How We Worship : The Eucharist, the Sacraments, and the Hours

by Mick, Lawrence E.

• ISBN13: 9780764819360
• ISBN10: 0764819364
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-10-01
• Publisher: Liguori Publications

Summary

Discover the real spirit of the liturgy through How We Worship. This step-by-step guide is perfect for mining the richness of the liturgy while promoting spiritual growth. Each chapter features questions for individual reflection or group discussion, along with a brief resource list for further reading.

Author Biography

Rev. Lawrence E. Mick, a priest of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, is a speaker and consultant on liturgical matters. Author of more than a dozen books on liturgy, he writes a weekly column for Celebration and regularly contributes to Catholic News Service's "Faith Alive."

Table of Contents

Introduction: The Meaning of Liturgy	p. 5
Gathering God's people
Some Assembly Required	p. 19
Remembering Who We Are	p. 27
Historical and Contemporary, Universal and Local	p. 36
Church Music and Architecture	p. 46
Encountering God's word
Hearing the Word of the Lord	p. 59
Called to Conversion	p. 66
The Liturgical Year	p. 75
Enacting the Ritual
Do This in Memory of Me	p. 91
The Paschal Mystery	p. 100
The Challenge of Communion	p. 107
Sending Forth God's People
Sent on Mission	p. 119
Liturgy of the Hours	p. 129
Conclusion: Why Bother?	p. 137
Acknowledgments	p. 141
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