The Bread of Life

Christ is STILL risen! In today's podcast, we finally conclude our discussion on the Offering of the Lamb. We discuss the first invocation (of the Son) and the absolution of the servants. Stay tuned as we begin the Liturgy of the Word next week!

Christ is risen! In today's short episode, we discuss what we know as the papal hymn alternative to 'Saved' (Sotis) and mention some cool liturgical vestments! 

Christ is risen! On today's episode, we discuss the procession of the lamb, we briefly mention the thanksgiving prayer, but most importantly, we talk about the hymn 'Saved' (Sotis) and briefly mention the Orthodox understanding of salvation.

Christ is risen and so has our appetites! As we continue our journey throughout the Offering of the Lamb, today we look at the details around the offering of the bread and wine in the Alexandrian rite.

Christ is risen! Truly, He's risen! With the risen Lamb in our midst and the seasoned lamb in our bellies, we begin our journey through the prayers Offering of the Lamb. In this episode, we start talking about the Offering of the Lamb as a whole and briefly take a look at a couple of prayers of preparation.

Today we finish up our discussion on praise by talking about the midnight praise (tasbeha). Although it's called midnight praise it often finishes before midnight so for all you Cinderellas out there, you could still go...who knows, maybe you'll meet your prince charming there and live your 'happily ever after'...IN CHRIST! 

Bored of this whole social distancing stuff? How about you join the saints in praising God morning and night? Today we discuss the morning and vespers praises! Try it maybe once a week, it's quite nice!

Join us as we wrap up our discussion on the service of morning and evening offering of incense! Fun fact: DIP stands for 'Depart In Peace'. Should the priest start saying "you may DIP, may the peace of the Lord be with you all"? Just some food for thought! 

The original gospel rites is quite different from what we currently practice today. Here is an academic study demonstrating what we discuss: http://danielngirgis.com/2018/01/05/liturgyritesandhymnsalleluia/ 

Do you have psalm time to give it a look?

Well, it's not exactly a pirouette but what's up with the cross and the candle in the priest's hand as he turns around in a circle? In today's episode, we talk about the idea behind the part of the offering of incense prayers after the Creed and the time of veneration for saints. Small tidbit that wasn't mentioned in the podcast...the Synaxarium used to be read in the service of the offering of incense! More on that when we discuss the Synaxarium soon!