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Office of Divine Worship

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680 W. Peachtree St. NW
Atlanta, GA 30308

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Mystical Body, Mystical Voice

Mystical Body, Mystical Voice is a comprehensive program whose aim is to prepare the Catholic Faithful for the reception of the translation of the third typical edition of the Roman Missal. An initiative of the Liturgical Institute at the University of Saint Mary of the Lake, it is grounded in sacramental theology and the liturgical rites of the Church.

This one-day workshop is designed for clergy and church staff. It is intended to give the necessary tools to teach others about the liturgy and the words we say at Mass.  The two program is developed around two segments: a liturgical primer, and a detailed look at the texts of the Mass. Based on the liturgical principle “lex orandi, lex credendi,” this workshop explores the idea that “the Church says what she believes when she prays, and means what she says.”

Part I, the Liturgical Primer, shows how Christ is present in the liturgy, how He continues to work through the sacraments of the Church.  It examines how the language in the liturgy expresses His mystical voice.

Part II, Liturgical Fresco, considers the new texts of the Missal in light of Liturgiam Authenticam and the renewal of the Second Vatican Council, provides an in-depth look at the rich meaning of the texts, and offers practical suggestions for catechesis of the Faithful.

Mystical Body, Mystical Voice also includes resources for liturgical catechesis:

  • A book version of Mystical Body, Mystical Voice
  • A collection of Liturgical Homilies on the principal themes of the Church’s liturgy and her texts
  • Bulletin Resources in conjunction with the homilies
  • Electronic media: Podcasts, internet videos, downloadable resources

The workshop will be presented by

The workshop will be presented by Mr. Christopher Carstens, M.A.L., Director of the Office of Sacred Worship, La Crosse, WI

Rev. Douglas Martis, Ph.D., S.T.D., Director of the Liturgical Institute, University of Saint Mary of the Lake, Mundelein, IL.

Two sessions of the workshop will be offered in the Archdiocese of Atlanta:

  • September 24, 2010
  • September 25, 2010

pdf Registration Form

Learn more about this program on the Mystical Body Mystical Voice Website: www.mysticalbodymysticalvoice.org/