Episode 28

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12th Apr 2024

Inexhaustible Friendship: Liturgy Talk with Fr. Don Anstoetter

Summary

In this episode, Brian and Father Don discuss the topics of liturgy and evangelization. They explore the importance of understanding liturgy as a key component of the Catholic faith and how it relates to evangelization. They also touch on the role of the Mass in bringing people back to the Church and the significance of Eucharistic adoration. The conversation emphasizes the idea that the liturgy is a place of friendship with God and a communal experience that transforms individuals and the Church as a whole. The conversation explores the relationship between liturgy and evangelization. It emphasizes the importance of discipleship over consumerism and the need to approach liturgy with reverence and appreciation as a gift. The liturgy is described as something that is received and handed on, connecting us to thousands of years of history and tradition in the Church.

The conversation also highlights the diversity and beauty of different liturgical expressions and the role of liturgy in renewing every strata of humanity with the Gospel message. Practical steps for connecting liturgy and evangelization are discussed, such as recollecting before Mass, committing to Eucharistic adoration, reading the readings for Mass, and making room for Jesus in one's life.

Keywords

liturgy, evangelization, Mass, Eucharistic adoration, friendship with God, communal experience, transformation, liturgy, evangelization, discipleship, reverence, appreciation, gift, tradition, diversity, beauty, Eucharist, sacraments, renewal, grace, practical steps

Takeaways

  • Liturgy is an essential aspect of the Catholic faith and plays a crucial role in evangelization.
  • The Mass is a powerful tool for bringing people back to the Church and deepening their relationship with God.
  • Eucharistic adoration is a valuable practice that can strengthen one's faith and connection with God.
  • The liturgy is a place of friendship with God and a communal experience that transforms individuals and the Church as a whole. Discipleship is different from consumerism and involves approaching liturgy with reverence and appreciation.
  • The liturgy is a gift that is received and handed on, connecting us to the history and tradition of the Church.
  • Different liturgical expressions and diversity in the liturgy can help express the multifaceted and beautiful mystery of God's love.
  • Liturgy is not optional and plays a crucial role in evangelization and the mission of the Church.
  • Practical steps for connecting liturgy and evangelization include recollecting before Mass, committing to Eucharistic adoration, and making room for Jesus in one's life.

Sound Bites

  • "Liturgy and evangelization: Understanding the connection"
  • "The Mass is not just for beginners"
  • "The impact of Eucharistic adoration on faith"
  • "Discipleship is actually something different than endless scrolling and consumerism."
  • "The liturgy is a gift that is received and handed on to us."
  • "The liturgy allows for a great variety and difference depending on culture, time, and place."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Topic: Liturgy and Evangelization

09:57 The Power of the Mass in Bringing People Back to the Church

30:25 Liturgy: A Crucial Element in Evangelization

43:05 Practical Steps for Connecting Liturgy and Evangelization

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The GO & MAKE Podcast, hosted by Brian Miller, Director of Evangelization for the Archdiocese of St. Louis, is your guide to living a mission-driven life. Join us as we equip you to live the great commission of Jesus Christ in our local church and beyond. Discover how to GO & MAKE disciples of all nations in this dynamic podcast series.

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Brian Miller

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Brian Miller serves as the Director of Evangelization and Discipleship for the Archdiocese of St. Louis and holds a Master’s degree in Theology from the Augustine Institute in Colorado.

Brian developed his missionary zeal while serving for four years as a FOCUS Missionary to evangelize college students on several campuses throughout the country and through a profound encounter with Christ during St. John Paul II’s visit to St. Louis in 1999. He and his wife Liz have 4 children and are active parishioners of St. Justin Martyr in Sunset Hills, MO.

Archdiocese of St. Louis

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As Catholics in the Archdiocese of St. Louis, in communion with the Bishop of Rome, we are called by our Lord, Jesus Christ, to be His Church and live His Gospel. With joy, we strive to fulfill our Baptismal calling by prayer and worship, teaching and sharing our faith, serving others, and fostering unity in diversity. Guided by the Holy Spirit, we commit ourselves to the responsible stewardship of all God's gifts.