Liturgy, which tries to foster the unity of the body of Christ, can be a countercultural experience since trends in modern American society emphasize individualism.In John 17, Jesus prays that ?all may be one,? a theme which appears in other ways in other parts of scripture (such as the image of ?one bread-one body?) and in writings throughout Christian history. In contrast, U.S. society is characterized by ?individualism? and, according to various recent scholarly publications, is becoming more...
Revised in accord with the 2002 General Instruction of the Roman Missal and the new translation of the liturgy, this book encourages the authentic celebration of the renewed eucharistic liturgy.
Revised in accord with the 2002 General Instruction of the Roman Missal and the new translation of the liturgy, this book encourages the authentic celebration of the renewed eucharistic liturgy.
A practical and theologically sound guide for celebrating the sacraments that identifies their historical and theological roots, then offers suggestions for making them come alive in a congregation.
