Liturgy Matters: Diocesan Liturgical Ministry Update
2022 brings with it some changes to the structures and processes around diocesan liturgical ministry.
LITURGY MATTERS: The cradle and the cross
It is only a few more more sleeps to Christmas day, the first day of the Christmas season. Yes, Christmas is a season, so you need to pace yourselves!
LITURGY MATTERS: Pay attention!
Pay attention! Be present! Welcome what comes! These three imperatives are the hallmarks of a wonderful series of papers on contemplative leadership. They also echo through Advent. And the point of this reflection – they are attitudes demanded by liturgy.
LITURGY MATTERS: Lead Kindly Light
These words were seared onto my heart and mind by Bishop Bill’s final pastoral message to us announcing his terminal illness and resignation. And now the kindly light of God’s love has led Bishop Bill to fullness of life and peace.
LITURGY MATTERS: The Mission has a Church and liturgy is the source
We’ve been talking a lot about mission and sometimes I think we miss seeing the main event.
LITURGY MATTERS: Parishes becoming centres of prayer
Our church buildings are open again for worship and prayer, and everyone is welcome. Rather than making a U turn and heading back to pre-COVID ‘normal’, let’s listen to what the Spirit is saying and seize the moment to act boldly and be open to renewing our communal worship and prayer.
LITURGY MATTERS: Become a mystagogue this Advent
My friend Rose McAllister is a natural mystagogue. And so is my grandnephew Cooper who is 20 months old. During Advent you are invited to participate in the diocesan Advent Reflection Process Waiting with Purpose and become a mystagogue!
LITURGY MATTERS: How might we become a more contemplative people?
Last Thursday many of us participated in the third diocesan Plenary Council conversation focusing on the two agenda questions on Prayer.