What Is Liturgical Preaching?doi:10.1080/04580638909408924Gerard S. SloyanLiturgy
When is Advent? The liturgical calendar has the advent season beginning on the fourth Sunday before Christmas, which usually falls between November 27 and December 3rd. There are always four Sundays of Advent which typically involve lighting a candle, reading Scripture, and singing hymns. Because ...
As in Lent, during this period, the liturgical color is violet, and the readings and prayers refer to our need for conversion and penance. This season is actually older than Ash Wednesday; it is discussed in the writings of Pope St. Gregory the Great, who died in the year 604. There ...
The church's worship services are carefully planned to follow the liturgical calendar. 8 Cult Features a defined leadership and group dynamics, with intense devotion. The cult's leader was charismatic, attracting followers from across the country. 8 Worship A universal aspect of human spirituality,...
While preaching is an ongoing practice that may follow the liturgical calendar or specific religious events, proclaiming is often tied to specific occasions or needs, such as the announcement of an event, the introduction of new legislation, or the declaration of an important message from an author...
If you’re looking for a more general discussion of the Christian year (liturgical year, Christian calendar, church year, etc.), please check this series: Introduction to the Christian Year. What Colors Are Used in Advent? My Advent wreath at home, after the fourth Sunday of Advent and bef...
Following the procession, Bishop Brennan celebrated the Spanish Mass at the Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph. The Diocese observes Holy Week with several special Masses and observances including, on March 25, Reconciliation Monday. Bishop Brennan, in red liturgical vestments, sprinkles holy water over the...
"Our conclusion is that the many factors that we have considered ... give serious theological and liturgical grounds for hope that unbaptized infants who die will be saved and enjoy the beatific vision," the document said. "We emphasize that these are reasons for prayerful hope, rather than...
But it remained in use liturgically in Jewish communities (who only ever read the Scriptures in their original languages) until it was intentionally revived by European Jews in the late 19thto early 20thcenturies. Aramaic: The Language of Jesus ...
Very early liturgical chants were notated in pitch-less fashion: The squiggles above and below the words indicate relative note duration and whether the intonation goes up or down, but doesn’t indicate an absolute pitch to start (or finish) on. ...