Ars celebrandi liturgii w nauczaniu Benedykta XVI / Josepha Ratzingera
Ars Celebrandi of the Liturgy in the Teaching of Benedict XVI / Joseph Ratzinger

Summary/Abstract: The article shows the teaching of Joseph Ratzinger / Benedict XVI regarding an important part of the liturgical life, which is ars celebrandi (the art of celebration). His teaching, refer- ring to the liturgical reform of the Second Vatican Council, bases on the so called “continu- ity of tradition”. This allows the liturgical celebration to be seen through the context of his- tory and, most importantly, theology. Studied, chosen documents show, that for Benedict XVI ars celebrandi is a theological category and not just a way of celebrating the liturgy. To be able to speak of ars celebrandi, one must notice the connection of liturgical norms, expressed in three elements: the standard character of the episcopal liturgy, the beauty and simplicity of the liturgical signs, and the art, which serves the right experience of the Eucha- rist. Keeping in mind the dynamics of the liturgical celebrations, a particular spot in said arts is preserved for music and singing. The teaching of Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger and the Pope Benedict XVI is consistent, showing the liturgy as a cosmic reality. This authentic dialogue will only be effective if a person discovers in liturgy the presence of God and will be able to respond to it. Properly understood ars celebrandi, both that of the liturgy’s serv- ants (bishops, presbyters, deacons), as well as the whole liturgical assembly, leads towards a true Communion with God, through Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit. The article uses the method liturgical-contextual method.

• Details
• Contents