Join Dan Burke and Melissa Elson as they speak with John Johnson, Associate Director of the Avila Institute about the importance of our participation in the Mass and how if affects not only us, but all of those around us.

Topics/Questions Covered in the Show:

• What affect does the Mass have on the souls of the faithful?
• What does the Old Testament say about disobediently making an offering to God?
• What does St. Paul say about unworthily receiving the body and blood of Christ in the New Testament?
• Why does God keep Adam and Eve from partaking of the Tree of Life after their fall?
• Why should we follow Church teaching regarding the Mass and the Eucharist?
• How should we approach the Blessed Sacrament at Mass?

Resources:

• Spiritualdirection.com - website
• EWTN Global Catholic Radio
• Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation
• EWTN Religious Catalogue - online
• "The Summit" Information and Registration
• Text "summit2018" to 38470 to save $50 on registration to The Summit.
• Divine Intimacy by Fr. Gabriel of St. Mary Magdalen
• A Devotional Journey into the Mass by Christopher Carstens
• Leviticus 10:1 - USCCB Bible link
• 1 Corinthians 11:27 - USCCB Bible link
• Genesis 3:24 - USCCB Bible link
• 1 Thessalonians 5:23 - USCCB Bible link
• Questions? Send an e-mail to [email protected] or call 818-646-7729. Please leave your name, location, and question(s).