Liturgical celebrations should never be long for the sake of being long, nor should they be short for the sake of being short.
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Author: Timothy Brunk
Timothy Brunk is associate professor of theology at Villanova University. He teaches courses in sacramental theology and in pastoral care of the sick. His major research focus at present is the interplay of consumer culture and sacramental worship. A number of articles on the topic are in print and a book is in the works.
Pirates, Pelagius and Prayer
Whatever else may be happening in Christian worship, God is there to say, “I have some help for you.”
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Refugees and Baptism
What does it mean to celebrate baptism in a world where refugees drown?
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Liturgical Vignettes from the Holy Land
Some liturgical moments during my pilgrimage.
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Sacred, Secular and Cell Phones
The fundamental issue in my classroom was a split between profane (how one uses cell phone) and sacred (God-stuff).
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Reflection on Lenten Sacrifice
This, rather, is the fasting that I wish!
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Liturgy, Distraction, and Children
The presence of each person old or young, tall or short, blind or sighted, nourishes each person.
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Second Sunday of Advent
Our readings for the Second Sunday of Advent this year remind us that the Advent of the Messiah is the Advent of justice and joy.
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Eucharistic Praying and Consumerism
However important the institution narrative of the Eucharistic Prayer may be, excessive emphasis on that narrative can obscure the wider context of thanksgiving to the Father that is the raison d’être of the prayer.
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Teaching Undergraduates (continued)
If you are a teacher or catechist, how do you invite students to ponder the nature of theological learning?
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