Word & Table

Where does the tradition of anointing with oil come from? Which oils are used for which functions and what is the significance of oil as a sacramental symbol? Support us on Patreon: Email the show Music by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

Support us on Patreon: Email the show Music by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

What is "the Sign of Jonah" that Jesus refers to in the gospels? Is it only a picture of Jesus's death and resurrection, or is there something more there for our walk as Christians? Support us on Patreon: Email the show Music by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

John the Baptist lived a life that reflected both Jesus and the Old Testament prophets. What did his life mean and why is he so significant in the gospels? Music from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Support us on Patreon: Email the show Music by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

Can you sin without doing something wrong? What is the concept of scandal in moral theology and the 1 Corinthians? How do we care for each other's consciences and still seek the truth? Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/wordandtable Email the show Music by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

Why did Paul write to the Corinthian Church so many times? What was the controversy going on in the background that occasioned his letters and how can it remind us of the heart of evangelism and church ministry today? Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/wordandtable Email the show Music by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

How does the Church put on a good showing in its liturgy? How does thoughtful liturgical style and presentation contribute to the symbols on display and the truths being communicated? Finally what's the point of liturgy anyway? Is it meant to teach us something, or help us do something else? Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/wordandtable Email the show Music: Gloria and Ite from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

For our Valentine's Day (or should we say 'Valentinian') special we talk about heresies and the heretics who love them. What is the difference between heresy and error? How do we know what isn't heresy? Do we need to be worried about being heretics just because we make theological mistakes? Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/wordandtable Email the show Music by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

We talk about the three great creeds of the Church: the Apostles Creed, the Nicene Creed, and the little known Athanasian Creed. Where did they come from, what do they mean, and what do they have to do with the Bible? Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/wordandtable Email the show Music: Sanctus and Ite, Missa Est from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

Father Stephen talks through the parts of the great Eucharistic Prayer and why it's all one seamless garment. Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/wordandtable Email the show Music: Sanctus and Ite, Missa Est from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

O Come O Come Emmanuel has some of the most beautiful lyrics of all church music, and it turns out that they run deeper than your average carol. Father Stephen explains the history of the O Antiphons and how celebrating Christmas is incomprehensible without Easter. Music: "O Come O Come Emmanuel" arr. by Jocelyn Hagen performed by The Singers in Shout the Glad Tidings. Purchase here.

How does the Church interpret scripture together? What are the guiding principles that help us understand the message and meaning of the Bible? Email your question! Support Word & Table Music from Sublime Chant by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers. Copyright GIA Publications.

There is a short letter wedged into most collections of the Apostolic Fathers. We don't know who wrote it and it certainly wasn't from the generation after the Apostles, so what's it doing there and why is it worth reading? Email the show Support the show

We've talked about Priests, Deacons, and Bishops, but what about everybody else? Are we all just supposed to "pay, pray, and obey?" Hardly. Lay-ministry is where all the action is. Father Stephen breaks down the duties of all the People of God and why ordinary members living holy lives is essential to the Church's mission. Email your question! Support Word & Table Music from Sublime Chant by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers. Copyright GIA Publications.

On the much discussed doctrine of predestination: how God always initiates our salvation, and desires that all be saved (though some are not) and how that all works together for the good and comfort of those called according to his purpose. Email your question! Support Word & Table Music from Sublime Chant by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers. Copyright GIA Publications.

How do Anglicans view Christians of other traditions and how can we all come together as mere Christians? Email your question! Support Word & Table Music from Sublime Chant by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers. Copyright GIA Publications.

Continuing our series on Christ in the Old Testament: where do we find Jesus in the Book of Genesis? Email your question! Support Word & Table Music from Sublime Chant by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers. Copyright GIA Publications.

Did Jesus have all knowledge in the universe as a human being? What did Jesus already know as divine and what did he have to learn as a human being? Music: "Only Begotten Word of God Eternal" from Sublime Chant by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers. Copyright GIA Publications Email your question! Support Word & Table

All about the Eastern tradition of icons, why the Church distinguished between images and idols, and how to read the puzzling style of Eastern icons. Click here for icon images Music from Sublime Chant by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers. Copyright GIA Publications. Email your question! Support Word & Table

Fr. Stephen addresses some of the odd details in the gospel stories and why they're put there. Music: "Only Begotten Word of God Eternal" and "Alma Redemtoris Mater" from Sublime Chant by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers. Copyright GIA Publications Email your question! Support Word & Table