Anthony Romeo and Father John Sims Baker close out their Lumen Gentium series by unpacking Pope Leo's reflections on holiness, the evangelical counsels of poverty, chastity, and obedience, and the Church's nature as both earthly and triumphant. They end with Mary as the model of the Church and a powerful examination of conscience drawn from Pope Leo's own words.

Fr. John Sims Baker and Anthony Romeo explore Pope Leo's fourth audience on Lumen Gentium, unpacking the three offices of priest, prophet, and king that all baptized Catholics share through the Church's hierarchy and laity alike. The conversation drives home a compelling truth: living out those roles doesn't end at Mass on Sunday -- it's a mission carried into every corner of daily life.

Fr. John Sims Baker and Anthony Romeo dive into Pope Leo's reflections on Lumen Gentium, exploring the Church as the mystical Body of Christ, its dual human and divine nature, and what it means to be the "People of God."

Last episode Father and Anthony discussed the four senses of scripture. This time they show us how apply those senses.

Anthony and Father discuss the four senses of scripture.

Fr. Baker and Anthony Romeo continue through Dei Verbum, exploring what the Incarnation reveals about God and about us. If God became one of us, ordinary human life itself becomes sacred. Plus: what a few drops of water poured into wine at Mass says about our destiny.

Fr. John Sims Baker and Anthony Romeo launch a new series walking through Vatican II alongside Pope Leo's Wednesday audiences. First up: Dei Verbum and the striking idea that God speaks to us not as servants, but as friends.