Sacrosanctum Concilium Exploring Liturgical Futures

This book introduces new scholarship exploring liturgical futures in light of Sacrosanctum Concilium at 60+. In critical dialogue with a variety of knowledge areas, scientific developments, evolving philosophical and technological innovations, and contemporary cultural trends and flows, it considers the place of liturgy in today’s world and its anticipated futures. Utilising a range of research methodologies, authors from Australia, New Zealand, and the USA reflect on and advance many key sections of Sacrosanctum Concilium, investigating topics such as: liturgical music, active participation, liturgical architecture, inculturation of the liturgical year, liturgical formation of seminarians, liturgy and affect, forming children for sacramental reception, vernacular translation, the basis of SC’s general principles, an ecumenical view of inherent liturgical hierarchies, and advancing notions of sacramentality in light of Laudato Si’. This book honors but goes beyond the original vision of Sacrosanctum Concilium, and is important for scholars looking to engage post-postmodern societal trajectories and dialogue with emerging fields of discourse in liturgical studies.

Clare V. Johnson is Professor of Liturgical Studies and Sacramental Theology, and Director of the ACU Centre for Liturgy, Australian Catholic University. She has taught liturgy and sacramental theology at Notre Dame USA, University of Notre Dame Australia, and ACU.  She has published widely in liturgy and sacramental theology, and directs the ACU Centre for Liturgy’s academic, formation, and professional development programs for Catholic dioceses, schools, agencies, and parishes throughout Australia.

Gerard Moore is Professor of Liturgical Studies, Principal and CEO BBI-The Australian Institute of Theological Education, Pennant Hills, NSW Australia. He has taught widely in liturgy and sacramental theology and published extensively in worship, liturgical spirituality, and social justice. He has served as Head of School of Theology at Charles Sturt University and lecturer and Director (Research) within the Sydney College of Divinity. 

Peter G. Williams AM is Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia, Diocese of Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia. He served for eleven years as Executive Secretary of the Bishops commission for Liturgy for the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference.  He was Director of Liturgy for World Youth Day in Sydney 2008 and was Chair of the editorial committee for Australia’s Catholic Worship Book II.  He teaches liturgy at the Catholic Institute of Sydney.

Foreword – John F Baldovin SJ.- Chapter 1. Introduction – Clare V Johnson, Gerard Moore, and Peter G Williams.- Chapter 2. John F Baldovin SJ. “A Liturgical Reform in Peril? Sacrosanctum Concilium Sixty Years On.- Chapter 3. Gerard Moore.  “Expanding the future Lex: the roles of tradition, culture, and eschatology in critiquing liturgy’s founding principles.- Chapter 4. Stephen Burns.  “Thinking around the ‘Hierarchical Array’: Ecumenical Explanations.- Chapter 5. Kevin W Irwin. “Advancing SC’s sacramental liturgical theology and praxis in light of Laudato Si’. Chapter 6. Michael Wallace. “Distance Looks Our Way: Sacrosanctum Concilium and Inculturation of the Liturgical Year in the South of Aotearoa New Zealand.- Chapter 7. Tom Elich. “Creating Vernacular Liturgy: An Insider View. Chapter 8. Clare V Johnson.  “Affect, emotion, and ritual effectiveness: the potential of affect science to enhance liturgical celebration. Chapter 9.  Jennifer Wakeling.  “Promoting Active Participation through Musical-Liturgical Dynamic Space. Chapter 9. Stephen Hackett MSC. “‘Pre-eminent manifestation of the Church’: The Cathedral and the future of liturgical architecture. Chapter 10. Paul Taylor. “Singing the Entrance and Communion Propers: Recent Context and Future Models. Chapter 11. Stephen Hackett MSC. “‘Pre-Eminent Manifestation of the Church’: The Cathedral and the Future of Liturgical Architecture.- Chapter 12. Peter G. Williams. “’Understand what you do, imitate what you celebrate’: Liturgical Education and Formation for Those Preparing for Ordination.- Chapter 13. Barry M Craig. “Manducare vobiscum: Liturgical Formation for Participation. Chapter.14 Teresa Berger. “Liturgy’s Imagined Futures: Beyond Vatican II’s Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy.

Clare V. Johnson is Professor of Liturgical Studies and Sacramental Theology, and Director of the ACU Centre for Liturgy, Australian Catholic University. She has taught liturgy and sacramental theology at Notre Dame USA, University of Notre Dame Australia, and ACU.  She has published widely in liturgy and sacramental theology, and directs the ACU Centre for Liturgy’s academic, formation, and professional development programs for Catholic dioceses, schools, agencies, and parishes throughout Australia.

Gerard Moore is Professor of Liturgical Studies, Principal and CEO BBI-The Australian Institute of Theological Education, Pennant Hills, NSW Australia. He has taught widely in liturgy and sacramental theology and published extensively in worship, liturgical spirituality, and social justice. He has served as Head of School of Theology at Charles Sturt University and lecturer and Director (Research) within the Sydney College of Divinity. 

Peter G. Williams AM is Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia, Diocese of Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia. He served for eleven years as Executive Secretary of the Bishops commission for Liturgy for the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference.  He was Director of Liturgy for World Youth Day in Sydney 2008 and was Chair of the editorial committee for Australia’s Catholic Worship Book II.  He teaches liturgy at the Catholic Institute of Sydney.