The Liturgy Guys The Process of Procession | S6 E9
Nov 13, 2021
Dive into the significance of the Mass and its connection to everyday life. Discover the rich history of the Roman Missal and the theological depth of its rituals. Learn about sacred vestments that enhance worship by focusing on Christ. Unpack the importance of processions and incense in experiencing God's presence. Explore the evolution of liturgy from Greek to Latin, and why Latin remains crucial today, alongside diverse languages in the Catholic Church.
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Missal Structure Reveals Liturgical Theology
- The Roman Missal organizes material by season first, then the universal Order of Mass appears later in the book.
- Reading the Missal itself reveals the liturgy's structure and primary theology better than secondary sources.
Evangelical Surprised By Back Entrance
- Christopher recalled a Protestant guest surprised the priest entered from the back instead of greeting people first.
- That anecdote illustrates how procession communicates that Christ arrives rather than the priest announcing himself.
Procession as Cosmic Reordering
- The procession order is prescriptive because the liturgy seeks to reorder a disordered world.
- Ordered ceremonial actions give a foretaste of the cosmos restored in glory.
