Day 41: Origins and Ends

Day 41: Origins and Ends

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Day 157: God’s Word and Sacred Music (2026)

Fr. Mike examines the words, actions, music, and singing involved in how we celebrate the Liturgy. He discusses how, at many Masses, there are signs that accompany the Word of God to emphasize the importance of the Word being proclaimed. He further explains that sacred music is a ...  Show more

Day 156: How the Liturgy Is Celebrated (2026)

We continue to examine the celebration of the liturgy and sacraments. In the context of how the liturgy is celebrated, Fr. Mike explains that we are both body and spirit, and so signs and symbols are the way in which we communicate with and understand the world around us. God com ...  Show more

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