Taking Liturgy Seriously 3 - Praying the Liturgy

The third Taking Liturgy Seriously online course begins in January 2025.

This year, the focus will be on liturgical spirituality, taking its inspiration from Pope Francis’ letter on liturgical formation, Desiderio Desideravi: “‘I would like this letter to help us to rekindle our wonder for the beauty of the truth of the Christian celebration.” (n.62)

The aim of the course is to enable personal reflection on what it means to be a member of the worshipping community, how others are worshipping with you, and how ministering in all its forms is a part of our own worship and prayer.  It will develop a clear understanding of how the Church’s liturgy expresses her theology and spirituality.

The course will run online (Zoom) and comprise six modules of three consecutive Thursday evenings from January to November 2025 at 7.30 to 8.45pm.

Module 1
Thursdays 23 & 30 January and 6 February 2025
Liturgy as Prayer
Kathryn Turner

Module 2
Thursdays 13, 20 & 27 March 2025
The Words We Speak: Prayer and the Liturgical Texts
Kevin McGinnell

Module 3
Thursdays 8, 15 & 22 May 2025
The Word of God: Praying through Scripture
Fleur Dorrell & David McLaughlin

Module 4
Thursdays 19 & 26 June and 3 July 2025
Praying as We Serve: Spirituality and Ministry
Paul Turner

Module 5
Thursdays 18 & 25 September and 2 October 2025
Here in this Place: Prayer and the Environment
Tom O’Loughlin

Module 6
Thursdays 6, 13 & 20 November 2025
Whoever Sings, Prays Twice: Prayer through Music
Martin Barry and Mary Rouse

The cost is £30 per module or £150 if booking all six modules together.

For further information and to book your place, please contact [email protected]