The Formation of Lay Catholics to Prayer through the Liturgy of the Hours Cover Image

Formacja katolików świeckich do modlitwy Liturgią Godzin
The Formation of Lay Catholics to Prayer through the Liturgy of the Hours

Author(s): Tadeusz Syczewski
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Theology and Religion
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu w Białymstoku
Keywords: The Liturgy of the Hours; prayer; celebration; formation; the song of praise; laity; Liturgia Godzin; modlitwa; celebracja; formacja; pieśń chwały; świeccy

Summary/Abstract: The Liturgy of the Hours, in accord with the teaching of the Church, is the prayer of all of the People of God. Everybody participates in accordance with their position in the Church: presbyters as well as all the lay faithful, to the extent they are able. This liturgical prayer of the Church can become the beginning of personal prayer if first the pastors are convinced of the significance of the Liturgy of the Hours in the life of the Church, the parish and in the internal life of the individual lay persons. There is a necessity for the formation of laity in this regard. There is also a need for adequate formation in seminaries as it relates to this matter. It is of great importance to celebrate the patrons of archdioceses, dioceses and parishes together with the Liturgy of the Hours with participation of laity. It is necessary to properly conduct biblical-liturgical catechesis for the lay people. It is of importance to underline the Liturgy of the Hours in the community, the family, the individual, groups and organizations.

  • Issue Year: 17/2018
  • Issue No: 3
  • Page Range: 157-170
  • Page Count: 14
  • Language: Polish