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Questions Covered:23:11 – It’s easy for me to give common courtesy when I remember that it’s one way to follow Jesus’ command to love one another. 29:26 – It’s more easy for common courtesy to flourish in a relaxed setting than in a more fast-paced or cutthroat one. 36:43 – I offered help to an elderly person today, and when people ask me how I am I reply “I’m blessed.” It often makes their day. 42:37 – Why did we have more courtesy in a print-dominated world than we do in a screen-dominated world, when we seem to be doing mostly the same thing with each? 47:28 – I work in sales and it’s hard to be courteous with my coworkers because it’s such a competitive environment. Is it right for me to behave that way when I have to support my family? …

Questions Covered: 23:11 – It’s easy for me to give common courtesy when I remember that it’s one way to follow Jesus’ command to love one another.  29:26 – It’s more easy for common courtesy to flourish in a relaxed setting than in a more fast-paced or cutthroat one.  36:43 – I offered help to an elderly person today, and when people ask me how I am I reply “I’m blessed.” It often makes their day.  42:37 – Why did we have more courtesy in a print-dominated world than we do in a screen-dominated world, when we seem to be doing mostly the same thing with each?  47:28 – I work in sales and it’s hard to be courteous with my coworkers because it’s such a competitive environment. Is it right for me to behave that way when I have to support my family?  …

#11229 Common Courtesy - Fr. Michael Rennier

Fr. Michael Rennier, a priest in the Archdiocese of St. Louis, shares his conversion story and new book, "The Forgotten Language."

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Fr. Michael Rennier joins the podcast to discuss his new book The Forgotten Language: How Recovering the Poetics of the Mass Will Change Our Lives.Father Michael discusses:His conversion story: from Pentecostal student, to Episcopal priest, to Catholic priestHow the transcendence and wonder of the Mass played a role in his conversionCombatting pride and surrendering to God's willWhy beauty challenges us, as opposed to sentimental gratificationHow beauty, as an "encounter with eternity," communicates theological truthsHow to alleviate boredom at MassSimple ways for parish priests to instill beauty in their liturgy and church buildingsIf you enjoyed this podcast, please consider supporting the show.Support the show

Fr. Michael Rennier joins the podcast to discuss his new book <a href="https://sophiainstitute.com/product/the-forgotten-language/?utm_source=CEpodcastForgottenLanguage21April23&amp;utm_medium=CEpodcastForgottenLanguage21April23&amp;utm_campaign=CEpodcastForgottenLanguage21April23&amp;utm_content=CEpodcastForgottenLanguage21April23" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Forgotten Language: How Recovering the Poetics of the Mass Will Change Our Lives</a>. Father Michael discusses:<ul><li>His conversion story: from Pentecostal student, to Episcopal priest, to Catholic priest</li><li>How the transcendence and wonder of the Mass played a role in his conversion</li><li>Combatting pride and surrendering to God's will</li><li>Why beauty challenges us, as opposed to sentimental gratification</li><li>How beauty, as an "encounter with eternity," communicates theological truths</li><li>How to alleviate boredom at Mass</li><li>Simple ways for parish priests to instill beauty in their liturgy and church buildings</li></ul> If you enjoyed this podcast, please consider <a href="https://catholicexchange.com/donate/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">supporting</a> the show.<a href="https://catholicexchange.com/donate" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>