Worship: A Primer in Christian Ritual: New Century Theology - Softcover

Pecklers, SJ Keith F.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 082646856X ISBN 13: 9780826468567

Publisher: Continuum, 2003

Synopsis

In Worship, Keith Pecklers aims to gives theologians, liturgists, clergy and laity of all denominations a new sense of the theology of liturgy. From a historical/theological treatment of the evolution of Christian worship in the West, Pecklers addresses 20th century liturgical reforms and emphasizes the liturgy GCÖs role in the social and moral transformation of human society. The social dimension of worship is further highlighted in chapters on popular religion and inculturation. He considers the future of Christian worship in light of a new sociological reality: the break up of the stable parish community, credible preaching within an increasingly secularized society, hospitality to those who are often made to feel like pariahs in our assemblies, and the growing rift between conservatives and progressives who share membership in the same church.

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Review:

"The book is written from a Roman Cathoic perspective, but is strongly ecumenical in its outlook. Its honesty and practicality will commend it to readers of all denominations." G.W.S./div>--Sanford Lakoff "Expository Times "

Synopsis:

Keith Pecklers aims to give theologians, liturgists, priests, pastors and laity of all denominations a new sense of the theology of liturgy. Grounded in the theology of the Mystical Body of Christ, the author calls for full and active liturgical participation necessarily including social responsibility. At the heart of the liturgical movement is one fundamental principle: liturgy and social justice are inseparable. The author calls for a new liturgical movement and for the rediscovery of that inseparable relationship within the church.;He begins by answering the question "what is liturgy?" and he gives a brief history of the liturgy in the west. The principle of lex orandi, lex credendi (we pray what we believe) is also examined. Pecklers argues that liturgy can be used as an instrument of social and moral transformation. For example, how do we show liturgical hospitality to those who are often made to feel like pariahs in our assemblies - the disabled, elderly, immigrants, divorcees and other minorities? And how does the Christian liturgy relate to our Jewish and Muslim neighbours?

He also considers how the liturgy may be used to address problems within the churches, such as the b

About this edition

• Publisher: Continuum
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 082646856X
• ISBN 13: 9780826468567
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 240