Liturgical Celebrations Research Articles

La melodía de la celebración. Una revalorización teológica del canto en la liturgia de la eucaristía

Liturgical singing has lost importance within the most common parish environments. Furthermore, the role of the cantor, on many occasions, is replaced by a mere recording in liturgical celebrations, especially in the Eucharist. This work seeks to theologically revalue the role of singing within the mass, resorting to the reflection of Christology, theological anthropology and ecclesiology.

Pembinaan Iman Umat di Stasi Santo Tomas Onodohalawa sebagai Wujud Kasih kepada Sesama

The university community has three pillars in carrying out its duties and functions, namely the Tri Dharma of Higher Education. The three pillars are Teaching, Research, and Community Service. In this case, the service carried out is the development of faith for the people at Stasi Santo Thomas Onodohalawa. The development of the faith of the people is an act of love that aims to develop the faith of the people. The faithful of Stasi St. Thomas Onodohalawa are among the people who are willing to follow faith formation for the growth of faith that is useful for arranging a better life as Christians. The openness and enthusiasm of the people is an opportunity for STP Dian Mandala Lecturers to realize their identity as educators on campus and at the same time as solid teachers of the Catholic faith. The methods used for this community service are Liturgical Celebrations, sharing, and catechesis. This is the starting point of the need for faith development of the people at St. Thomas Onodohalawa. Based on these needs, the lecturers work together to divide the team in carrying out the coaching activities. The lecturers also involve students as a form of cadre for prospective young catechists. The preparation of the material was carried out by the team by studying together and exploring various reading sources that support the theme of community development. The purpose of this service is to help the growth of the faith of the people at the station. Thus, they are able to live in society as good and virtuous citizens in accordance with the true teachings of the Catholic faith.

Hakekat Nyanyian Dalam Liturgi: Katekese Liturgi

The research is dedicated to the 60th anniversary of the Sacrosanctum Concilium (1963-2024). It is a special moment to reflect on the mystery of Crist celebrated in the liturgy. The main issue we are going to present is the relationship between song and liturgy and its function in liturgical celebrations. A song is a liturgical song when enters into the liturgy; it becomes part of the liturgy and takes a part in the purpose of the liturgy: to glorify God and sanctify the people of God. Liturgical songs lead them into the mystery that they are going to celebrate; as an accompaniment to ritual actions, adding the splendor and beauty of the celebration, or explaining and meditating the rite. Therefore, the text of the liturgical songs must be compatible with both the theological teachings and the actual celebration. It means liturgical songs are reserved to accompany liturgical celebrations only.

PEMAHAMAN UMAT PAROKI TRINITAS MAHAKUDUS PASLATEN TENTANG TINDAKAN LITURGIS DALAM EKARISTI

This study aims to know and understand the liturgical actions that occur in the parish of the Holy Trinity Paslaten. Then the researcher proceeds to the search for the level of liturgical understanding, especially the liturgical action of the people. In the end, we will know how liturgical teaching compares with the liturgical understanding and liturgical action of the people. The methods used are observation, interviews, and literature studies. Observation is made to observe liturgical actions that are carried out by people in liturgical celebrations. Interviews were conducted to determine the level of understanding and meaning of the people regarding the liturgical actions they carried out. A literature study was conducted to find out about the official teaching of the Church regarding liturgical action. Important results found are: the practice of liturgical action is often incompatible with teaching. The practice of the sign of the cross, standing, kneeling, and sitting is often not done properly and correctly. Such liturgical practices often also lose meaning and significance. However, there are still people who faithfully and passionately carry out these liturgical acts. From these results, it can be concluded that liturgical actions have not been fully carried out properly and correctly, nor have they often lost their meaning. The pastoral recommendations offered are good liturgical teaching and complete facilities to support liturgical action.

The Theological Integration of Contemporary Praise and Worship Music in Philippine Liturgical Celebrations: an Examination of “Still” and “Goodness of God” and their Use in Catholic Liturgical Celebrations.

The Theological Integration of Contemporary Praise and Worship Music in Philippine Liturgical Celebrations: an Examination of “Still” and “Goodness of God” and their Use in Catholic Liturgical Celebrations.

MUSICAL INCULTURATION IN MASS CELEBRATIONS IN THE CATHOLIC CHURCHES OF THE TOMOHON ARCHDIOCESE

This study aims to explore how the implementation of Musical Inculturation takes place during Mass in the Catholic Churches within the Tomohon archdiocese. Employing a qualitative descriptive method, data for this research is derived from interviews, photographs, and audio as well as video recordings. The theoretical framework encompasses musicology, music psychology, theology, ethnomusicology, and the Theory of PML, asserting that inculturation involves several stages, including translation, transition, adaptation, and the creation of new elements. The study substantiates that Inculturation in the Tomohon Archdiocese is widely embraced by the congregation, enhancing their faith, particularly during liturgical celebrations of the Mass. The infusion of culture into the liturgy deepens the congregation's connection with the divine, and according to the research findings and interviews with the congregation, it is evident that the presence of enculturated music in the Church has heightened the meaning of liturgical celebrations for the congregation. The enthusiasm among the congregation is notably high, and there is a consistent longing for the divine presence. The congregation expresses joy as the profound values of culture are accorded a special place in the Mass.

Development of Competences of the Primate of Poland and the President of the Polish Bishops’ Conference

The rights and privileges of the primates of Poland were considerable. Polish primates crowned Polish kings, blessed royal marriages, and presided over the funeral rites of Polish kings. They were the first senators of the Kingdom, and in the king’s absence they acted as his governor and interrex. They had the right to convene the Sejm, Senate councils and order general mobilisation; they were members of governmental bodies, had precedence before princes and dukes, sat before cardinals, had a princely title and a coat of arms, and wore purple robes. A turning point for the hierarchy came with the new legislation of the universal Church. Canon 438 of the 1983 Code of Canon Law expressly regulates that, apart from the prerogative of honour, the primate no longer has any power of governance, unless otherwise stated for some of them by apostolic privilege or approved custom. Canon 452 prescribes the election of the president of the bishops’ conference. Currently, Primate of Poland is an honorary title for the metropolitan archbishops of Gniezno. The privileges inherent in the functions of the primate are precedence during liturgical celebrations, a permanent place in the Permanent Council of the Polish Bishops’ Conference, the right to wear purple and to have 30 tassels in his coat of arms.

THE CONGREGATION FOR THE DOCTRINE OF THE FAITH’S CUM SANCTISSIMA AND QUO MAGIS DECREES OF FEBRUARY 22, 2020: A CANONICAL ANALYSIS OF THE DOCUMENTS CONCERNING THE NEW FORMULARIES OF THE SAINTS AND PREFACES IN THE LITURGY OF 1962

The Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith issued two documents concerning the liturgy of the Latin Church on February 22, 2020. These are general decrees about the liturgy of 1962, previously known as the extraordinary form of the Roman Rite, approved in forma communi by Pope Francis on December 5, 2019. It was the end of the Pontifical Commission Ecclesia Dei’s work which had been erected in 1988. According to these decrees, during liturgical celebrations, it is possible to use seven new prefaces ad libitum and to honor the Saints who have been introduced into the current Calendarium Romanum. The issued decrees are part of the process of mutual enrich­ment between the earlier liturgical tradition and the liturgy introduced after the Second Vatican Council.

Place and Purpose of Vocal Ensembles in Liturgy

Over the centuries, singing ensembles have occupied assorted liturgical locations in church space. Nowadays – pursuant to music-related church laws – they ought to occupy a place duly highlighting their special participation and purpose in liturgy. Singing group place[1]ment shall take account of its composition as well. The placement and purpose of signing ensembles alike have to be viewed in the context of Church traditions and laws. In terms of the nature and tasks assigned to specific singing groups in liturgy, they may be classified as the choir and schola cantorum, respectively. A synthetic presentation of the topic will be particularly helpful to persons responsible for preparing solemn liturgical celebrations

Kesatuan Liturgis dan Teologis Perayaan Trihari Suci

This paper aims to explore the true meaning of the Mysterium Paschale, namely Christ's passion, death, and resurrection, based on the liturgical celebration of the Sacred Triduum where the Church solemnly celebrates the greatest mysteries of redemption, namely the special celebrations of the memorial of the Lord, crucified, buried, and risen. This paper is designed as a hermeneutic qualitative research. The theological examination leads the author to some critical findings. First, the Sacred Triduum should be seen as one liturgical celebration that lasts three days. The Sacred Triduum shows an unseparated sequence of liturgical celebrations. Then, the Sacred Triduum regarded as one liturgical celebration reveals in turn a unified theological meaning, namely Mysterium Paschale which consists of the mystery of the passion, death, and resurrection of Christ. By looking at the unity of the celebration of the Sacred Paschal Triduum and of its theological meaning, it is recommended that the faithful may prepare for the celebration thoroughly and be able to participate in the celebration of the Sacred Paschal Triduum as a whole so that they can experience the Easter Mystery as the culmination of the history of our redemption.

Reading the Euchology of a Collect as an Inspiration in Proclaiming the Word of God in the Liturgy

This paper titled “Reading the Euchology of a Collect as an Inspiration in Proclaiming the Word of God in the Liturgy” argues that, in a Collect’s oration, the Church is always at prayer in her liturgical celebrations. This is because she is a praying Church who recognizes her ultimate dependence on God. Despite all the provisions by the Church to this effect, the Word of God contained in a Collect is not understood optimally. The basic elements are dispensed indiscriminately by the presiding minister. Unfortunately, one notices with dismay how this sacred responsibility is backsliding into hurriedly recited/sung words of the chief celebrant instead of God’s word at the Eucharistic worship. The unavailability of the dignified Roman Missal and the absence of well-functioning acoustics, to mention but a few teething problems, have negatively decimated contemporary Catholic liturgy. This is setting back the clock in projecting this veritable means to nourish the faithful with the Word of God which is always alive and active (Heb 4:12). This paper aims to demonstrate that every Collect is insightful in proclaiming the Word of God in the liturgy. Consequently, using expository, investigative and analytic methods, this paper challenges the worshipping community to understand their individual and collective roles when a Collect is being read at the liturgy, to promote the full active participation of all and ultimately glorify God and sanctify participants at worship.

Galenosfera w liturgii

The publications of the late Bishop Adam Lepa (1939–2022) deal with the topic of the galenosphere as an environment of silence and its role in life and in the process of human education. A special and specific form of the galenosphere are those environments of silence that concern the sacrum. In this context, it is possible to speak of the importance of silence obligatory during the celebration of liturgy. The aim of the study is to show the nature and role of the galenosphere characteristic of the liturgy. Starting from an explanation of the concept of the galenosphere, the author of the study then goes on to show the close relationship that develops between silence and mystery on the basis of the analysis of the writings of Odo Casel (1886–1948), a Benedictine monk from the Abbey of Maria Lach in the Rhineland, founder of the mystery theory in sacramentology and an outstanding theologian of the liturgy. In Odo Casel’s optics, silence is a ritual form of personal participation in Christ’s action, which is realised on the sacramental plane, and not merely an expression of subjective piety. The aim of liturgical silence is therefore to pursue the mystery communion with the Logos. The next section of the paper, based on an analysis of the General Introduction to the Roman Missal, presents the location of moments of silence in the structure of the Eucharistic celebration, their theological and liturgical justification and their normative character. The final section of the article is devoted to the typology of liturgical silence. It discusses its following types: reflective, internalizing, meditative and adorative silence. It concludes by pointing out pastoral aspects related to the great importance of silence in the process of implementing the conciliar principle of participatio actuosa. Liturgical silence cannot be identified with “an inner haven in which to hide oneself in some sort of intimate isolation”, but is “a symbol of the presence and action of the Holy Spirit” (Pope Francis, Apostolic Letter Desiderio desideravi, no. 52). In this perspective of the pneumatological significance of moments of silence in liturgical celebrations, the demand to educate clergy and lay faithful to perform the symbolic gesture of silence with great care is particularly relevant from the point of view of liturgical formation.

Joyful Silence in the Liturgical Practices of Ghanaian Christianity

Noise and silence are both integral parts of Christian liturgy. The focus of this paper was to carry out an appraisal of silence in the liturgical activities of Christians in Ghana and its effect on the spiritual as well as environmental health of Kumasi. Using the descriptive approach, the liturgical celebrations of some selected churches from all five strands in Kumasi Metropolis were assessed. The study revealed that silent liturgies exist among the churches in the metropolis, even though the degree of emphasis varies from one strand to another. Also, some of the strands belittle the significance of silence in the liturgy primarily due to their misunderstanding and misinterpretation of scriptures relating to noise and silence. The study thus recommends proper theological and religious education to sensitize Christians on the contextual interpretation of the Bible. Keywords: Silence, Joyful silence, liturgy, Ghanaian Christianity

Kajian Filsafat Ontologi Martin Heidegger atas Peran Musik dan Nyanyian Liturgi bagi Perkembangan Hidup Umat Beriman

This article deals with the ontological philosophy of Martin Heidegger in the context of discovering the meaning of liturgical symbols, specifically one of liturgical music and chant in the Catholic Church. The aim of this study is to explain the symbolic meaning of liturgical music and chant and to reflect on its relevance in enriching the liturgical capacity of the faithful. The paper is intended as a literature review. The author reviews Louis-Marie Chauvet's book, Symbol and Sacrament, as well as other works about Heidegger's philosophy, such as the writings of Armada Riyanto. This study finds that liturgical symbols, such as music and chants performed in the liturgy, are not merely entertainment to please the eyes and ears of the people. These are symbols that transmit the content and the message of faith. The performance of liturgical symbols can help people understand and experience the strength and beauty of liturgical celebrations.

The Hours of Easter Sunday: Articulating a Full Day of the Paschal Triduum

The Easter Triduum has become the high point of the liturgical year for communities throughout the Roman Church thanks to the reforms of Pope Pius XII and those following the Second Vatican Council. Sometimes forgotten, however, is the establishment of a three-day Triduum of Easter rather than the previous Triduum before Easter, now beginning with evening Mass on Holy Thursday and comprising Good Friday, Holy Saturday and all of Easter Sunday. The post-conciliar reform of the liturgy of Easter Sunday is overlooked, especially the changes to Lauds and Vespers, which have made of Easter Sunday a full third day of the Paschal Triduum in three distinct parts reflecting three moments in the day of the Lord's resurrection. The articulated liturgical celebrations of Easter Sunday, especially due to the revised offices of Lauds and Vespers, are presented here. Considerations regarding future changes in the Triduum are also suggested such as restoring distinct elements of Tenebrae for Friday and Saturday, Baptismal Vespers, and emphasizing the ambo as the empty tomb.

Liturgical Celebrations for Holders of Civil Authority

Kada u starim liturgijskim knjigama naiđemo na bogoslužje krunidbe kralja ili cara, ili pak obred svečanog dočeka kralja ili nekog velikodostojnika, pa kada još k tomu čitamo odredbu iz 19. st. da se u austrijskoj carevini u svakoj misi u Rimskom kanonu ima spominjati i austrijski car, onda bismo danas mogli lako zaključiti da je sprega države i Crkve u ono vrijeme bila i prejaka i neprilična. U ovom se radu bogoslužja vezana uz nositelje građanske vlasti stavljaju u povijesni kontekst. U uvodnom se dijelu kratko govori razumijevanju kraljevske vlasti u Svetom pismu i u prvoj Crkvi. Prikazuju se najstarije molitve za kraljeve, poglavito one u bogoslužju Velikoga petka. Središnji dio prikazuje obred krunidbe kralja prema rimskim pontifikalima. Na koncu se daje pregled molitava za nositelje vlasti i za domovinu u važećem bogoslužju. Iako kršćani nisu od svijeta, ipak su u svijetu, pa je svakako i danas primjereno slaviti bogoslužja i za domovinu i za nositelje građanske vlasti.

Religious Tourist Attractions and Ecological Concerns in the Italian Dolomites: The Case of the Trekking of the Thinking Christ

The article examines the mobilisation of a local community after the creation of a religious attraction and a popular mountain trail in a protected and fragile context. Despite much research on the topic, the boundaries between spiritual or religious tourism and pilgrimage are still quite complicated. The research questions focused on the social reasons behind the growing invention and reinvention of religious places outside of liturgical celebrations and religious practices. Through a case study, the question of whether/how a religious attraction can give new meaning to a mountain tourist spot on the border of a UNESCO World Natural Heritage List Site is addressed, while also raising ecological issues.

"The midst of the earth”: Ps. 73:12b (LXX) in Patristic and Liturgical Understanding

The verse “You have wrought salvation in the midst of the earth” (Ps. 74/73:12) occurs in numerous liturgical texts. This article examines how this verse has been understood by patristic authors from circa third to fifth centuries. The Hebrew original and its Jewish interpretations focus on God’s salvific acts in the world, in the eyes of all peoples, while the Septuagint allows a more punctual understanding “in the centre of the world”. The latter option was utilised immediately after the construction of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, as Golgotha became the solemn centre of Christian pilgrimage and was widely recognised as the centre of the earth in theological and cosmological terms. Therefore, the verse became much used in liturgical celebrations related to the cross, as witnessed already in the Typikon of Mar Saba.
 Moreover, the idea of Golgotha as axis mundi was soon applied in colourful ways regarding traditions related to the creation and burial of Adam, sacrifice of Isaac, and even eschatological visions. Excitingly, these interpretations have evident predecessors in Judaism and in the early Jewish Christian beliefs and practices. All this guarantees that the verse is one of the richest dictums in liturgical life in terms of theological, mythic, and historical connotations.

The Influence of Pentecostal Pneumatology on Mainline Churches in Nigeria

The doctrine of the Holy Spirit is the primary teaching that distinguishes the Pentecostals from the Evangelical churches. The Pentecostals emphasise the postconversion filling of the Holy Spirit as evidenced initially by speaking in other tongues. Pentecostal spirituality penetrated many mainline churches when some evangelical Christians adopted the Pentecostal teaching of Baptism of the Holy Spirit. The Pentecostals, since the 1970s, have made inroads into and impacted the Mission churches in Nigeria. Therefore, this paper examines the positive and negative influence of Pentecostal teaching on the baptism of the Holy Spirit in mainline churches. The paper adopts a historical and phenomenological approach to trace the historical development and the influence of the Pentecostal doctrine of the Holy Spirit. It uncovers that the Pentecostals' vibrancy in worship has led to a change of attitude towards liturgical celebrations in the Nigerian mainline churches. Its spirituality has awakened some Nigerian Christians' eagerness for sound spirituality and vibrant prayer life. However, there is an overemphasis on vision and prophecy at the expense of Bible doctrine, spiritual pride, and gifts at the expense of character. The leadership of the duo Christian sects are implored to hold fast to biblical teaching and guide against errors, excesses, and abuses when and where these manifest.

"Traduzione e tradizione. La partecipazione degli Ortodossi ai progetti interconfessionali di traduzione della Bibbia"

Despite the apparent limitation of reading of biblical texts in the liturgical celebrations, the need to periodically translate and retranslate the Bible is seen by Orthodoxy as a vital missionary necessity in the context of the Church’s Tradition. The first part of the article presents the specificities of the Bible in Orthodoxy, especially, the relationship between Tradition and Sacred Scripture. These preliminary observations allow, in the second part, to present the existing agreements between the United Bible Societies and the Orthodox Churches, which condition the participation of the Orthodox, together with Catholics and Protestants, in various projects of translation, publication and distribution of the Bible.