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If you listened to last week’s Getting to Know Fr. Ruff episode, you’ll know that Fr. Ruff is an avid fan and admirer of stories, especially those told in theater.  This week, Fr. Ruff discusses what it means to have a sacramental Church through the lens of the Theater as Sacrament.  Pulling from Colleen Mary Carpenter’s U.S. Catholic essay, Fr. Ruff explains that this is a sacramental Church, one where the world around us can bring each of us to a closer relationship with God.  The story shared in this episode explains how God can truly be found in all things.Key Mentions:Ignatian SpiritualitySt. Ignatius Loyola“Finding God in All Things”Read into it: What books can reveal to us about the presence of God – U.S. Catholic Article by Colleen Mary CarpenterSacramental Meaning“The Madwoman of Chaillot” by Jean Giraudoux“Dear World,” a musical adaptation by Jerry Herman“American Idiot” musical by Billie Joe Armstrong“American Idiot” album by Green DayCharles IsherwoodQuotes From Colleen Mary Carpenter’s Article:“Catholics are a sacramental people. We see signs of the presence of God around us in every moment of our lives. We know, of course, that God is greater than we can imagine and beyond all that we can touch, but we are also convinced that creation, from the most ordinary--water, oil, bread--to the most unlikely--the stranger, the enemy, the cross--can reveal divine love.”“Storytelling has always been a central way human beings have taught each other about how the world works.”“…to look at the world from a new perspective, to imagine reality in a new way.”  “…literature can be one of our teachers as we develop and educate our imaginations."Connect with Fr. Ruff:Please send your comments, questions, and feedback to rufflyspeakingpodcast@gmail.com.  We would greatly appreciate any thoughts you have about this podcast project!