The Seven Sacraments: Father Richard Gilsdorf speaks of that magnificent word "Grace", and what it means for us. A very simple word and yet it means everything. Father Gilsdorf brilliantly plumbs the depths of the concept of "Grace" and leads us, step-by-step, to its divine and ultimate meaning. Complete Album of 8-part series.


In the first of the eight part series "Grace: The Seven Signs of Life," Fr. Richard Gilsdorf introduces his listeners to the significance of Grace as it has been understood throughout the Church's history.

In this second of the eight part series, "Grace: The Seven Signs of Life,"Fr. Gilsdorf continues in his study of the sacrament of Grace. Fr. Gilsdorf lectures on the writings of different Saints, including Saints Paul, Bridget, and Catherine of Sienna. Through the writings of these different saints Fr. Gilssdorf breaks down the process of Grace in the lives of men and women.

In this third of the eight part series, "Grace: The Seven Signs of Life,"Fr. Gilsdorf begins to study the other sacraments. Fr. Gilsdorf focuses on the sacrament of Baptism, showing how it originated as a practice and has been continued to be understood throughout the centuries. Fr. Gilsdorf begins by studying the Jewish traditions and explaining how they lead into the practices of the Catholic Church.

In this fourth of the eight part series, "Grace: The Seven Signs of Life,"Fr. Gilsdorf continues his study of the sacraments of initiation. Fr. Gilsdrof, having finished his teaching on the sacrament of Baptism begins to study the traditions of the institutions of the other sacraments. Fr. Gilsdorf explains how the sacraments of Communion and Confirmation came into practice in the early church.

In this fifth of the eight part series, "Grace: The Seven Signs of Life,"Fr. Gilsdorf pivots from the early traditions of the Church to show "how Grace and every sacrament builds upon nature." Fr. Gilsdorf explains the connections between the needs of the body and those of the soul. He argues that as the body matures, so too does the soul. With his sharp wit Fr. Gilsdorf shows how we must grow in our faith as we grow as members of the world.

In this sixth of the eight part series, "Grace: The Seven Signs of Life,"Fr. Gilsdorf continues his study of the connectives between the health of the body and that of the soul. Fr. Gilsdorf explains the parallel between the mortality of the body, and the significance of the 'mortality' of the life of Christ within the soul which can die through the act of a mortal sin. Following this he begins to lecture on the Institution of the Eucharist.

In this seventh of the eight part series, "Grace: The Seven Signs of Life,"Fr. Gilsdorf begins his study of the Sacrament of Matrimony. In his penultimate lecture Fr. Gilsdorf continues his study of the unity of natural and supernatural through a study of matrimony. He explains marriage was initially a natural contract but it became a supernatural contract through Christ's institutions.

In the final part of this lecture series, Father Richard Gilsdorf continues his study of matrimony, moving from it's human role, to the most true marriage; that of Mary and the Holy Spirit. Father Richard Gilsdorf concludes his lecture by analyzing the necessity of a communion of faith amongst the Church militant, using Mary's communion with the Holy Spirit as a our spiritual role model.