Greetings to all from Liturgy Brisbane.
This edition of LitEd is devoted to the gift of Christian hope, which is quite distinct from common usages of the word hope which might refer to a wish or fervent desire that something will go well. Rather, Christian hope refers to a future certainty or expectation grounded in the resurrection of Christ.
In the lead up to this holy year of Jubilee, Pope Francis had much to say about hope. On the feast of the Ascension last year, he remarked:
Each of us needs hope in our lives, at times so weary and wounded, our hearts that thirst for truth, goodness and beauty, and our dreams that no darkness can dispel. Everything, within and outside of us, cries out for hope and continues to seek the closeness of God, even without knowing it.
May the Lord, risen from the dead and ascended into heaven, grant us the grace to rediscover hope,... to proclaim hope and to build hope.
This issue of LitEd provides a range of insightful articles which explore hope and its expression through liturgical events and throughout the liturgical year.
We hope you enjoy pondering the great riches offered by the authors of these articles.
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Registrations are now open for the National Liturgy and Liturgical Music Conference to be held in Adelaide from
1-3 October 2025. The Conference is entitled Pilgrims of Hope: Transformed Through Sacrament & Song.
This is an unmissable opportunity for quality formation for all liturgists, musicians, clergy, cantors, choristers, lay liturgical ministers,
composers, teachers, conductors, liturgy teams, campus ministers and all who love liturgy and music.
Visit the website to learn more and to register: pilgrimsofhope.com.au/
All are very welcome!!
Blessings and best wishes from all of us.
This edition of LitEd is devoted to the gift of Christian hope, which is quite distinct from common usages of the word hope which might refer to a wish or fervent desire that something will go well. Rather, Christian hope refers to a future certainty or expectation grounded in the resurrection of Christ.
In the lead up to this holy year of Jubilee, Pope Francis had much to say about hope. On the feast of the Ascension last year, he remarked:
Each of us needs hope in our lives, at times so weary and wounded, our hearts that thirst for truth, goodness and beauty, and our dreams that no darkness can dispel. Everything, within and outside of us, cries out for hope and continues to seek the closeness of God, even without knowing it.
May the Lord, risen from the dead and ascended into heaven, grant us the grace to rediscover hope,... to proclaim hope and to build hope.
This issue of LitEd provides a range of insightful articles which explore hope and its expression through liturgical events and throughout the liturgical year.
We hope you enjoy pondering the great riches offered by the authors of these articles.
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Registrations are now open for the National Liturgy and Liturgical Music Conference to be held in Adelaide from
1-3 October 2025. The Conference is entitled Pilgrims of Hope: Transformed Through Sacrament & Song.
This is an unmissable opportunity for quality formation for all liturgists, musicians, clergy, cantors, choristers, lay liturgical ministers,
composers, teachers, conductors, liturgy teams, campus ministers and all who love liturgy and music.
Visit the website to learn more and to register: pilgrimsofhope.com.au/
All are very welcome!!
Blessings and best wishes from all of us.
We Preach Presence, Memory and HopeAnthony Mellor offers profound insights into the power of the homily to shape and sustain the faith and hope of the assembly, and notes challenges and possibilities in proclaiming the hope-filled word of God.
Liturgical Hope as Public WorkMichelle Baker-Wright explores the ways in which hope is enlivened by gathering as a liturgical community and by experiencing the deeper Christian hope of repentance and renewal in Christ’s Paschal mystery.
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Hope Emerged UnbreakableBrian Tabb presents the resurrection as the great hinge of history, as the point in which life, restoration, and joy broke through death, brokenness, and sadness to bring a lasting and unbreakable hope to the world.
The Hope of LentDiane M. Houdek explore the hope of the Lenten season, and reflects on the hallmark of unceasing mercy and hope which has characterised the pontificate of Pope Francis and which underpins the Jubilee Year.
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Pope Francis encourages all Christians to bring the love of Jesus to others, even if it means taking a risk,
because in this way we bring hope to those who are most in need of it.
This Jubilee Hymn can work well in schools and in parishes.
It is easy to learn with simple rhythms and a singable melodic range.
National Liturgy and Liturgical Music Conference
REGISTRATIONS NOW OPEN
Visit https://www.pilgrimsofhope.com.au/
to view the vast array of workshops and keynote presentations on offer.
Earlybird discount is available until 30 April 2025.
TONY ALONSO
Internationally Renowned Composer, Theologian & Recording Artist
Coming to Brisbane in May 2025
Tony Alonso PhD is one of the foremost contemporary Catholic liturgical composers and a noted theologian whose work responds to the diverse realities of contemporary culture. Many of his 200+ compositions and arrangements appear in compilations and hymnals throughout the world.
Tony has authored numerous journal articles and his book, Commodified Communion: Eucharist, Consumer Culture, and the Practice of Everyday Life was awarded the 2021 Hispanic Theological Initiative Book Prize.
Tony holds a BMus in choral conducting, an MA in theology, and a PhD in religion from Emory University. He is Director of Catholic Studies and Assistant Professor of Theology and Culture at Candler School of Theology at Emory University (Atlanta, USA).
He will offer a series of lectures, workshops and concerts in Brisbane in May 2025.
Tony has authored numerous journal articles and his book, Commodified Communion: Eucharist, Consumer Culture, and the Practice of Everyday Life was awarded the 2021 Hispanic Theological Initiative Book Prize.
Tony holds a BMus in choral conducting, an MA in theology, and a PhD in religion from Emory University. He is Director of Catholic Studies and Assistant Professor of Theology and Culture at Candler School of Theology at Emory University (Atlanta, USA).
He will offer a series of lectures, workshops and concerts in Brisbane in May 2025.
Visit https://liturgybrisbaneworkshops.weebly.com/tony-alonso.html for all the details
Sacramental Preparation Resources
OUR FAMILY PREPARES
These bright and colourful workbooks are designed to be used in a family setting with the child and parents working together.
It enables the parish to view the record of the journey and receive the parents' discernment of their child's readiness to receive the sacrament.
The newest addition to the series prepares 4-7 year old children, and their families, to celebrate the sacrament of Baptism.
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OUR FAMILY PRAYS provides rites for home and parish to support the celebration of the sacraments.
There are many simple ideas for prayer in the home.
It is a companion book for the OUR FAMILY PREPARES series.
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