Does it make sense that newly ordained priests give their first blessing at the end of the ordination liturgy?
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Author: Liborius Lumma
Liborius Olaf Lumma studied theology and philosophy in Munster (Germany), Munich (Germany), and Innsbruck (Austria). He holds the degrees of Doctor theologiae and Privatdozent (habilitation) and is assistant professor in Liturgical Studies and Sacramental Theology at Innsbruck University. His major research fields are Gregorian Chant, Liturgy of the Hours, and Ecumenical Theology. He is a member of the Ecumenical Commission of the Austrian Bishops’ conference, board member of the German section of the International Association for Studies of Gregorian Chant (AISCGre), and chairman of the Research Center "Synagogue and Churches" at Innsbruck University.
How We Celebrate Vespers
The pattern for a weekly Vespers service, created by Catholic, Evangelical, and Orthodox students.
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How We Celebrate the Sixth Hour
Some personal experiences with a weekly midday prayer in Innsbruck.
Read moreNew President of the Austrian Bishops’ Conference
The archbishop of Salzburg, Franz Lackner O.F.M., has been elected new president of the Austrian bishops’ conference. He follows on the archbishop of Vienna, Cardinal
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Predictions for the Post-Pandemic-Time
What will liturgy after the pandemic look like? Here are six personal predictions.
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More Masses Because of Corona?
On April 28, 2020, the basic reproduction number of the coronavirus in Germany is 1.0, in Austria 0.6. These are very good news, and both
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Corona Pandemic and Oikonomia
How we analyze others amidst the corona pandemic.
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Liturgy 0, Popular Piety 1
Whether the Way of the Cross should be held on March 25 or not.
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Teaching Undergraduates (continued) – Liturgy of the Hours
An introductory course on the Divine Office
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INTROITUS: From St. Stephen to Holy Family
The introit antiphons from December 26 to December 29, 2019
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