The Liturgy Guys S1 Episode 2 | Litur "gist" Part 2
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Jun 20, 2016 The hosts discuss the importance and essence of the Liturgy. They reflect on the prescriptive nature of church law and the representation of heavenly things on earth. They explore the meaning of liturgy as the work of the people, with Jesus as a liturgist. They discuss the relationship between sacrifice and the Sunday Mass, and the debate over the use of a bare cross or a crucifix for the veneration of the cross in liturgical practice.
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Clown Mass Classroom Prank
- Dennis Carson shared a memorable story about teaching seminary students about clown masses involving red foam noses.
- Students surprised him by wearing clown noses as a humorous response, illustrating challenges in understanding liturgical essence.
Liturgy Reveals Heavenly Worship
- The liturgy is the earthly representation of heavenly worship, allowing us to encounter God fully.
- Obscuring or altering the liturgical presentation hinders genuine encounter and transformation.
Liturgy Means People's Work
- The Greek root of liturgy means "work done on behalf of the people," emphasizing Jesus as the ultimate liturgist.
- Liturgy is our participation with Jesus' saving work done for the whole community of believers.