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Mystical Body of Christ - The Inner Life (Encore) - September 3, 2026

Father Robert Ryan joins Deacon Patrick Conley to discuss the Mystical Body of Christ

(3:50) Why is the Church known as the mystical body of Christ?

(11:42) What is Paul talking about when he mentions the body of Christ?

(20:01) Herb - when Jesus asked Paul, 'why are you persecuting me,' was he talking about him specifically or the Church?

(25:20) Break 1

(27:51) Jesus’ prayer for unity in the Church.

(38:14) Tom - How does the family have a role in the broader Church? How can clergy better form the family?

(43:27) Break 2

(46:10) Missionary work as a Body of Christ.

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