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The Beauty of the Liturgy with Fr. Trevor Chicoine - 7/20/2026

Episode Summary

Joe Stopulos sits down with Fr. Trevor Chicoine, the Diocese's Episcopal Vicar for Divine Worship, to unpack why the liturgy is the highest form of Catholic prayer and worship. This episode breaks down genuflecting versus bowing, the true purpose of sacred music at Mass, and why reverence at the altar matters more than ever. Part one of a two-part series, this conversation is a must-listen for Catholic men who want to understand — and live — the Mass more deeply.

Episode Notes

Why does the liturgy matter? In part one of this two-part series, Joe Stopulos welcomes Fr. Trevor Chicoine, the Diocese's Episcopal Vicar for Divine Worship, to the studio for a deep dive into the theology and practice of Catholic liturgy.

Fr. Chicoine shares his own path from seminarian to liturgical scholar — including his licentiate studies in Rome — and explains why the Mass is the "supreme prayer of the Church." Joe and Fr. Chicoine cover practical, everyday questions every Catholic man has wondered about, including:

• The difference between genuflecting and bowing — and when to do each
• Why the altar becomes the center of focus once Mass begins
• The Church's teaching on sacred music, Gregorian chant, and the pipe organ
• Why beauty and reverence in worship draw souls to Christ
• Encouragement for the congregation to sing — even if you can't carry a tune

Part two of this conversation continues next week on Man Up.

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