About this episode

Fr. Mike discusses who celebrates the liturgy and the role of the Church in enabling participation in the eternal liturgy through the sacraments.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we examine “who celebrates the liturgy.” Fr. Mike emphasizes that when we celebrate the sacraments, the whole Christ, not just the body on Earth, but also the body in Heaven, celebrates with us. The Church enables us to participate in the eternal liturgy through the sacraments, and our baptismal priesthood allows us to have full, conscious, and active participation in the liturgy. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1135-1144. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

People in this episode

Host: Fr. Mike Schmitz

Topics covered

• liturgy
• sacraments
• baptismal priesthood
• eternal liturgy
• Catholic Church

Keywords

• liturgy
• sacraments
• baptism
• Catholic Church
• Catechism

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Institute on the Catechism, USCCB

Books & works: Catechism of the Catholic Church

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