How do we perceive the sacraments?  Theologian Karl Rahner had a few ideas, and this week, the Liturgy Guys discuss his article, “The Theology of the Symbol,” over a pot of piping hot coffee.

Coffee Talk | S6 E3

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"Eucharistic miracles are these kind of odd aberrations where the ordinary looks kind of boring, but then these extraordinary miracles where the host turns into blood or flesh is actually really the ordinary thing. But we think of it as a miracle."LG Question: Should priests sing along with the congregation?

Eucharistic Miracles | S7 E16

The Liturgy Guys look at some of the roots of the eucharist in creation and in human culture. How is wine a hierophany? What is a hierophany anyway? Listen to find out!LG Question: If two Eucharistic processions converge, how do we handle having two monstrances with two hosts?

Cultural & Cosmic Roots of the Blessed Sacrament | S7 E15

We revisit one of Denis McNamara's favorite philosophers, Jean Hani, and his book The Divine Liturgy: Insights Into Its Mystery. Hani is one of the foremost thinkers on the sacrifice of the mass.LG Question: When praying the Rosary, do you have to focus solely on canonized scripture?

Jean Hani on the Eucharist | S7 E14

Let the quiz commence! Test your baptism knowledge against intellectual titans, Denis McNamara, Christopher Carstens, and Jesse Weiler.LG Question: Is Ash Wednesday a Holy Day of Obligation?

Liturgy Quiz X | Baptism Edition | S7 E13

Christopher Carstens throws a curveball question to the group. Why do the Liturgy Guys believe in God? And why do we believe Christ our savior? This season is all about the Eucharist, but we can't begin to understand the Blessed Sacrament without asking ourselves these questions.LG Question: What are your five favorite Catholic books?To submit your Liturgy Guys Question, reach out to us on Twitter, or questions@liturgyguys.com.Stay tuned for Christopher's guest appearance on the  Five Books for Catholics podcast.

Coffee Talk | S6 E3

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