The Second Liturgy
A Time Not to Shrink Back, But to Shine: How the Early Church Dealt with Epidemics
Today, with the coronavirus pandemic impacting many aspects of our lives, Thaniel and Timm Wenger take a trip back in time to learn a bit about how the early Christians organized themselves to care for those who were suffering from plagues, illnesses, and related poverty.
Excerpts taken from the book The Social Results of Early Christianity, by Charles Schmidt, 1885.
Listen to our related episode: "How the Early Church Ministered to People Suffering Economic Hardships" at www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/secondliturgy/suffering_economic_hardships.
Sunday, March 29, 2020
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“St. John Chrysostom speaks about two tables: the table of the Lord and the table of the poor. There are two tables, one where the Lord is present in the Divine Liturgy, and the Lord has many servers at that table, but He finds very few at His table with the poor.” - Fr. Roberto Ubertino, St. John the Compassionate Mission
What would happen if we were to devote ourselves to the second altar as we do to the first altar? Together, let’s explore how we can partake fully, not just on Sundays, but also with our encounters with all people, especially those in need, throughout the week. We invite you to join us at The Second Liturgy.
Podcast music used by permission of Fr. Justin Mathews, Reconciliation Services.
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Timm Wenger
Thaniel Wenger