Branches of that Good Olive Tree: 21st Century Liturgical Challenges and Possibilities

As indicated in the title, the article’s starting point is the dual affirmation in Nostra Aetate, §4 that the Church "draws its sustenance from the root of that good olive tree," and that its mystery involves "the spiritual bond" linking it "with Abraham’s stock." Notin...

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Main Author: Doetzel, Audrey (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Council of Centers on Jewish-Christian Relations 2005
In: Studies in Christian-Jewish relations
Year: 2005, Volume: 1, Issue: 1, Pages: 127-150
Further subjects:B Incarnation
B Transformation
B Tikkun Olam
B tradition and change
B Nostra Aetate
B scriptural exegesis
B Liturgical Year
B messianic age
B Christian Identity
B prophets and prophecy
B Liturgy
B Mystery
B Advent
B the Shoah
B Sacrament
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Summary:As indicated in the title, the article’s starting point is the dual affirmation in Nostra Aetate, §4 that the Church "draws its sustenance from the root of that good olive tree," and that its mystery involves "the spiritual bond" linking it "with Abraham’s stock." Noting the Church’s commendable liturgical efforts of the past post-Nostra Aetate decades, it observes that the "density" of the present time calls for a more comprehensive approach in the Church’s 21st century liturgical renewal efforts. Due to the rapid and complex confluence of religious, political, intellectual and cultural movements marking the present time, courageous and creative efforts are necessary for the Church’s liturgical response to retain its efficacy and authenticity. The goal of this two-part article is to encourage liturgical conversations that will help foster creative developments in a responsible manner over the next post-Nostra Aetate decade. To enable a more comprehensive overview of recent developments in liturgical theology and liturgical history, Part One briefly explores today’s richly pluriform action of liturgy, and shows the effects, at significant historical moments, of ensuring or neglecting both continuity and change in the Church’s liturgical expressions. After identifying four events or movements contributing to the density of the present historical moment, it proceeds, in Part Two, to outline a three-point focus for 21st century liturgical transformation. This then serves as the lens directing an exploration of new liturgical possibilities relating to the Liturgical Year and the Advent-Christmas cycle.
ISSN:1930-3777
Contains:Enthalten in: Studies in Christian-Jewish relations
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.6017/scjr.v1i1.1364