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Lit'ur'gy: n. the established ritual for public
worship in a church, esp. the Mass. Liturge: n. a leader in public worship. [Gk.
Leitourgia, a public service]
Liturgy. Although it is defined above, it still can be a confusing term. Still,
the word liturgy points to a deeply creative reality. As defined by Kierkegaard,
liturgy is the work of the people in their worship of God. In the Mass the
priest guides the congregation through sacred space in which each heart can
share its secret struggles and joys with God in the community of the faithful.
So too, liturgy allows worshippers to know God's love as it
is revealed through song, Scripture, silence, symbol, and the Eucharist.
Liturgy, as the work of believers at Mass or Vespers, helps us get in touch with
the sacramental quality of life. Being present in worship helps us bring God's
presence with us everywhere we go.
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