Book Reviews: Liturgical Theology: Theologia Prima: What is Liturgical Theology? By David W. Fagerberg. Chicago/Mundelein, Illinois: Hillenbrand Books, 2004. Pp xi+242. Price $32.00. ISBN 1-56854-510-Xdoi:10.1177/002114000507000320Cyprian
It is a celebration that reenacts the Last Supper, involves the consecration of the bread and wine, and includes the participation of the faithful through receiving Holy Communion. On the other hand, liturgical services that are not Mass might focus on different aspects of faith, such as the...
When is Advent in 2024? The liturgical calendar of Advent focuses on the four Sundays leading up to Christmas. Each year, Advent will begin on a Sunday between November 27th and December 3rd. Here are the Advent Sundays for this year, 2024: First Sunday of Advent - December 1st (Start of...
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 ...
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,...
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 ...
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...
I was inspired to make my own trees (paper collage) after seeing the beautiful liturgical banners my friend Nanette created of birches – or aspen – after our clergy group met at Rocky Mountain National Park, where the dining room is decorated with images of aspen (probably not birches.) ...
many Benedictine communities today vary greatly from this custom. Benedictines are also noted for their excelling in sacred music, especially Gregorian Chant, and the liturgical action. Unfortunately, over the past fifty years, many Benedictine monasteries have become increasingly secularized, losing ...
Which leads to the truly big elephant in the ecclesiastical living room: So many people, including Francis, seem to be greatly exercised about giving space to women in the Church. My concern is to give some room for men! Consider the following facts of Catholic life (at...