Some thoughts about the introit Populus Sion on the 2nd Sunday of Advent.
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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.
Austrian Bishop: People Call for Married Priests and Female Deacons
If the Eucharist is to be the font, center, and summit of the Church’s life, something has to change.
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Things I Like About Eastern Christianity (Part 4)
Why most Eastern traditions do not know instrumental music in their liturgies.
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Teaching Undergraduates (continued) – Introduction to Liturgy in 585 minutes
It is a “Crash Course” – known as “Crashkurs Liturgie.”
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National Anthems in Church Hymnals?
A viewpoint on national anthems in Christian liturgy.
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Don’t Be Too Roman!
What the Ecumenical Directory says about Catholics’ behavior when they join a service of another church.
Read moreAward of European Church Music for Godehard Joppich
A few days ago, the German theologian and church musician Godehard Joppich was honored with the 2018 Award of European Church Music. Among Joppich’s predecessors
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Things I Like About Eastern Christianity (Part 3)
Liturgy as a sacred roleplay in contrast to liturgy as an opportunity to exercise power over others.
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What To Do When There is No Mass?
Some options with their pros and cons.
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Things I Like About Eastern Christianity (Part 2)
The Christian East has never known a priestly “private Mass.ˮ
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