Author: Timothy Johnston
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Southwest Liturgical Conference: Update
A few months back I posted about the 49th Annual Southwest Liturgical Conference Study Week. We have finalized our program; please visit www.swlcslc.org for more information and registration.
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Guardini Letter
While members of the FDLC have been gathered here in Alexandria we’ve used a letter from Romano Guardini.
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FDLC Reflections
Members of the FDLC — the Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions — have been meeting in Alexandria, LA, to discuss implementing the third edition of the Roman Missal. I wanted to share a few comments…
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DivineOffice.Org
Several weeks ago I had the opportunity to sit down with the folks at DivineOffice.org to discuss how they got started and what the future holds for them. I was very excited to learn that this project has its roots right here in Salt Lake City. The people behind this wonderful ministry are: Dane Falkner,…
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Marian Hymns
This year, the Solemnity of the Assumption falls on Sunday. Already, many people have been calling my office to ask whether or not they should sing Marian hymns.
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Where has all the silence gone?
When was the last time you encountered complete silence? This question came to me this past Sunday as I sat in church waiting for the Eucharistic celebration to begin. As I sat there wanting to pray, I couldn’t. I couldn’t seem to find a moment of silence to help me focus and prepare for Mass.…
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Sunday Celebrations in the Absence of a Priest
Serving in the Diocese of Salt Lake City has opened my eyes to many challenges, especially the celebration of Sunday in the absence of a priest. Our mission diocese of 300,000 Catholics covers 84,889 square miles, has fewer than 50 priests, and is around 80% Hispanic. We have 48 parishes and 19 missions spread across…
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Ever Ancient, Ever New: Preparing for the Revised Roman Missal
The Southwest Liturgical Conference hosts an annual conference every year. I want to invite you to join us for a week of study and reflection on the revised texts.