Word & Table

When you see people bowing in a liturgical service, what does that actually mean? What exactly are they bowing to? What's the difference between bowing in a Christian service and the idolatry warned against in the Bible? Music: Ave Verum Corpus by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications.

What is confession? What is the difference between a general confession and the sacramental rite of confession? Does the church even have the right to pronounce forgiveness of sins? Father Stephen addresses all this and more on this week's episode. Music: Confiteor (Benedictine) by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. GIA Publications.

Father Stephen explains how the Church has traditionally cqelebrated Christmas and its place meaning in the context of the church calendar. Plus Alex and Stephen talk about their family Christmas traditions and their picks for best Christmas album ever. Music: "Corde Natus ex Parentis" by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers. Purchase here "Let all Mortal Flesh Keep Silence" by John Michael Talbot. Purchase here. "Les Anges Dos Nos Campagnes" and "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" by Bruce Cockburn. Purchase here.

Father Stephen explains what holy water is used for and what it reminds us of. Music: "Only Begotten Word of God Eternal" by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers Email the show at wordtablepodcast@gmail.com

Where did the sign of the cross come from? What are these little "extra" things we see Anglicans, Catholics, and Orthodox believers doing at prayer? Fr. Stephen defines these "sacramentals," their place in worship and how to understand them. Email us at wordtablepodcast@gmail.com Music: Lumen et Revelationem by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers. Purchases here.

Father Stephen describes the meaning of the Advent season, how we can anticipate the Lord's coming, and the nature of Christian hope. Click here for a series of daily Advent readings. Muic: "On Jordan's Bank" by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers.

This week we close our conversation on the Liturgical Calendar, focusing especially on the Sanctoral Calendar and where the practice of commemorating specific saints came from. Music - "Litany of the Saints" from Sublime Chant by Richard Proulx and The Cathedral Singers. Copyright GIA Publications. Email us at wordtablepodcast@gmail.com

Father Stephen tells the surprising story of the liturgical calendar and how it became central to Christian worship. Music: Pater Noster and All Glory Laud and Honor by the Cathedral Singers. Got questions? Email the show at wordtablepodcast@gmail.com

This week, Father Stephen outlines the organization of the church and how the regional delineations of church government grew out of the offices of Bishops and the cities they ministered in. Music: Adoro Te Devote by The Cathedral Singers. Purchase here.

Part 1 of a conversation on Church polity. Father Stephen explains where the offices of the church, Bishops, Priests, and Deacons came from and what their functions are. Music: Salve Mater Misericordae by The Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant.

Father Stephen introduces the Anglican Church's signature book, the Book of Common Prayer, and goes over what it is, what it's for, what's in it, and how to use it. Music: Adoro te Devote by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral singers from Sublime Chant.

What is scripture? How do we read it? Why do Anglicans say creeds and what are they for? Alex and Father Stephen talk about these things and more. Music: from "Sublime Chant" by The Cathedral Singers conducted by Richard Proulx. Purchase "Sublime Chant" here. Special thanks to GIA Music. Donate to the podcast here. We are a not-for-profit program and welcome donations of any size to help cover costs.

This week Father Stephen and Alex discuss the Church and how it's more than just a gathering place for Christians. Music: Alleluia Pascha Nostrum from "More Sublime Chant" by The Cathedral Singers conducted by Richard Proulx. Purchase "More Sublime Chant" here. Special thanks to GIA Music. Donate to the podcast here. We are a not-for-profit program and welcome donations of any size to help cover costs.

Father Stephen explains what a sacrament is and how it affirms salvation in Jesus Christ. Music: from "Sublime Chant" by The Cathedral Singers conducted by Richard Proulx. Purchase "Sublime Chant" here. Special thanks to GIA Music. Donate to the podcast here. We are a not-for-profit program and welcome donations of any size to help cover costs.

In the first episode of Word and Table, Alex and Father Stephen talk about why there's so much stuff going on in liturgical church services and how to worship together instead of side by side. Music: Alma Redemptoris Mater from "More Sublime Chant" by The Cathedral Singers conducted by Richard Proulx. Purchase "More Sublime Chant" here. Special thanks to GIA Music. Donate to the podcast here. Donations of all sizes are welcome to help cover production costs. We are a not-for-profit program and rely on the support of our listeners. If you like what you hear and you want to help ensure that the podcast continues, please consider donating today.

Word and Table is a weekly podcast about liturgy, sacrament, and the great tradition of Christian worship and why it is vital in our world today. Read more about why young people are interested in liturgy here