Ep 67 - Interview with Dr. Denis McNamara, Musical Wizard and Architectural Genius

In this truly special interview, join Fr. Dom and James, as they welcome Dr. Denis McNamara to The Manly Catholic! Dr. Denis, or "D-Mac" as Fr. Dom knew him in seminary, is an Associate Professor and Executive Director of the Center for Beauty and Culture at Benedictine College. He holds a BA in the History of Art from Yale University and a PhD in Architectural History from the University of Virginia. From 2000 to 2019 he was a faculty member at the Liturgical Institute of the University of Saint Mary of the Lake. He served as Associate Professor of Sacramental Aesthetics, Academic Director, Liturgy Director, and Music Director.

Dr. McNamara was bringing the heat and sweetness of music, architecture, and history in this action-packed episode. Learn how music is the most beautiful form of prayer, why the liturgy should be sung whenever possible, and how architecture should order the Church and our lives.

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Resources mentioned in the episode:

1. Benedictine Collage Center for Beuty and Culture
2. The Liturgy Guys on Apple Podcasts
3. Prayers for dedication of a Church
4. Take courses at the Liturgical Institute 
5. Catholic Church Architecture and the Spirit of the Liturgy by Dr. Denis
6. The Symbolism of the Christian Temple by Jean Hani
7. The Divine Liturgy: Insights Into Its Mystery by Jean Hani
8. Solemnities: Celebrating A Tapestry of Divine Beauty by Dr. Denis