Our recent promotion of liturgical ministry comes from the central challenge the Church set for itself during the Second Vatican Council. The Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy – Sacrosanctum Concilium – tell us: In the reform and promotion of the liturgy, this full and active participation by all the people is the aim to be … Continue reading 24/6/07 – Celebrating in our Church
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Last week I concluded Liturgy Links with the following: Let us never forget that during the celebration of the Eucharist, Christ is present not only in the person of the priest, the proclaimed word and the eucharistic elements, but also in the liturgical assembly who gathers to celebrate the paschal mystery, the death and resurrection … Continue reading 17/6/07 – Liturgical Ministry
Today is the Feast of The Body and Blood of Christ (or Corpus Christi, for those who still remember their Latin). Historically it finds its origins in the thirteenth century as a feast in honour of the Blessed Sacrament; in earlier years it was traditionally marked by a procession. Of course we not only offer … Continue reading 10/6/07 – Making Christ Present
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. It’s the simplest and most common prayer of the Christian Church. It is usually accompanied by an action – the sign of the cross. Yet the implications of this prayer are quite profound. Think about it – we pray that … Continue reading 3/6/07 – The Sign of the Cross
This week, our parish begins the process of calling forth new liturgical ministers for another year. Make sure you take a copy of the booklet Serving God’s People with you today. Often when we start talking about ministry, people start thinking “I can’t do that.” Inside the booklet you’ll find a number of ministries and … Continue reading 27/5/07 – Serving God’s People
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