Here are some great New Year’s resolutions from the Pray Tell team.
I will pray, on the way to Mass, for the Holy Spirit to guide me and all those present ever more deeply into God’s presence, through this liturgy. – Teresa Berger
To refuse to demonize those who do not share my liturgical formation and values, but to try to find some mutually edifying common ground. – Michael Joncas
To promote Pope Francis’ invitation in Desiderio Desideravi to be formed for and from the Liturgy, in my own life and in that of my fellow believers. – Michael Joncas
To encourage younger church music composers as they provide new sounds supporting people’s liturgical expression of faith. – Michael Joncas
I will be mindful of Christ’s presence at the exchange of peace, mindful that Christ is reconciling and uniting in my words and gestures. – Anthony Ruff OSB
As I receive Communion I will be mindful of others, those both around me and in other places, so that Holy Communion does its work of forgiving relational faults and reconciling people. – Anthony Ruff OSB
To approach each of the four scripture proclamations on Sunday first as God’s revelation on their own, secondarily as they relate to/harmonize with the Gospel pericope. – Alan Hommerding
As a musician, to allow musical selections to resonate more broadly with—to elaborate on or expand—rather than merely repeat the scriptural insights of the day. A musical version of the Patristic use of scripture to preach on scripture. – Alan Hommerding
Also, as a musician, to look at the other ritual texts of the day as a source for musical selections; moving beyond the sola scriptura approach. – Alan Hommerding
I will seek to worship *with* and not merely alongside those in the assembly. – Timothy Brunk
What are your liturgical resolutions? Send them to awruff [at] csbsju.edu along with your full name and we’ll consider posting them here.