The Word of God

Term Paper # 105739

Religion and Theology > Christianity

The Word of God

A look at the word of God as described in the liturgy.

12,982 words () | 36 sources | MLA | 2008 United States

Paper Summary:

This paper discusses how the word of God in the liturgy comprises the major part of the Mass between the opening prayer and the preparation of the gifts. It looks at how this liturgical proclamation is not simply a reading but an event, a happening, even more it is salvific event. It also examines how, of all the reforms of the mass introduced by the Second Vatican Council Constitution, the one that is bound to bring the greatest transformation and liturgical renewal is the introduction of the new lectionary.

Outline:
Introduction
The Importance of the Word of God in Liturgy
Offices and Ministries in the Celebration Of
The Liturgy of the Word
General Plan of the Readings for Mass
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"The Second Vatican Council firmly asserted the central importance of the scripture in the Church's life and especially in the liturgy where the reading of the scriptures has always found its privileged place. Not only Council but also the teachings of the Popes and various post-conciliar documents of the Roman congregations have already made many excellent statements about the importance of the word of God and about reestablishing the use of scripture in every celebration of the liturgy. The introduction of the 1969 edition of the order of readings for mass has clearly stated and briefly explained some of the more important principles, Sacrosanctum Conilium, no. 24, "Sacred scripture is of paramount importance in the celebration of the liturgy. For it is from scripture that lessons are read and explained in the homily, and psalms are sung, the prayers, collects and liturgical songs are scriptural in their inspiration. "

Sample of Sources Used:

Amioty, Francis. History of the Mass. London: Burns and Oates, 1963.
Bouley, Allan, O.S.B. (ed.). Catholic Rites Today: Abridged Texts for Students. Minnesota: The Liturgical Press, 1992.
Bugnini, Annibale. The Reform of the Liturgy 1948 - 1975. Minnesota: The Liturgical Press, 1990.
Chaplin, Joseph M. The New Yet Old Mass. Mumbai: Ave Maria Press, 1977.
Conrnard De Vito, Your Mass. New Delhi: St. Paul's Publication, 1968.