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Dear Friends, It is good to spend another year with readers of Pastoral Liturgy®! Among our regular features this year will be a study of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops' document Sing to the Lord: Music in Divine Worship. In the first of the series of articles, Judith Kubicki, CSSFJ, PhD, examines the theology behind the document. Throughout the year, authors Paul Colloton, OP, Anna Belle O'Shea, Ricky Manalo, CSP, Kathleen Harmon, SNDdeN, PhD, and Anthony Ruff, OSB, will help liturgists understand the nuances of Sing to the Lord. We welcome two new authors to our regular features. Rev. Philip Sandstrom, STD, a priest of the Archdiocese of New York who is serving in Belgium, will write the Preparing for Sunday article, and Barbara Matera, the coordinator of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd at St. John Neumann Parish in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the column on liturgical catechesis and children. Our features will cover an array of topics of interest to liturgical ministers. In this issue's feature, "The Theology of the Music of the Triduum," Rev. Michael J. K. Fuller explains how the texts of the hymns sung during these three days come from a collective memory and praying of these liturgies for centuries. In coming issues, Rev. Ronald Lewinski will write on the spirituality of the priesthood, Stephen Wilbricht, CSC, on the theology of the Prayer of the Faithful, and Donna Steffen, SC, on discernment in parish ministry. Mary Patricia Storms, our writer on the liturgical environment, will continue to provide practical information on decor. In this issue, Storms writes from a different vantage point as she discusses ways to model care for the environment. Her article, "Green Is the New Purple," shows how simple actions will encourage responsible practices. We will continue to regularly feature a book review; however, as occurs periodically, the review during this issue will be of a document. In reflecting on Caritas in Veritate, Bernard Evans, PhD, explains that Pope Benedict XVI's third encyclical shows that charity and justice are inseparable. The encyclical, he states, presents Catholic social teaching and challenges us to courageously live as followers of Jesus Christ. Because we are in the midst of the Year for the Priest, the saint featured in this issue is John Vianney, whom Pope Benedict XVI named the universal patron of priests. May this saint be a model of pastoral service to all. Do not forget to download this issue's reproducible article for your parish's bulletin. In this issue, Kristopher W. Seaman writes on "Why Do We Receive Ashes as Lent Begins?" Through this article, your assembly may understand how the Sign of the Cross with ashes symbolizes the life of discipleship. During the Lenten season, we attempt to deepen our commitment to die to self to turn to Christ. Finally, let us remember to be aware of how Christ presents himself to us in the liturgy and in our lives. The manifestation of the Incarnation continues in our time. In the Preparing for Sunday article, Rev. Philip Sandstrom writes, "The Lord shows himself to us in the Holy Eucharist and the life of the Church in this world. Do we react like the magi with awe and homage—or like Herod with fear and even jealous anger?" We must always be aware of whether we live with reverence or fear. May the peace of Christ be with you. Bishop Joseph N. Perry Using the liturgy as its source, Pastoral Liturgy® has been intentionally designed to be of service to the whole parish with resources for leaders and parishioners, those who are just beginning to learn about liturgy, and those who are seasoned volunteers and professionals. The six 32-page, full-color issues follow the course of the liturgical year to provide guidance for liturgy preparation, faith formation, liturgical art and architecture, and the many areas of parish ministry that flow from the liturgy to witness the Gospel and build the kingdom of God. Pastors, parish staffs, liturgy committees, catechists, musicians, architects, and everyone seeking to learn more about how the liturgy forms and informs all of parish life will find this resource a valuable support to understanding the liturgy more fully and incorporating it as the source for all they do. That's why Pastoral Liturgy® magazine is the liturgy magazine for the whole parish! |
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