Day 176: Traditions and Signs of Confirmation (2026)
Together, with Fr. Mike, we continue our examination of the sacrament of Confirmation, specifically the two Traditions and different signs o...
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20 of 1,283 episodesDay 175: Introduction to Confirmation (2026)
We begin our examination of the sacrament of Confirmation. Fr. Mike emphasizes that the reception of Confirmation is necessary for the compl...
Day 174: Summary of the Sacrament of Baptism (2026)
In this summary of the Church’s teachings on Baptism, the Catechism relays the heart of the sacrament. If you needed to quickly explain Bapt...
Day 173: Brothers and Sisters in Baptism (2026)
The Catechism shows us how Baptism unites the Church as a “People of God of the New Covenant” and goes so far as to say that “Baptism consti...
Day 172: What Does Baptism Do? (2026)
Baptism has profound effects upon the baptized: “purification from sins and new birth in the Holy Spirit.” The Catechism shows us that the g...
Day 171: The Necessity of Baptism (2026)
“Baptism is the sacrament of faith.” The Catechism explains to us who can baptize as well as why we need Baptism for eternal life. It also e...
Day 170: Who Can Be Baptized? (2026)
Put simply, “[e]very person not yet baptized and only such a person is able to be baptized.” The Catechism explains to us the purpose of Bap...
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 Cate...
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 al...
Day 167: The Baptism of Christ (2026)
Together, with Fr. Mike, we continue our examination of the sacrament of Baptism. Fr. Mike emphasizes that each and every one of the Old Cov...
Day 166: Introduction to Baptism (2026)
Together, we begin the chapter on the sacraments of initiation, specifically the section on the sacrament of Baptism. Fr. Mike unpacks the d...
Day 165: Summary of Liturgical Diversity (2026)
Together, with Fr. Mike, we arrive at the conclusion and “nugget day” for the section on liturgy and culture. Fr. Mike reiterates the import...
Day 164: Liturgical Diversity and Unity (2026)
Did you know there is more than one liturgical rite in the Catholic Church? Fr. Mike reviews the different liturgical Traditions that are pa...
Day 163: Summary of the Liturgy (2026)
In today’s “nugget day”, we review the main takeaways from our readings on the liturgy. Fr. Mike invites us to remember that every time we p...
Day 162: Where the Liturgy Is Celebrated (2026)
Where is the liturgy celebrated? The Catechism offers us overarching principles as well as specific details about the spaces in which the li...
Day 161: The Liturgy of the Hours (2026)
The Liturgy of the Hours is known as the “public prayer of the Church.” Fr. Mike explains how praying the Liturgy of the Hours sanctifies ti...
Day 160: The Liturgical Year (2026)
Fr. Mike reviews the major solemnities and feast days that make up the liturgical year and explains why they are important to celebrate. We...
Day 159: When the Liturgy Is Celebrated (2026)
Together, with Fr. Mike, we examine the question of when the liturgy is celebrated. The Catechism states that there is a word that marks Chr...
Day 158: Holy Images in the Liturgy (2026)
We continue our examination of the different elements of the liturgy, specifically holy images in the liturgy. Fr. Mike highlights that beca...
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 a...