Author: James Hadley, OblSB
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Society for Catholic Liturgy Conference on “The Spirit of the Liturgy: The Liturgical Legacy of Joseph Ratzinger-Benedict XVI”
JAMES BRADLEY — The 2025 Annual Conference of the Society for Catholic Liturgy will seek to examine the contribution of Joseph Ratzinger-Benedict XVI to the Church’s understanding and celebration of the sacred liturgy.
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Vatican to publish a Mass for the Care of Creation
JAMES HADLEY — Whether this is yet another missed moment of shared ecumenical witness, or perhaps a helpful step within the larger project, remains to be seen.
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A New Feast & Season of Creation
JAMES HADLEY — Perhaps one of the most significant ecumenical and liturgical moments since the end of the Second Vatican Council is unfolding quietly across the globe.
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When artists sin…
JAMES HADLEY — “But looking beyond and art critical approach, it is not as if the church has not dealt with this question previously, as if the relationship between art and sinner is somehow only a contemporary conundrum.”
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International Anglican Liturgical Consultation (IALC) meets in Seoul, Korea, February 19-23
JAMES HADLEY, OblSB — It was a privilege to be present at the International Anglican Liturgical Consultation (IALC) which met in Seoul, Korea, February 19-23, 2024.
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Canterbury Cathedral to hold alcoholic ‘rave in the nave’
JAMES HADLEY, OblSB — The Church of England is becoming notorious for holding secular events in the country’s cathedrals in the name of Christian outreach – often times without a sense of boundaries giving offense to dedicated Christians whose presence and stewardship make possible the life of the church….
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More on the trans-Tiber conundrum of blessing the ‘irregulars’
Bishops in the Church of England published the final texts of Prayers of Love and Faith along with pastoral guidance explaining how the prayers may be used on December 12 following a meeting of the House of Bishops. The suite of prayers can be used to bless LGBTIQ+ couples during regular public worship (including celebrations…
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Church of England agrees to trial services for same-sex couples
The Church of England’s General Synod meeting November 13-15 continued their deliberations on the Living in Love and Faith process. The College and House of Bishops, as part of LLF process, drafted services of blessing for same-sex couples and proposed them to General Synod for feedback in January, which I wrote about on PrayTell at…
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Funeral Liturgies of the British Monarchy: The death of Queen Elizabeth one year on
The Society for Liturgical Study is delighted to host a one-day Study Day on Saturday, 9 September 2023 (9.30am–3pm, followed by Evensong). One year after the death of Queen Elizabeth II, this special Study Day offers a timely opportunity to reflect on the liturgies used to mark this momentous occasion. The Study Day will include…