Welcome to the July edition of LITed !
As we settle into the liturgical season of Ordinary Time, it is helpful to recall that the word 'ordinary' in this context does not mean unremarkable or humdrum. Rather, it refers to the fact that the Sundays during this season are counted using 'ordinal' numbers. Our first article in this issue reflects on the importance of Ordinary Time as a time to implement the foundational principles of good liturgy and enable the community of faith to experience and witness to the presence of the risen Christ.
While our liturgical calendar is enriched with celebrations of feasts and memorials of the saints, Sunday is the original and ultimate feast day for Christians, on which the assembly gathers to participate in the paschal mystery and to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus. The second article in this month's LitEd examines the great feast of Sunday.
On Sundays in Year C the Lectionary takes us on a journey through the gospel of Luke, with its prominent theme of salvation and an emphasis on the ways in which God accomplishes great things through the lives of 'ordinary' people. The gospel of Luke provides the focus for our third article.
Best wishes from Tom Elich and Clare Schwantes
As we settle into the liturgical season of Ordinary Time, it is helpful to recall that the word 'ordinary' in this context does not mean unremarkable or humdrum. Rather, it refers to the fact that the Sundays during this season are counted using 'ordinal' numbers. Our first article in this issue reflects on the importance of Ordinary Time as a time to implement the foundational principles of good liturgy and enable the community of faith to experience and witness to the presence of the risen Christ.
While our liturgical calendar is enriched with celebrations of feasts and memorials of the saints, Sunday is the original and ultimate feast day for Christians, on which the assembly gathers to participate in the paschal mystery and to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus. The second article in this month's LitEd examines the great feast of Sunday.
On Sundays in Year C the Lectionary takes us on a journey through the gospel of Luke, with its prominent theme of salvation and an emphasis on the ways in which God accomplishes great things through the lives of 'ordinary' people. The gospel of Luke provides the focus for our third article.
Best wishes from Tom Elich and Clare Schwantes
Resources for Ordinary Time
The Season of Ordinary TimeThis article explores the season of Ordinary Time in conjunction with the seasons of nature, and suggests ways to enrich liturgical celebrations during this time which is anything but ordinary!
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Sunday - The Original FeastBarry Craig explores the origins of Sunday as a celebration which refers to God's creative activity, and explains its place as a day of feast and a day of rest from the time of the early Church.
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Luke's GospelThis article briefly surveys the key characteristics of the gospel of Luke which we hear proclaimed from the Lectionary on Sundays in 2019.
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Celebrating liturgical, catechetical and religious music for parishes, schools and beyond. For all musicians, cantors, conductors, composers, choristers, teachers, catechists, campus ministers, clergy, liturgy teams ... and all who love sung prayer.
The conference features 3 keynote presentations, 2 plenary workshops, over 40 breakout workshops, exhibitions, showcases, conference Mass and conference dinner.
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We Pray As One contains daily liturgical prayer ideal for the school classroom and parish meetings. For each day of the year, a simple liturgical prayer is provided which includes a Collect, Psalm, short Scripture reading, Intercessions, Lord's Prayer and Blessing. These prayers reflect the liturgical seasons and saints' days and are ideal for group prayer. Introductory material will help teachers understand liturgical prayer and introduce it to their class. All new layout and design in the 2020 edition! Due for release in September. |
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