through the Holy Mass with the Introductory Rites, by which we are called into the presence of the Lord in a striking way.

In this episode we begin a new series discussing the role that the singular role that the Holy Mass plays in our daily response to grace and pursuit of holiness.

Continuing last week's discussion, today we discuss the idea of Spiritual Communion, considered of itself and in connection with Sacramental Communion.

This episode continues with the theme of union with God by focusing on that call to abide in Christ and He in us which is brought about most especially though our reception of Holy Communion.

We continue last week's discussion of the mystery of union with the Triune God, particularly through the Sacrament of Baptism by which we become sons and daughters of God.

In this episode, we delve into the mystery of union with the Triune God which is at the heart of Christian Faith, and which sets Christianity radically apart from every other religion.

Continuing last week's discussion of the Holy Spirit Novena, we consider in more detail the Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit which we are asking God to pour in ever greater abundance upon His Church.

In this episode we discuss the reason for the nine days of prayer from Ascension Thursday to the Feast of Pentecost, and the reasons why we should join our prayers to this, the original novena.

In this episode we discuss what it means to proclaim the Gospel, as heralds speaking something forward into the world, and not merely trying to live a silent witness to faith.