Liturgy on the edge of change
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Clasen, F.J.
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Society for Practical Theology in South Africa
Abstract
The dynamic relationship between cult (liturgy) and culture
implicates a critical reflection on the changes in society. This
article focuses on liturgy and change, specifically from a
communication point of view. The changes in communication
are explored and the implications for the liturgy considered.
A more holistic approach which results inter alia in sensorysensitive
worship services is proposed. This approach may
help us to create beautiful worship services and contribute to
the liturgy reaching its ultimate goal. That goal is not in the
first place adapting to the changes of the culture, but to play
an active role in transforming the lives of people and the
world they live in. In this way liturgy in itself becomes an
agent of change! Liturgy that changes peoples' lives, is indeed
on the edge …
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Liturgy
Sustainable Development Goals
Citation
Clasen, FJ 2008, 'Liturgy on the edge of change', Practical Theology in South Africa = Praktiese Teologie in Suid-Afrika, vol. 23, no. 1, pp. 36-54. [http://www.journals.co.za/ej/ejour_practheo.html]