Day 16: Senses of Scripture

Day 16: Senses of Scripture

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Day 169: The Mystagogy of Baptism (2026)

Together with Fr. Mike, we continue our examination of the sacrament of Baptism, specifically the mystagogy of the rite of Baptism. The Catechism explains each and every element of the Baptismal rite, from the Sign of the Cross to the baptismal water. Fr. Mike concludes with a re ...  Show more

Day 168: The Celebration of Baptism (2026)

We continue our examination of the Sacrament of Baptism, specifically how we celebrate the sacrament and the different elements that must always be present in Baptism. Fr. Mike emphasizes that while infant Baptism has become the “form in which this sacrament is usually celebrated ...  Show more

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