Christian Prayers & Resources

inspired by the Celtic Christian Church

Liturgy

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What is liturgy?

Again, according from the Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church the word is used in two senses:-

• Firstly it relates to all of the prescribed services of the Church, as contrasted with private devotions.

• Secondly and especially in the Eastern Church it describes the Eucharist.

In practice, liturgy is a set of responsive prayers that enable a congregation to participate in the dialogue of worship. In some traditions congregational participation is the norm and done freely and openly through words, song and action. To others it is not, and a liturgy enables a person to feel a part of the worship and prayer offering to God, in a way that they might not if it were all led from the front.

A variety of responsive prayer is offered