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   liturgy

   /ˈlɪtədʒi/

   noun

   • 1. a form or formulary according to which public religious worship, especially Christian worship, is conducted: "the Church of England liturgy"
   • ▪ a religious service conducted according to a liturgy: "at the conclusion of the liturgy the Bishop presented the certificates"
   • ▪ the service of the Eucharist in the Orthodox Church.
   • ▪ the Book of Common Prayer. archaic
   • 2. (in ancient Greece) a public office or duty performed voluntarily by a rich Athenian.

   Word Origin mid 16th century: via French or late Latin from Greek leitourgia ‘public service, worship of the gods’, from leitourgos ‘minister’, from lēitos ‘public’ + -ergos ‘working’.

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   What is a liturgy of the word?

   • The second phase of the mass, the liturgy of the Word, typically consists of three readings: a reading from the Old Testament, a non-Gospel reading from the New Testament, and a reading from the Gospels; the first two readings are done by a lector (a lay reader), and the Gospel is proclaimed by the deacon.

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   Why do we have a sacred liturgy?

   • This does not happen without our free and willing cooperation, but it is primarily the work of God. Freedom from sin, achieved through the Sacred Liturgy, especially in Baptism and Confession, enables us to engage with "actuosa participatio" in the divine sacrifice of the Eucharist, and thereby to grow in holiness.

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   What is diversity in the liturgy?

   • In the liturgical creations of the 1st to the 6th century, diversity rather than uniformity was a commanding feature of the development of worship forms. This diversity is preserved in the Clementine liturgy (Antioch), the Liturgy of St. James of the church of Jerusalem, the liturgy of St. Mark in Egypt, the Roman mass, and others.

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   How did liturgical forms develop?

   • Thus, many liturgical forms developed, all of which served to enhance the meal’s mystery. In the liturgical creations of the 1st to the 6th century, diversity rather than uniformity was a commanding feature of the development of worship forms.

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   4 days ago · Christianity - Liturgy, Sacraments, Worship: The central focus of the liturgy of the early church was the Eucharist, which was interpreted as a fellowship meal with the resurrected Christ.

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   Jun 24, 2024 · Christianity - Liturgy, School, Feast: Christians gather regularly for worship, particularly on Sundays and on the great annual festivals. In these assemblies, their faith is directed to God in praise and prayer; it is also exposed to God for strengthening, deepening, and enriching.

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   Jun 26, 2024 · First, in the Liturgy of the Word, as we listen and respond, the Lord Jesus Himself instructs us, exhorts us, and helps us to conform our minds to that of His Body, the Church.

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   1 day ago · At least in the Catholic Church, the Mass is a long rite in two parts: the Liturgy of the Word and the Liturgy of the Eucharist. The former consists of readings from the Bible and a homily , or sermon, given by a priest or deacon.

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   4 days ago · The heart of authenticity. The authenticity that the Church desires in the Sacred Liturgy reaches deeper than the liturgical texts themselves. It is rooted in the very mystery of the Lord...

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    5 days ago · The Liturgy of the Hours is the prayer of the whole People of God. In it, Christ himself “continues his priestly work through his Church.” His members participate according to their own place in the Church and the circumstances of their lives.