About this episode

Fr. Mike discusses the significance of music and the Word of God in the celebration of the Liturgy.

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 combination of music and words drawn chiefly from Sacred Scripture. When we sing during the Liturgy, we are making art out of God’s Word, itself, and that art forms a necessary part of the Liturgy. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1153-1158. 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
• Sacred Music
• God's Word
• Catechism
• Mass
• Christianity

Keywords

• Liturgy
• sacred music
• Catechism
• Mass
• God's Word
• Christianity
• worship

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Institute on the Catechism, USCCB

Books & works: Catechism of the Catholic Church

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