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| Liturgical Renewal as a Way to Christian Unity |
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| James F. Puglisi, SA, Editor |
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Since Vatican II, the Catholic Church and Christian churches overall have undergone a liturgical renewal. In Liturgical Renewal as a Way to Christian Unity, Fr. James F. Puglisi explores the questions of whether these renewals have anything in common, and whether they bring the different churches and ecclesial communions into contact.
A compilation of essays from experts within their own traditions, Liturgical Renewal as a Way to Christian Unity not only explores these questions but also brings to light the great strides Christian churches have made toward the unity of the church. The authors share the knowledge, experience, and pain they encountered as they led their own traditions to a renewed liturgical experience and a closer unity. Discussing worship and ecumenism, two aspects of church life not often articulated together, Liturgical Renewal as a Way to Christian Unity is a unique and insightful resource for anyone interested in their practical interaction.
James F. Puglisi, SA, STD, PhD, is the director of the ecumenical research center Centro Pro Unione in Rome. He is also professor of sacramental theology and ecumenism at the Pont. Ateneo Sant'Anselmo and has collaborated on projects dealing with the use of liturgical materials in faith and order issues. Father Puglisi is the author of books on ordination and ministry, and editor of several others dealing with ecumenical topics.
"Liturgical Renewal as a Way to Christian Unity is a resource that belongs on the shelves in many libraries. Its theological and historical depth ensures its value in academic settings among professors and students. Its pastoral coverage provides its merit in ecclesial settings among clergy, pastors, church leaders, catechists, and catechumens. . . . Gratitude is due to the Centro Pro Unione and Liturgical Press/Pueblo for the conferences and the publication."
-The Jurist
"This work is a rich resource, well documented and grounded in sound scholarship, which I would recommend for anyone who takes seriously the history and lived reality of ecumenism and the ecumenical context of liturgical life today."
-Studia Canonica
"This book both recalls with gratitude the great gift that such ecumenical liturgical cooperation has been for all our churches and reminds us that the Second Vatican Council has set us on a path from which we cannot and will not turn back."
-Ecclesia Orans
"The title of this book aptly introduces the relationship between the post-Vatican II waves of liturgical renewal and a new ecumenism aimed at Christian unity."
-Pastoral Music
"In his opening remarks, James Puglisi stated that it was his hope that the work accomplished in this text would bring new energy and renewed commitment to bringing Christians to a place where they can pray and break bread together. The carefully constructed essays situated in their historical and ecclesial contexts, offer theological rationales and precise liturgical details that richly serve this purpose. It is a substantive response to the question, where do we go from here?"
-Catholic Books Review
"In his opening remarks, James Puglisi stated that it was his hope that the work accomplished in this text would bring new energy and renewed commitment to bringing Christians to a place where they can pray and break bread together. The carefully constructed essays situated in their historical and ecclesial contexts, offer theological rationales and precise liturgical details that richly serve this purpose. It is a substantive response to the question, where do we go from here?"
-Catholic Books Review
"The essays are . . . quality contributions to the history of liturgical development in its ecumenical context, and windows to the particular challenges of each communion in its own reception of the rich returns to the sources that drives the modern ecumenical movement."
-Worship
"The work of Fr. Jim Puglisi, S.A., is indeed of monumental importance for ecumenical relations. It clarifies a number of issues which many Eastern Churches, Orthodox and Catholic, are today struggling to discern and resolve. The perspective I have personally gained from this book shall help me resolve problems before [problems] even would occur within my church and among my people. Every theologian and liturgist must review this work. It is a dream come true for those with vision of renewal and reform."
-Bishop Bawai Soro, Assyrian Church of the East, San Jose, California
"This rich collection of essays bears eloquent testimony to the ecumenical liturgical cooperation of these past forty years and recalls what a great gift it has been to all the churches. The ecumenical -liturgical renewal has set us on a path from which we cannot turn back and upon which all authentic liturgy depends so that ‘all may be one.' Liturgical Renewal as a Way to Christian Unity revives our hope in the spirit of the Council and offers fresh wisdom as we commit ourselves ever more faithfully to common worship within the one body of Christ."
-Keith F. Pecklers, S.J., Professor of Liturgy, Pontifical Gregorian University, Rome, Italy
Publication Date:
March 2005
Format:
Paperback
Specifics: 240 pp.
ISBN: 978-0-8146-6203-8
Rights: World, English
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