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Word & Table

265 episodes - English - Latest episode: 20 days ago - ★★★★★ - 281 ratings

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.

It is hosted by Fr. Alex Wilgus, rector at Redemption Anglican Church in Frisco, TX and features Fr. Stephen Gauthier, the Canon Theologian of the Diocese of the Upper Midwest in the Anglican Church in North America

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Episodes

The Septuagint

December 20, 2022 06:00 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MB

Support us on Patreon: Apply for Saint Paul's House of Formation Email us Music by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

All Saints' Day

December 15, 2022 06:00 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MB

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Announcing a New Series

December 09, 2022 06:00 - 3 minutes - 2.77 MB

We are proud to announce our new video study of The Gospel of Matthew, available now at Saint Paul's House of Formation: https://saintpaulshouseofformation.com/gospel-of-matthew/

The Beatitudes

December 08, 2022 17:33 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MB

Matthew's Beatitudes are at the core of Christian morality. Learn about what they mean and to use them in our daily lives. Support us on Patreon: Apply for Saint Paul's House of Formation Email us Music by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

Isaiah

November 29, 2022 06:00 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MB

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Why Pray?

November 16, 2022 06:00 - 17 minutes - 16 MB

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Apophatic and Kataphatic Theology

November 02, 2022 05:00 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MB

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The Five Visions of Hermas

October 18, 2022 05:00 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MB

Detail of the five visions in The Shepherd of Hermas Support us on Patreon: Apply for Saint Paul's House of Formation Email us Music by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

The Shepherd of Hermas

October 12, 2022 05:00 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MB

Learn about a very early and colorful Christian text that was highly influential in its day but difficult to interpret in ours. Support us on Patreon: Apply for Saint Paul's House of Formation Email us Music by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

Disposal of Religious Objects

September 28, 2022 05:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MB

How and why do Anglicans take special care to dispose of objects used in worship? Support us on Patreon: Apply for Saint Paul's House of Formation Email us Music by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

The Creation of Man

September 13, 2022 05:00 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MB

Learn about Genesis 2 and what it says about the creation of man and woman Support us on Patreon: Apply for Saint Paul's House of Formation Email us Music by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

The Creation of the World

September 01, 2022 14:50 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MB

Learn about Genesis 1 and what it says about God and the creation of the world. Support us on Patreon: Apply for Saint Paul's House of Formation Email us Music by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

Hallelujah Psalms

August 24, 2022 05:00 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MB

Learn about the last five Psalms of praise, and how there is much more in them than meets the eye,. Support us on Patreon: Apply for Saint Paul's House of Formation Email us Music by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

The Royal Psalms

August 10, 2022 05:00 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MB

How do Christians pray Psalms specifically addressed to Israel's kings? Support us on Patreon: Apply for Saint Paul's House of Formation Email us Music by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

Anointing the Sick

August 03, 2022 10:59 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MB

Learn about the sacramental rite of anointing the sick with oil, its biblical roots, and how it came to be associated with 'last rites' at the time of death. Support us on Patreon: Apply for Saint Paul's House of Formation Email us Music by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

Misunderstood Terms

July 21, 2022 05:00 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MB

Walk through some commonly misunderstood terms in Christianity and what they really mean: The Immaculate Conception, Transubstantiation, Sola Scriptura, and Cathedrals Support us on Patreon: Apply for Saint Paul's House of Formation Email us Music by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

An Invitation

July 20, 2022 20:31 - 5 minutes - 4.75 MB

Join Saint Paul's House of Formation this fall See what Saint Paul's House is all about

Liturgical Music

July 08, 2022 05:00 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MB

Discover and hear the liturgical music that adorns the Eucharistic service. Support us on Patreon: Apply for Saint Paul's House of Formation Email us Music by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

The Ascension

July 01, 2022 20:44 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MB

What does the Feast of the Ascension mean to Christians? What is important to us about Jesus returning to sit at the right hand of God the Father? Support us on Patreon: Apply for Saint Paul's House of Formation Email us Music by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

Josephus

June 21, 2022 05:00 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MB

Learn about the 1st Century Jewish historian treasured by Christians. Support us on Patreon: Apply for Saint Paul's House of Formation Email us Music by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

The Parable of the Sower

June 09, 2022 05:00 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MB

What can we learn from the parable of the sower and why Jesus spoke in parables to help us understand how the gospel works in us and through us? Support us on Patreon: Apply for Saint Paul's House of Formation Email us Music by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

Praying the Psalms

June 02, 2022 05:00 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MB

How do we pray certain psalms that are difficult for us to identify with? Support us on Patreon: Apply for Saint Paul's House of Formation Email us Music by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

The Ark of the Covenant

May 19, 2022 05:00 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MB

Learn about the biblical artifact, the Ark of the Covenant, why it existed, its meaning, and features. Support us on Patreon: Apply for Saint Paul's House of Formation Email us Music by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

Greek Terms in the Liturgy

May 10, 2022 05:00 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MB

Learn about the several Greek terms used in the Western liturgy. Support us on Patreon: Apply for Saint Paul's House of Formation Email us Music by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

The Trinity at Work in Redemption

May 03, 2022 05:00 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MB

We know what the Son died on the Cross to redeem our souls. But what were the Father and Holy Spirit doing? Support us on Patreon: Apply for Saint Paul's House of Formation Email us Music by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

Mixing Water and Wine

April 26, 2022 05:00 - 14 minutes - 13 MB

Why do priests mix water with the wine at the Eucharist?  Support us on Patreon: Apply for Saint Paul's House of Formation Email us Music by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

Fruits of the Spirit

April 12, 2022 05:00 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MB

What are the fruits of the Holy Spirit listed in Galatians? How do Christians cultivate them? Support us on Patreon: Apply for Saint Paul's House of Formation Email us Music by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

The Crucifix

March 30, 2022 08:00 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MB

Learn about the Crucifix, the classic Christian emblem of Christ on the cross and its Eastern and Western variations. Support us on Patreon: Apply for Saint Paul's House of Formation Email us Music by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

Eusebius of Caesarea

March 23, 2022 08:00 - 26 minutes - 24 MB

Learn about the early Christian historian Eusebius of Caesarea and how his work is vital to our knowledge of the Early Church Support us on Patreon: Apply for Saint Paul's House of Formation Email us Music by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

English Bible Translations

March 08, 2022 06:00 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MB

Walk through the origins and the histories of each English Bible translation from their humble beginnings to the mighty King James Version. Support us on Patreon: Apply for Saint Paul's House of Formation Email us Music by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

Lent

March 04, 2022 09:00 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MB

Learn about Lent, the 40 days of fasting between Ash Wednesday and Easter Support us on Patreon: Apply for Saint Paul's House of Formation Email us Music by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

The Transfiguration

February 22, 2022 14:40 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MB

What does the story of Jesus's Transfiguration on the mountain reveal about Christ and what does it mean to Christians? Support us on Patreon: Apply for Saint Paul's House of Formation Email us Music by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

The Man Born Blind

February 09, 2022 06:00 - 18 minutes - 16.5 MB

What is the meaning of the sign of Jesus healing the man born blind? Support us on Patreon: Apply for Saint Paul's House of Formation Email us Music by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

The Paraclete

February 03, 2022 06:00 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MB

What does the word 'Paraclete' mean and what does it tell us about God the Holy Spirit? Support us on Patreon: Apply for Saint Paul's House of Formation Email us Music by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

The Lord's Prayer

January 20, 2022 06:00 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MB

How does the Lord's Prayer teach us how to pray? Walk through the 'Our Father' with us line by line. Support us on Patreon: Apply for Saint Paul's House of Formation Email us Music by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

Philo of Alexandria

January 13, 2022 06:00 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MB

Learn about the ancient Jewish writer who inspired Origen and influenced many of the Church Fathers. Support us on Patreon: Apply for Saint Paul's House of Formation Email us Music by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

Frequency of Communion

January 04, 2022 06:00 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MB

How often should one take communion? Can you overdo it? Support us on Patreon: Apply for Saint Paul's House of Formation Email us Music by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

Language of the Liturgy

December 28, 2021 06:00 - 39 minutes - 36.6 MB

Learn about the history of the language used in the liturgy. What languages did Jews use in their prayers? How did the Mass end up in Latin and why did it hang on so long? What inspired the Reformation's translation projects? Support us on Patreon: Apply for Saint Paul's House of Formation Email us Music by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

In the Beginning Was the Word

December 24, 2021 06:00 - 22 minutes - 21 MB

Why do we hear from John 1 both on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day? What is the importance of John's prologue to the Christmas story? Support us on Patreon: Apply for Saint Paul's House of Formation Email us Music by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

Sacrifice in the Old Testament

December 16, 2021 09:00 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MB

What are the different kinds of sacrifices detailed in the Torah and why were they prescribed to Israel? What is the logic of sacrifice and what was its purpose? Support us on Patreon: Apply for Saint Paul's House of Formation Email us Music by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

Martin of Tours

December 08, 2021 06:00 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MB

Learn about the famous saint Martin of Tours whose charity left a legacy that lives on in surprising places. Support us on Patreon: Apply for Saint Paul's House of Formation Email us Music by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

Bells

November 30, 2021 09:00 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MB

Learn about the Church's use of bells, inside and outside. Support us on Patreon: Apply for Saint Paul's House of Formation Email us Music by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

Rogation Days

November 17, 2021 06:00 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MB

Learn about the ancient tradition of Rogation Days that are referenced in the Book of Common Prayer. Support us on Patreon: Apply for Saint Paul's House of Formation Email us Music by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

Filling Up What is Lacking in Christ's Afflictions

November 10, 2021 09:00 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MB

Learn the meaning of Colossians 1:24, in which Paul claims that he is "filling up what is lacking in Christ's afflictions." Support us on Patreon: Apply for Saint Paul's House of Formation Email us Music by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

Bishops' Regalia

November 02, 2021 08:00 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MB

Learn about the symbolic clothing that bishops wear, where it comes from and what it means. Support us on Patreon: Apply for Saint Paul's House of Formation Email us Music by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

Deacons in the Liturgy

October 26, 2021 14:28 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MB

Learn the liturgical role of the Deacon in divine service. Support us on Patreon: Apply for Saint Paul's House of Formation Email us Music by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

Common Christian Symbols

October 19, 2021 05:00 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MB

Hear the meaning of some of the most common traditional Christian symbols. Click here to view a gallery of the symbols covered in this episode Support us on Patreon: Apply for Saint Paul's House of Formation Email us Music by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

Evagrius of Pontus

October 13, 2021 05:00 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MB

Learn about the ancient Church writer Evagrius of Pontus, which of his writings you probably already know about, and why he narrowly misses out on the 'Father of the Church' title. Support us on Patreon: Apply for Saint Paul's House of Formation Email us Music by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

Requirements for Infant Baptism

October 05, 2021 15:17 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MB

What are the requirements for infant baptism and are there circumstances under which the Church would refuse to baptize an infant? Support us on Patreon: Apply for Saint Paul's House of Formation Email us Music by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

Benedict of Nursia

September 21, 2021 08:00 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MB

Who was Benedict of Nursia and how did he form his famous rule for monastic communities? Support us on Patreon: Apply for Saint Paul's House of Formation Email us Music by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications