Report on Lithurgical Principles
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The Liturgical Reform
INTRODUCTIONThe Establishment of the Sacred Liturgy resulted in a number of liturgicalreforms. Sacrosanctum concilium sees specifically weighty reasons for undertaking the reformand publicity of the liturgy. It is a sacred council having desire of imparting an ever increasingstrength to the Christian life of faithful 1. Besides this, other goals of it includes modernisation ofchurch in a meaningful way, promoting unity of all Christian category and reaching whole world.However, the main objective of creating this document to reveal the perfect way of worshippingand participation. In this report, the liturgical principles will be identified after reading theconstitution on the sacred liturgy,1963 and the General Instruction of the Roman Missal, 2002.In addition to this, the well-implemented areas and implementations which needs improvementare also identified. Further, the liturgical blessings and the challenges for the future will beevaluate in this report.MAIN BODYThe liturgical reform began for improving the worship within the Roman Catholicchurches. The second Vatican council stated the dealings between the Catholic Church and themodern world2."It may be considered that the Second Vatican Council's liturgical reform is themost visible fruit" and I completely agreed upon this statement as this improvement brought thespiritual nourishment in entire Christian category. Also, this community will get benefited byhaving translations of Bible, the Missals and other liturgical books. This reform has open thedoor of Church to the world. This improvement made Roman Catholic churches to believe inhuman rights, democracy and freedom of religion. In addition to this, the liturgical words aregood for mankind which will have effects on entire world. Besides this, there are also some otherbenefits associated with this campaign rather than religion and the fact of this reform states thatChrist records their presence in Church gatherings which will make people to gather more oftenthat will help in healing any social problems faced by them. Further, the music, prayers,1Flannery, A. (2014).Vatican council II: The conciliar and postconciliar documents.Liturgical Press.2Phan, P. C. (2017). The Church: Towards a Common Vision. A View from the AsianChurches.Journal of World Christianity.7(1). 81-92.1
worships are the elements that brings positive vibes to one's life. The seven principles of thesacrosanctum concilium are as follows:1. The themes of the liturgy is the Paschal Mystery of Jesus Christ. The variations in this mysteryare measured by each season of liturgical year.2. The celebration of religious rites are irreplaceable as they are an action of Christ together withhis body.3. According to this principle, it has been stated that Mass, sacraments and liturgy of hours, allthese elements records the presence of Christ.The beingness of the lord may found in theperson of the Minister, in the holy Liturgy in imperfect and mutual form, in the word of goddeclared and in the accumulated people of god. 4. It emphasise on the participation of people in Mass. In this principle, it is stated that the Christrecords the presence when God's holy people takes part in the source and summit of the Christianlife3. It is also considered that when community gathers it is a sign of presence of Christ with oneanother.5. According to this principle, the reason behind the flow of all the activities in the life of Churchand a Christian is the liturgy.6. This principle holds the most important aim of this reform and that is afloat, witting andprogressive engagement on the liturgy. It is the right and the duty of each and every individualby reason of their Baptism. 7. In case if the community is completely engaged in the rite then Catechesis(the religiouseducation) of the priesthood and the faithful is captious and enriched by its effects4.There are several ways according top these principles in which this reform may befaithful for the spirit, they are as follows:1. The true Christian is desired to participate actively in liturgical celebration and religioussinging of sacred music should be there.3Mitchell, N. (2016). Liturgy and Ecclesiology,”.Handbook for Liturgical Studies,Volume II: Fundamental Liturgy. 2.4Scott, H., & Wepener, C. J. (2017). Healing as transformation and restoration: A ritual-liturgical exploration.HTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies.73(4). 1-9.2
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