liturgy

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But this is merely liturgy now, no longer a block to understanding.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025

Simon partially follows the traditional Catholic mass liturgy with new texts by Courtney Ware Lett and Marc Bamuthi Joseph that work through doubt and oppression, ultimately celebrating life.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2025

Despite the couple's spiritual beliefs, this weekend's wedding ceremony will follow a more traditional canon, with Parish Priest Margit Lovise Holte officiating according to the Norwegian Church's wedding liturgy.

From BBC • Aug. 29, 2024

They're therefore absent from the liturgy and the Eucharist.

From Salon • Jul. 15, 2024

The old mass proceeded with sure, blind pomp precisely because Catholics had faith in their public identity as Catholics; the old liturgy was ceremonial because of the Church’s assumption that worship is a public event.

From "Hunger of Memory" by Richard Rodriguez