The Liturgy Guys S1 Episode 10 | You're Not in Kansas Anymore
Aug 16, 2016
This podcast explores the heavenly celebration of the Liturgy and its reflection in earthly parishes. It discusses the importance of sacramental signs, the symbolism of church architecture, and the liturgy as a reflection of Christ's glorified perfection. Also, the hosts delve into eschatology and address a listener's question about the proper position of a deacon's hands during prayers.
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Why Sacred Places Matter
- Cardinal Ratzinger (Pope Benedict XVI) explains we need sacred places because the heavenly Jerusalem is 'already but not yet.'
- Churches mediate sacramental encounters that let us experience unseen heavenly places now.
Sacramentality Matches Human Nature
- Humans receive meaning through the senses, so heavenly realities must be mediated by sacramental signs.
- The Mass pulls back the curtain into eternity by translating invisible realities into sensory signs.
Train Your Liturgical Senses
- Train your liturgical senses by repeated worship to perceive deeper symbolic meaning in church art, music, and architecture.
- Practice attending Mass shapes how you will see, sing, and act in heaven later.