Liturgy Resources Podcast

Ep. 52 - Mediator Dei Part 3, Pope Pius XII Drops Truth Bomb after Truth Bomb to the Roman Priests

As Eric and Fr. Kyle continue to go through Pope Pius XII's encyclical letter going through paragraph where he mentions giving a talk to the Roman Priests during Lent of 1943, so they squirrel by diving into this rock star of a talk that covers Rome as the center of prayer of the Church, the importance of family prayer, the importance of going to mass on Sunday, and keeping holy the Sabbath day. Mediator Dei [https://www.vatican.va/content/pius-xii/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_p-xii_enc_20111947_mediator-dei.html] Pius XII's Talk to the Roman Priests in 1943 [https://www.vatican.va/content/pius-xii/it/speeches/1943/documents/hf_p-xii_spe_19430313_quaresimalisti-roma.html] (only in Italian, you'll have to copy and paste and drop into Google translate) Leisure the Basis of Culture [https://ignatius.com/leisure-lbcp/]

Ep. 51 - How to Savor the Prayers of the Mass

Springing from last episode's conversation on Mediator Dei, Eric and Fr. Kyle go through the proper prayers for the Feast of the Sacred Heart and essentially use them for a live lectio divina. Here are the prayers: Collect: Grant, we pray, almighty God, that we, who glory in the Heart of your beloved Son and recall the wonders of his love for us, may be made worthy to receive an overflowing measure of grace from that fount of heavenly gifts. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.  Prayer over the Gifts: Look, O Lord, we pray, on the surpassing charity in the Heart of your beloved Son, that what we offer may be a gift acceptable to you and an expiation of our offenses. Through Christ our Lord. Preface: It is truly right and just, our duty and our salvation, always and everywhere to give you thanks, Lord, holy Father, almighty and eternal God, through Christ our Lord. For raised up high on the Cross, he gave himself up for us with a wonderful love and poured out blood and water from his pierced side, the wellspring of the Church’s Sacraments, so that, won over to the open heart of the Savior, all might draw water joyfully from the springs of salvation. And so, with all the Angels and Saints, we praise you, as without end we acclaim: Prayer after communion: May this sacrament of charity, O Lord, make us fervent with the fire of holy love, so that, drawn always to your Son, we may learn to see him in our neighbor. Through Christ our Lord. The Garden Song by Avery Collins [https://open.spotify.com/track/4Rn8y0iTf6XUakDZzKZCQ6?si=acea63ddd9644052] Learn more and purchase resources for your parish and music ministry at ⁠⁠www.liturgyresources.com [http://www.liturgyresources.com/]

Ep. 50 - Mediator Dei Part 2, the History of the Liturgical Renewal

In this episode Eric and Fr. Kyle continue their deep dive into Pope Pius XII's encyclical Mediator Dei, tackling paragraphs 4-5, where the Holy Father acknowledges the liturgical renewal in Europe that had been occurring for nearly a hundred years. They take a brief look at the history before reflecting on active participation in the liturgy. Mediator Dei https://www.vatican.va/content/pius-xii/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_p-xii_enc_20111947_mediator-dei.html [https://www.vatican.va/content/pius-xii/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_p-xii_enc_20111947_mediator-dei.html] Dom Prosper Gueranger [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prosper_Guéranger] Liturgical Press [https://litpress.org/?srsltid=AfmBOopXJQuNPGU2U52Ht3j8B993L-IRkhTrahR3-OcMVzRGYw3vuC87] St. John's Bible [https://saintjohnsbible.org] St. John's Bible videos Learn more and purchase resources for your parish and music ministry at ⁠⁠⁠www.liturgyresources.com [http://www.liturgyresources.com/]

Episode 49 - Sing with the Pope

In this episode of the Liturgy Resources Podcast, Fr. Kyle Sanders and Eric Wilkes discuss the 'Sing with the Pope' initiative, which aims to encourage congregational singing during major liturgical celebrations. They explore the significance of chant in Catholic worship, the leadership of Pope Leo in promoting this practice, and the historical context of the Pontifical Institute of Sacred Music. https://aleteia.org/2025/05/17/lets-sing-with-the-pope-uses-social-media-to-teach-chant/ [https://aleteia.org/2025/05/17/lets-sing-with-the-pope-uses-social-media-to-teach-chant/] Learn more and purchase resources for your parish and music ministry at ⁠⁠www.liturgyresources.com [http://www.liturgyresources.com/]

Ep. 48 - Introduction to Mediator Dei

In this episode of the Liturgy Resources Podcast, Fr. Kyle Sanders and Eric Wilkes delve into the first three paragraphs of Pope Pius XII's encyclical, Mediator Dei, discussing its historical context, structure, and the significance of liturgy in the Catholic faith. They explore the role of the priesthood, the importance of conscience in worship, and the church's continuous prayer and intercession for humanity. The conversation emphasizes the liturgy as a vital part of the Christian experience and its relevance in addressing human brokenness. Mediator Dei https://www.vatican.va/content/pius-xii/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_p-xii_enc_20111947_mediator-dei.html [https://www.vatican.va/content/pius-xii/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_p-xii_enc_20111947_mediator-dei.html]