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James Conley is the ninth bishop of the Diocese of Lincoln, Nebraska. (Photo: Lincoln Journal Star)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Society for Catholic Liturgy (SCL) gathered for its 2014 conference in Colorado Springs last weekend. Those in attendance were joined by Bishop James Conley of Lincoln, Nebraska who delivered the keynote address. \u201cThe work you\u2019re doing is essential to the formation of Christian culture. The Church needs you \u2026 the work of evangelization is too important,\u201d he said to the pastors and scholars in attendance Oct. 2 at St. Mary\u2019s Cathedral. Conley focused his remarks on the tension caused by what he considers increased secularism in society and the opportunity for liturgy to counteract that trend, especially at the parish level.<\/p>\n

Beautiful liturgy glorifies God, and awakens a natural human desire for beauty. Music and art and architecture draw men to the transcendent, and to the mystery of the beautiful Trinity. Most people will know the Mass through their experiences at their local parish. These are places where transformation of the sacred liturgy can bear tremendous fruit.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The Catholic News Agency<\/em>\u00a0has a full report from the SCL conference and Conley\u2019s address, available here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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