Greetings to all from Liturgy Brisbane.
Happy Spring!
In this issue of LITed, we explore the richness of the sacramental signs and symbols in the liturgy and in the life of the Church.
Just as flowers take on a new meaning when we give them to a loved one, so too the basic elements of life such as bread, wine, water and oil, take on a new and sacred significance when they are used in the liturgy.
The joy of creation is celebrated in a special way from September 1 until October 4, as the Church joins in the
ecumenical celebration of the Season of Creation.
You can read Pope Francis' statement from the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation on 1 September 2020 by clicking here.
Best wishes from Tom Elich and Clare Schwantes
Happy Spring!
In this issue of LITed, we explore the richness of the sacramental signs and symbols in the liturgy and in the life of the Church.
Just as flowers take on a new meaning when we give them to a loved one, so too the basic elements of life such as bread, wine, water and oil, take on a new and sacred significance when they are used in the liturgy.
The joy of creation is celebrated in a special way from September 1 until October 4, as the Church joins in the
ecumenical celebration of the Season of Creation.
You can read Pope Francis' statement from the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation on 1 September 2020 by clicking here.
Best wishes from Tom Elich and Clare Schwantes
Articles on Signs and Symbols
Sacramental Signs and SymbolsElizabeth Fort explores the signs and symbols of sacramental celebrations which connect to our lived experience and facilitate an encounter with God in the liturgical event.
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The Cross Reminds us of Christian LifePope Francis explains that a cross or crucifix we may hang on the wall or around our neck is not a decoration but rather a sign of God's sacrificial love and a reminder of Christian discipleship.
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Signs and Symbols: A ReflectionEmilio Higglesden sets out some key signs and symbols of the liturgical life of the Church and argues that a proper understanding of them promotes a deeper appreciation of the history and beauty of the Catholic faith.
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Message for the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation
from Pope Francis
September 2020
The National Catholic Reporter has published a helpful overview of the origins of the history of the Season of Creation and a description of the ways in which people around the world observe this time.
This article also contains a wealth of links to resources for prayer, reflection and education.
What is the Season of Creation?
This article also contains a wealth of links to resources for prayer, reflection and education.
What is the Season of Creation?
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Sunday Readings and Praying With Children resources are now available by subscription.
Resources are available to parishes, schools and to individual subscribers.
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The Sunday Readings resource is delivered by email each week. It contains a link to the current week's web page and an accompanying PDF which includes the Sunday readings and associated commentaries. Subscribing parishes may share these resources with their parishioners. |
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The Praying with Children resource has been expanded to include music (audio, sheet music and PowerPoint).
It also includes the features you have become familiar with, including a gospel reading, reflection, video, discussion topic and group activity. This resource has been designed for use: 1) at Children’s Liturgy of the Word during Sunday Mass and 2) by parents and children in the home. Subscribers receive an email each week which contains the link to the current week's web page, as well as an accompanying PDF. Parishes who subscribe may forward this email on to parishioners, or they may decide just to send the PDF. |
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Liturgy News is a seasonal periodical from Liturgy Brisbane. A sixteen-page journal, printed in colour, the magazine is sent to subscribers either in hard copy or electronic form at the end of each quarter. This year marks the 50th anniversary of Liturgy News. In 2020, our covers feature four people from Australia and the Pacific who are travelling the path to sainthood. The Autumn cover features Dr Sr Mary Glowrey, a medical doctor who became a religious sister and lived much of her life in India. Each issue features commentary and insight from Australia's leading liturgists. Written for parishes, schools, experts and novices, Liturgy News is an essential tool for anyone working in liturgy! The complete index is searchable on the Liturgy Brisbane website, and back issues from 2001 onwards are available as PDF downloads. ORDER ONLINE at www.liturgybrisbane.net.au Magazine by Mail $30 per year + postage Magazine by Email $25 per year |
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The Wedding by LITURGIA has been designed for couples who are preparing their wedding liturgy. This electronic resource contains all the readings and prayers from the new revised Order of Celebrating Matrimony as well as music suggestions and lyrics of hymns. It runs on all Internet enabled devices: PCs, Macs, Tablets and Phones. Choose from the full range of prayers and readings and prepare the liturgy from start to finish. No need to type in any texts! View music suggestions for each part of the liturgy and insert your chosen hymns, with lyrics, into your liturgy plan. Type in the names of the bride and groom, and the names appear correctly throughout all of the ritual texts. Export your liturgy to Word or PDF and print a booklet, or create a PowerPoint presentation for use on display screens. It also comes with a companion hard-copy book (pictured) which contains all the prayers and texts of the Catholic marriage rite along with other helpful information. Click here to order. |
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The Funeral by LITURGIA is an electronic resource which has been designed for families who are preparing the funeral of a loved one, or for those who may wish to prepare their own funeral.
This electronic resource contains all the readings and prayers from the Order of Christian Funerals as well as music suggestions and lyrics of hymns. It runs on all Internet enabled devices: PCs, Macs, Tablets and Phones. Choose from the full range of prayers and readings and prepare the liturgy from start to finish with no need to type in any texts! Type in the name of the deceased and this name appears correctly throughout all of the ritual texts. Export your liturgy to Word or PDF and print a booklet, or create a PowerPoint presentation for use on display screens. This resource also comes with a companion hard-copy book (pictured) which contains all the prayers and texts of the Catholic funeral rite along with other helpful information. Available to order at the end of September. |
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