In this special bonus episode, Dave and Mike talk with authors of the new book Solemnities: Celebrating a Tapestry of Divine Beauty. Denis McNamara, Chris Carstens, and Alexis Kutarna share about their new book and how we can more fully celebrate all seventeen solemnities in the Church.

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Intentionally participating in the solemnities can help us to open ourselves up more fully to the graces available.


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Bonus Episode: Solemnities of the Church with Special Guests

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There is a significant de-emphasis in American Christianity on the sacramental life. Instead, many Christians are more focused on their personal faith. What are the dangers of this? Michael Gormley and Dave VanVickle take up these questions as a conclusion to this series on Mystagogy.

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All of the sacraments are material, visible, sensible signs that communicate the invisible, the hidden power of God.


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Re-Emphasizing the Sacramental Life

Priests were not first introduced in the New Testament. In fact, priesthood existed right at the beginning of the Old Testament. So, how can we understand the priesthood in the economy of salvation? How do we distinguish the Old Testament priesthood from the new? Mike Gormley and Dave VanVickle answer these questions and more.

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“In the whole history of humanity, there is only one man who is both priest and victim. That is Jesus Christ.”


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What Does It Mean to Be a Priest?

What is the purpose of a Catholic priest and what is it not? The Catholic priesthood can spark a lot of confusion. Are they a symbolic leader or a CEO? Mike Gormley and Dave VanVickle answer many of the common questions associated with the priesthood and emphasize why it is such an essential part of the Catholic faith.

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“The priest is not a priest for himself. He does not give himself absolution, he does not administer the sacraments to himself. He is not for himself. He is for you.” -St. John Vianney


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How to Understand the Catholic Priesthood

What is the best thing you can do for your marriage? In their final episode on marriage, Mike Gormley and Dave VanVickle address the topic of marital spirituality. They share their own experiences of developing a prayer life with their spouse and the challenges they faced. Together, they encourage every person to prioritize prayer in their marriage.

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Choosing to love and choosing to build a marriage includes the decision to live a marital spirituality.


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The Most Important Thing for Your Marriage

What does a truly Christian marriage look like? Continuing their discussion on the sacrament of marriage, Michael Gormley and Dave VanVickle discuss the characteristics and traits of a truly Christian marriage. They also discuss what sort of impact a Christian marriage ought to have on those who have received the sacrament. 

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You should remind yourself every day of the vows you made on your wedding day.


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Bonus Episode: Solemnities of the Church with Special Guests

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