Liturgy and Liturgical Formation
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Liturgy and Liturgical Formation

Romano Guardini, translated by Jan Bentz

Order code: LLF | 978-1-61671-677-6 | Paperback | 6 x 9 | 160 pages | Language: English | Copyright Year: 2022

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In 1923, Romano Guardini’s Liturgie und Liturgische Bildung was published in German and later in Italian. For the first time, this overlooked but foundational resource is available in English. In Liturgy and Liturgical Formation, Guardini presents the specific task of the liturgy, and by extension, the ways in which the liturgy forms us to respond to sacramental signs and to understand our place in the community. Pope Francis drew upon Guardini’s insights from Liturgy and Liturgical Formation in his recent apostolic letter, Desiderio Desideravi, highlighting how, as Guardini wrote, the liturgy forms us “to relate religiously as fully human beings.”

Guardini’s efforts to shine a light on liturgical formation continue to this day. The ongoing formation and education of the assembly is essential, and Liturgy and Liturgical Formation provides a lens through which this formation can be realized. Despite the changing times, Guardini’s insights continue to have value for how liturgical formation can enrich our celebration and participation in the liturgy.

In this long-awaited English translation of Liturgy and Liturgical Formation Guardini prompts us to consider more profound questions about the nature of the liturgy than the superficial discussions which often permeate the Catholic blogosphere. Here is a timely reminder that we need to be formed to participate in the liturgy in order for it to transform our daily life in the world.

Kevin D. Magas, PD Assistant Professor of Dogmatic Theology Director of Intellectual Formation, The Liturgical Institute University of St. Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary

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