SMS Reference(30 July to 5th August)

Day

Focus

Words

 

Sat 30 July

Intro

This week: Hope&Joy through Liturgy. Different ways of celebrating evoke strong responses. Vatican II gives some helpful principles for how we worship together.

 

Sun 31 July

Scripture

'Where 2 or 3 gather together in my name, I am there in their midst.' (Mt 18:20). In how many ways do we experience Christ present among us in our liturgy?

Mt 18:20

Mon 1 August

V2 Quote

The liturgy through which the work of our redemption is exercised is the outstanding means for the faithful to express in their lives Christ's mystery. (Vatican II)

SACROSANCTUM CONCILIUM(2)

Tues 2 August

V2 Quote

In the liturgy God speaks to His people - Christ is still proclaiming His gospel. And the people reply to God both by song and prayer. (Vatican II)

SACROSANCTUM CONCILIUM(33)

Wed 3 August

V2 Quote

The rites should be marked by a noble simplicity - short, clear, and free from useless repetitions - within the people’s powers of understanding. (V2)

SACROSANCTUM CONCILIUM(34)

Thurs 4 August

Papal quote 1

Ever anew we must allow our hearts to be withdrawn from the force of gravity, which pulls them down, and inwardly raise them high in truth and love. (BXVI)

Pope Benedict XVI 22/3/08

Fri 5 August

Action/ Reflection

Is the celebration of Mass the highpoint of my life? How can I more fully participate in Mass? How do I pray with others and not just alongside them?