Resources Edition: May 15, 2018 - Christopher Carstens, A Devotional Journey into the Mass Part 2, The Sign of the Cross

Join Dan Burke and Melissa Elson as they speak with Christopher Carstens to discuss participation in the liturgy and the meaning and significance behind making the sign of the cross.

Topics/Questions Covered in the Show:

• What three events happen during the liturgy?
• How do we understand the sacramental principle?
• What is mystagogy?
• What does it mean to make the sign of the cross?
• How can the faithful enter into a more full/active participation into the Mass?
• Mystagogy leads us from visible reality to invisible realities.
• Where can we find references to the cross in Scripture?
• What is the significance of these references?

Resources:

• Spiritualdirection.com - website
• Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation
• Sophia Institute Press
• A Devotional Journey into the Mass by Christopher Carstens
• Adoremus Bulletin
• The Liturgy Guys - podcast
• "The Avila Summit" Information and Registration
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