Spiraling Upwards

Episode 89: The Holy Mass (5/20): Collect

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.

Episode 88: The Holy Mass (4/20): Gloria

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.

Episode 87: The Holy Mass (3/20): Penitential Act

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.

Episode 86: The Holy Mass (2/20): Introductory Rites

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.

Episode 85: The Holy Mass (1/20): A Brief Overview

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.

Episode 84: Spiritual & Sacramental Communion

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

Episode 83: Communion with God

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.

Episode 82: Union with God, Part 2

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.