LITURGY MATTERS: ACU Public Lectures
In the lead-up to the 60th anniversary of Sacrosanctum Concilium (the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy of Vatican II, 4 Dec 1963), the ACU Centre for Liturgy is proud to present two exciting public lectures by international liturgical scholars...
LITURGY MATTERS: Pay attention!
The fundamental starting point for human life and faith – all religions and faiths – is the imperative to pay attention.
LITURGY MATTERS: Choosing Repentance – Seeking Healing
‘Choosing Repentance – Seeking Healing’ is the title of the second decree from the Fifth Plenary Council of Australia. What does this title mean to you? What is your experience of ‘choosing repentance’ and of ‘seeking healing’?
LITURGY MATTERS: Everybody! Everybody! Everybody!
Pope Francis’ World Youth Day cry, ‘Everybody! Everybody! Everybody’ is echoing through communities around the world. The question is, how are we hearing it and responding to it here in the Church of Maitland-Newcastle?
LITURGY MATTERS: I find myself wondering...
There’s a lot happening for all of us, as individuals and as a church community. Over recent times it has given me pause to wonder about the gaps I experience between belief and practice in myself, as much as in our community. What follows are some of my meandering ponderings.
LITURGY MATTERS: 'Be still and know that I am God'
This verse from the scripture (Ps 46: 10) came unbidden into my mind and heart at least a couple of months ago. I’ve learnt, in my long years, to pay attention when God communicates with me like this!
LITURGY MATTERS: You are invited to come rest a while
Last year, the Christian Initiation Forum held its first reflection day, Come Rest a While, for those ministering in Christian Initiation in their parishes and for all parishioners.
LITURGY MATTERS: The Collect
Praying at Mass isn’t just something that the presiding priest undertakes. It is something we are all called to do.