Znaczenie Słowa w liturgii
The Significance of a Word in the Liturgy
Author(s): Dominik JurczakSubject(s): Music, Theory of Communication, Biblical studies, Pastoral Theology, Sociology of Religion
Published by: Wydawnictwo Naukowe Uniwersytetu Papieskiego Jana Pawła II w Krakowie
Keywords: Liturgy; word(s) in the liturgy; incarnation; creativity in the liturgy; history of liturgy; Second Vatican Council; Logos; liturgical music; Dominican rite; Roman rite;
Summary/Abstract: There is no wordless liturgy, a celebration employing solely gestures or thoughts. Even if a liturgy of that sort could materialize, it would necessarily prove demeaning to man’s very humanity by eliminating the proper human “tools” which elevate him above all other creatures. In addition to this, a wordless liturgy would also clearly contradict the nature of the Creator himself who, especially in the liturgy, uses the Word to perform and to bring to completion the work of creation and redemption. In this article I would like to move closer towards the mystery of a word, or rather, towards the mystery of the Word and words, in the liturgy, so that eventually the full significance of words in Christian celebrations may be brought out. To achieve this goal I suggest a wide perspective, both historical and theological, which hopefully will allow for a better understanding of liturgy.
Journal: Pro Musica Sacra
- Issue Year: 17/2019
- Issue No: 17
- Page Range: 9-22
- Page Count: 14
- Language: Polish