Contemplating Life – Episode 97 – “Finding Sanctuary”
Description
This episode is the final installment in a four-part series on Catholic Tradition. When I used to teach this lesson, it included a tour of the church. While I can’t do that with you physically, I want to try to cover the same material with you. We'll discuss in more detail what you can expect to find in a Catholic Church, including an overview of the items the priest uses during Mass, as well as a discussion of priestly vestments. We will wrap up with a few words about other Catholic traditions.
Links of Interest for this episode
Handout materials for this lesson: https://www.patreon.com/posts/130708591
Church Tabernacle on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Church_tabernacle
Sts. Peter and Paul Cathedral, Indianapolis: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saints_Peter_and_Paul_Cathedral_(Indianapolis)
Ciborium on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ciborium_(container)
Viaticum on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Viaticum
Paschal candle on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paschal_candle
Passover Seder on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Passover_Seder
Altar stone on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Altar_stone
Sacrarium and Picina on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piscina
Sacristy on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sacristy
Vestments on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vestment
Website selling extensive vestments: https://www.chagalldesign.com/collections/vestments
Cassock on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cassock
Alb on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alb
Chasuble on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chasuble
Stole on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stole_(vestment)
Liturgical colors on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liturgical_colours
Oil of Catechumens: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oil_of_catechumens
Sacred Chrism: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chrism
Ordination of Women on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ordination_of_women_and_the_Catholic_Church
Dr. Ernie Collamati at Saint Regis College: https://www.regiscollege.edu/about-regis/find-us/faculty-and-staff-directory/ernest-collamati
Episode 97a:
Stations of the Cross on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stations_of_the_Cross
Saint Veronica on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Veronica
“Jesus Christ Superstar” (1973 film) on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jesus_Christ_Superstar_(film)
Our Lady of Guadalupe on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Our_Lady_of_Guadalupe
Communion of the Saints on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Churches_Militant,_Penitent,_and_Triumphant
Episode 42 “The Priest, the Nun, and the Miracle”: https://contemplating-life.com/?p=235
Assumption of Mary on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assumption_of_Mary
Immaculate Conception on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Immaculate_Conception
Original Sin on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Original_sinMe
Papal infallibility on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Papal_infallibility
Liturgy of the Hours: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liturgy_of_the_Hours
Eucharistic adoration: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eucharistic_adoration
Novena prayers on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Novena
St. Christopher on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Christopher
Superstitious St. Joseph statue for sale: https://www.amazon.com/Joseph-Statue-Selling-Prayer-Complete/dp/B08FBSC95N
Obituary for Fr. Paul Landwerlen: https://www.archindy.org/criterion/local/2025/06-13/landwerlen.html
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