Episode 96 - Fr. Chris Podhajsky

Segment 1: Background: Grew up in a small town, central Iowa. Call to priesthood during high school. Attended Loras 4 years in 1990s, Seminary in Baltimore, Ordained in 2001. Serving Archdiocese of Dubuque, presently in Dyersville. St. John Paul II was a big influence. Father Chris discusses his classes on Liturgical History in the Catholic Church. Segment 2: Effect of culture (language, art, history/legend, taboos) on rubrics. 1st century Jewish culture and what the first century Mass looked like. Discussion on Catholic liturgical rites. Fr. Chris discusses liturgical changes to encourage the faithful to 'pray the Mass' (offer Jesus Christ to God the Father) rather than praying at Mass. Segment 3: Father recommends ways we pray the Mass. Catholics who say they do not get anything out of the Mass. Preface to Eucharistic Prayer. Greco Roman culture. Liturgical movement in 1950's. Synod on Synodality: Not about changing dogma. Listening session on listening sessions. Rejection of Latin rite culture during 1970's. Guests: Brad Miller: Aquinas Communications Evangelization Team Brad Markham: Aquinas Communications Evangelization Team Leader Fr. Chris Podhajsky: Priest, Archdiocese of Dubuque, Currently serving in Dyersville area