# 55: MIDNIGHT MASS - Book V: "Gospel"

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Podcast: [Flanagan's Wake | A Mike Flanagan Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/flanagan-s-wake-a-mike-flanagan-podcast-7162293)
Published: 2026-02-05T10:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Our time with Midnight Mass contines as we get to Book V: "Gospel." Riley and Father Paul have THE conversation as the former wrestles with what he has become and what to do next. As he leads Erin out into the dark on a rowboat it all culminates in one of the greatest moments in TV history. Discussion Question: What is your favorite vampire death? Next week, Midnight Mass continues with the penultimate episode in Book VI: "Acts of the Apostles" This show will be posting our podcast to YouTube in video format, so subscribe if you want to see our beautiful faces: https://www.youtube.com/@DoofMedia Check out the show schedule: https://tinyurl.com/244c4ejm Get Merch: https://doofmedia.myshopify.com/ Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia

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