the liturgy guys

Jun 15, 2016

In a few weeks I will complete my studies at the Liturgical Institute of St Mary of the Lake University, Chicago. There are many new things happening at the institute, including this week’s launch of The Liturgy Guys podcast where Denis McNamara (known to many of us in Christchurch after his August 2014 visit to our diocese speaking on church architecture) and Chris Carstens who also teaches at the Institute. Both Denis and Chris are great teachers and I have been privileged to sit at their feet as a student.

Have a listen to the first podcast when they chat with Jesse Weiler (the tech guy).

Podcast One: What is Liturgy?

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