full concious and active participation

Celebrating Mass, Eucharist, Liturgical Renewal

16/9/12 – Fifty Years Since Vatican II – Participation

During this Year of Grace, we have been invited to revisit the constitutions of the Second Vatican Council, which began fifty years ago this year. The first of these constitutions was on the liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium. The constitution spoke strongly about the importance of participation. Participation in the liturgy was described not as something desirable … Continue reading 16/9/12 – Fifty Years Since Vatican II – Participation

Church Renovation Process, Liturgical Environment, Liturgical Space

22/8/10 – The General Plan of the Church

At present, we are exploring the liturgical principles which underpin our work in the Church Renewal Process. Having considered active participation, we now consider the sixth principle, namely: The general plan of the church Over the centuries, many Catholic churches have been built. Very rarely is one church building identical to another, and the layout, … Continue reading 22/8/10 – The General Plan of the Church

Celebrating Mass, Church Renovation Process, Eucharist, Liturgical Space

10/7/10 – Actuosa Participatio

At present, we are exploring the liturgical principles which underpin our work in the Church Renewal Process. Having considered the liturgical presences of Christ, we now consider the second principle, namely: Actuosa participatio The Second Vatican Council called for all members of the Church to be led to full, conscious and active participation in the … Continue reading 10/7/10 – Actuosa Participatio