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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…
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Societas Meet Up
Two weeks from today, Societas Liturgica’s biennial Congress will start here in Maynooth. The Congress will have the theme of Liturgy and Ecumenism. Over four days over 200 liturgists and scholars of liturgy will gather to reflect on this vital theme (for more details on the theme see pages 8-12 of the Societas’ newsletter). A…
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Ars Praedicandi: Sixteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time, Ed Foley
Instead of destroying hearts, weeding out differences, or eradicating strangers like invasive species the Jesus program for kingdom care offers a different path: to share soil, learn to cross-pollinate, nourish the flowering of others, and even to develop holy envy for their flourishing.
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A “Prayer for Vocations,” Or, how not to Arrange the Liturgical Chairs on the Deck of the Titanic
The Titanic – the ship of vocations to ordained ministry – is sinking.
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Zagano lecture on Women Deacons and The Synod
The Instrumentum Laboris calls for examination of the question of women deacons.
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The Garden of the Soul
Good news: Jesus is here for the whole garden.
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Worship and Wildfires
Does our worship turn wine country into wildfire country?
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Ars Praedicandi: Fourteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time, Ed Foley
by Fr. Edward Foley, Capuchin At first glance today’s are not the most challenging lectionary readings filled as they are with a multitude of gracious and affirming images: a meek savior peace for the nations God’s mercy the Spirit dwelling within a messiah who lightens our burdens. At the same time there are ominous allusions…
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RIP Arlo Dean Duba (1929-2023)
Duba was active NAAL, Societas Liturgica; and the Association for Reformed and Liturgical Worship.
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