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Liturgy, the Work of Christ and the Church (Catechism Series Part 21) - Auspice Maria Ep 51

Auspice Maria with Bishop James Ruggieri

This episode continues the series on the Catechism of the Catholic Church, diving deeper into Part Two: the Celebration of the Christian Mystery. Drawing from the Catechism and the Second Vatican Council's Sacrosanctum Concilium, Bishop Ruggeri explores four essential questions about the sacred liturgy: Who celebrates it? How is it celebrated? When is it celebrated? And where is it celebrated? Along the way, he reflects on the connection between the church on Earth and in heaven, the place of signs and symbols, music, and sacred images in sacramental celebration, and the sanctifying rhythm of the liturgical year, and the Liturgy of the Hours. He also addresses the role of the souls in purgatory within the Church and closes with a personal invitation to rediscover the sacredness of the Lord's Day. Whether you are new to the Catechism or deepening a lifelong faith, this episode offers a rich and accessible guide to understanding why the liturgy is not simply ceremony, but the very work of Christ in and through his Church. Read the full transcript on our website: https://portlanddiocese.org/news/auspice-maria-ep-51