Join Dan Burke and guest host, Stephanie Burke, as they speak with Christopher Carstens about his book, A Devotional Journey into the Mass to help us discover the meaning and beauty of the liturgy.

Topics/Questions Covered in the Show:

• What are the major themes of the book?
• Why is active participation in the Mass so important?
• What does "active participation" in the Mass mean and how can we accomplish it?
• How should we enter into the church building?
• Why is it important to focus on something as simple as entering through the church doors?
• St. Augustine says that through the Eucharist, "we can become Christ." What does this mean? How can we enter fully into the Eucharistic feast?
• How is the book set up? How can we use it to help us change our participation in the Mass?
• What is mystagogy and why is this approach used in the book?

Resources:

• Spiritualdirection.com - website
• Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation
• Sophia Institute Press
• A Devotional Journey into the Mass by Christopher Carstens
• Adoremus Bulletin
• The Liturgy Guys - podcast
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