Word & Table Ad Orientem
Dec 5, 2023
Exploring the historical and symbolic reasons for facing east during prayer; the Reformation's impact on worship practices; the significance of prayer and worship in priesthood; the longing for God's presence and the union of the human and divine.
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1 2 3 4 5
Introduction
00:00 • 6min
The Symbolic Significance of Facing East During Prayer
06:00 • 4min
The Reformation and Changing Worship Practices
10:08 • 16min
The Significance of Prayer and Worship in Priesthood and an Example from St. Peter's Church
25:40 • 2min
Desiring the Presence of God and the Union of the Human and Divine
27:42 • 3min