Dr. James Starke of the Diocese of Arlington asks: How did our liturgical year develop? Did we always celebrate Christmas? What are the origins of Lent? What are “idea feasts?” When were saints’ days added? These and other questions will be answered as we explore the fascinating development of our liturgical year.
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Webinar Series: The Liturgical Books
Liturgy experts from around the country lead this free webinar series examining each of the Church’s official texts, exploring their structure, contents and rich pastoral options.
Webinar: The Liturgy of the Hours
Christopher Ferraro of the Diocese of Rockville Centre mines the riches of this ancient liturgical prayer, where Christ “continues his priestly work through the agency of his Church.” The history of the Divine Office is also unpacked, and its theology explored. Handouts Originally presented Mar. 10, 2021. © FDLC 2021. All rights reserved
Webinar: The Order of the Dedication of a Church and an Altar
Dr. James Starke of the Diocese of Arlington examines the beautiful rituals surrounding the dedication and blessing of our places of worship. Each chapter addresses various pastoral scenarios, including the laying of a foundation stone, the dedication of a new church, the dedication of a church that has been restored and is already in use,Continue reading “Webinar: The Order of the Dedication of a Church and an Altar”
Webinar: The Order of Christian Funerals
Fr. John Sauer of the Diocese of Winona-Rochester, Minn., explores how the rites of Christian burial — the Vigil and related rites, the Funeral Liturgy, and the Rite of Committal — are stational in nature. He also outlines the rich variety of prayers and readings available for various pastoral circumstances. Handouts Originally presented Feb. 24,Continue reading “Webinar: The Order of Christian Funerals”
Webinar: The Book of Blessings
Dr. Patricia Hughes, recently of the Diocese of Dallas, explains how this book remains an invaluable parish ritual text as well as a starting point for building the faith community. She also examines additional blessing resource texts for enacting blessing-prayer for persons, objects, and events. Handouts Originally presented Feb. 10, 2021. © FDLC 2021. AllContinue reading “Webinar: The Book of Blessings”
A change to the concluding doxology of the orations
This change to the concluding doxology of orations is to be implemented on Ash Wednesday, February 17, 2021. The words “one God, for ever and ever” are simply replaced with “God, for ever and ever.”
Webinar: The Order of Celebrating Matrimony
Fr. Thomas Ranzino of the Diocese of Baton Rouge explores the treasures of this book, including the Introduction, which speaks eloquently about the nature of marriage, pastoral preparation for it, and the authentic celebration of the rite. He also outlines the three valid rites, the rich variety of texts and Scripture passages, and the usefulContinue reading “Webinar: The Order of Celebrating Matrimony”
Pope Francis adds memorials of 6 Saints to Roman Calendar
The Congregation of Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments released two decrees, approved by Pope Francis, on Tuesday. One inscribed the Memorial of Saints Martha, Mary, and Lazarus into the Roman Calendar on 29 July. In a separate decree, Pope Francis inscribed three Optional Memorials in the Roman Calendar for three Doctors of the Church.
Webinar: Pastoral Care of the Sick
Leticia (Tish) Thornton of the Diocese of Boise explores how the Church’s Pastoral Care of the Sick is a rich resource to provide support, healing, and comfort to the sick and their families. She also highlights and explains the rich pastoral options available for ministers, both lay and ordained, when tending to the sick. HandoutsContinue reading “Webinar: Pastoral Care of the Sick”