Stephen Gauthier, Alex Wilgus

Word & Table

Religion EN ↓ 357 episodes

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 The Colony, 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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Stephen Gauthier, Alex Wilgus

Episodes

The Transfiguration 22.02.2022 24:29

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 09.02.2022 18:03

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 03.02.2022 19:13

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 20.01.2022 34:07

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 13.01.2022 32:14

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 04.01.2022 12:24

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 28.12.2021 39:58

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 24.12.2021 22:56

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 16.12.2021 31:14

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 08.12.2021 17:36

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 30.11.2021 23:39

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 17.11.2021 14:47

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 10.11.2021 21:46

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 02.11.2021 24:47

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 26.10.2021 31:46

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 19.10.2021 37:35

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 13.10.2021 20:23

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 05.10.2021 24:56

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 21.09.2021 26:20

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

Collects, Propers, Prefaces 16.09.2021 21:04

What are the different types of prayers found 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

Requirements for Ordination 07.09.2021 23:58

What do you need to know before being ordained? 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

God as Fire 31.08.2021 17:46

The many ways the Bible uses the image of fire to represent God. 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

Items Used in the Eucharist 25.08.2021 30:41

A summary of the names of the various items used in the Eucharistic liturgy in high and low traditions. 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

Jesus Walks on Water 10.08.2021 19:54

What is the significance of Jesus walking on the waves and getting into the boat in the Gospel of John? 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 Dead Sea Scrolls 03.08.2021 22:15

What are the Dead Sea Scrolls and what was their impact on biblical scholarship and the reliability of the sacred scriptures? 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