On being ordained to the responsibility of the priesthood
When the choir and the congregation started singing “Here, I am Lord....”, the fateful morning of the 4th of February 2001 surfaced on my consciousness.
LITURGY MATTERS: RCIA [Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults]
photo courtesy of: Diocese of Arundel & Brighton
I have a dream for the Rite of Election
LITURGY MATTERS: Wonder - at the heart of liturgy
Life has been conspiring to wake me up to the significance of wonder in human life − and therefore liturgy. I have to confess that I think I had become a bit ‘ho-hum’ about everything. This is not a good approach to life for one who professes to live in relationship with Jesus.
Triduum Take 3 workshop will focus on Good Friday
What to do about Good Friday? Of the three parts of the one Triduum liturgy, Good Friday is the most popular. The 3pm service is that religious moment that still attracts significant numbers of people who wish to mark Easter in some way. Come along on Saturday 23 February to explore together the key pastoral and liturgical issues parishes face in preparing and celebrating Good Friday.