MINISTRY & LITURGY is a new name for a magazine in its 29th year
of service. For years it has been known as ML, and it will continue to
carry that nickname. But its former formal name, MODERN LITURGY, has slowly
eased off center stage. This change brings the name of the publication
to the same place the content has always been, namely, practical resources
for all ministry personnel.
MINISTRY & LITURGY (ML) is a professional
magazine for members of the parish ministry team. It is dedicated to exploring
the connection between liturgy and life, unpacking the treasures of the
Roman liturgy, and helping ministers use the visual, musical, lively, poetic,
and environmental arts to shape liturgies to their local culture. Below
you will find tables of contents of recent issues. A portion of the content
is available on-line to give you an idea of what each issue contains. Enjoy.
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December 2000
Volume 27 Number 10
Features
The Chapel of the Holy Companions of St. Ignatius Loyola: St. Xavier
High School
Timothy J. Cronin
High school students, armed with
the liturgical documents, help design their new chapel.
Electronic Music Ahead: Proceed with Caution
Terry Arford
Sage advice about the latest electronic bells and whistles. Explore
the difference between entertaining and ministering.
Liturgy of the Hours in American Sign Language
Leia Rosales
The deaf and the hearing came together to celebrate the Hours. This
article may open your ears and your eyes to another way of praying.
Forming Adults in Faith
Maureen Shaughnessy, SC
What will it take to implement the bishops' Our Hearts Were Burning
Within Us? Reflections from a noted religious educator.
Departments
November 2000
Volume 27 Number 9
Features
2000-2001 Visual Arts Awards: Stained Glass
Light is captured and shaped by
these award-winning artists. Enjoy the stained glass wonders.
Stained Glass Award Winners (photos)
An Open Letter to Pope John Paul II
Joseph Pizzat
The papal Letter to Artists inspired this artist-teacher to offer ways
to implement the pope's long-term vision.
Celebrating Mixed Marriages
Dale J. Sieverding
Attending to the details is the key in this marriage celebration. Practical
suggestions for pastors and staff.
Evangelization 101b: Making Friends with your Newspaper
James Jordan
Develop a relationship with the local press using these simple dos
and don'ts.
A House-spell
Adam Brooke-Davis
A poetic reflection and prayer about the gathering place of worship.
Departments
October 2000
Volume 27 Number 8
Features
Tapestry revival
Joan Griffin
Beautiful tapestries are not only
in museums. Find out how to add a tapestry to your worship space.
Sacramental Revolution:
ML Interviews Kenan Osborne (part 2)
What is the shape of sacramental catechesis in a postmodern world?
What happens in a world with few ordained priests?
The church musician's guide to the internet
James W. Rabic
if "MIDI," "plug-ins," and "MP3" sound like a foreign language, tune
in here for a simple translation.
Called to dance before the Lord
Suzanne Tushar
"Full and active participation" in the liturgy can include dancing.
A liturgical dancer offers suggestions for incorporating movement at Mass.
Singing within our limits
Cynthia Goerig
Why choose one piece of music for Mass over another? Practical, pastoral
advice for parish musicians.
Departments
September 2000
Volume 27 Number 7
Features
2000-2001 Visual Arts Awards: Permanent Category
View the winners and get some ideas
for your worship space.
Sacramental Revolution:
ML Interviews Kenan Osborne (part 1)
When is a sacrament a sacrament? A look at sacramental theology through
a postmodern window.
Let the people sing: Accompaniment basics
David Cherwein
The accompanist can encourage or discourage singing. Use these ideas
to improve your parish music ministry.
Liturgy committees
Linda Krehmeier & Marilyn Morgan, RSM
Is your parish liturgy committee bogged down with details? plan time
for both the details and the vision.
Well, well, well
Andre Papineau
A visit to Jacob's well with Jesus and the Samaritan woman, from an
upcoming book of Gospel stories entitled Jesus
and the Kingdom of Nobodies. A second story from this book is also
available on-line at Going Fishing.
Departments
August 2000
Volume 27 Number 6
Features
Our hearts were burning within us: A liturgical
critique
Nick Wagner
Have our catechetical efforts been
misplaced for years? Find out what the bishops are saying.
Chosen with great care:
Funeral repertory and the ministry of consolation
Steve Janco
Suggestions for how to combine the faith story and the family story.
Adapting worship to Asian Cultures
Ricky Manalo, CSP
Do more Asian and Paciic Rim parishioners prompt us to adapt an additional
set of languages and artistic symbols in our liturgies?
From icons to clip art:
42 of the best art sites on the internet
Looking for a contemporary religious image? Want a glimpse into the
Vatican museum? Try these sites for ancient and modern religious art and
architecture.
Church Software Guide
Ministry tools and resources for your parish or personal computer.
Departments
June/July 2000
Volume 27 Number 5
Features
Electronic Music in the liturgy:
The "Aah" vs the "Ugh"
Peter M. Kolar
Answers to your questions about electronic music.
The new millenium
Part 3: Sacred song
Rufino Zaragosa, OFM
What are the roles of cantor, choir, and assembly? A comparison of
the churches of 1000 and 2000.
Passion for freedom:
a eucharistic prayer of inclusion
Jenny Block
Should the eucharistic prayer advocate for people with disabilities?
Catechizing for participation:
Connecting liturgy to life
Kathy Coffey
Suggestions for catechizing adults on the meaning of the Eucharist.
Sacristy security:
Where's the tabernacle key?
Byron Miller, CSSR, and John Thomas Lane, SSS
A humorous look at a common dilemma.
Departments
May 2000
Volume 27 Number 4
Features
The new and Immaculate conception
Daniel A. Madden
The Conception Abbey Basilica is updated with a new palette of colors
and a simpler style.
Re-pitching the tent
Richard Giles
Remodeling or building a new home for the church community? Use these
thrological principles as guidelines.
A new millennium
Part 2: Stones and bones
Rufino Zaragoza, OFM
The basilica style was popular in 1000 but no longer reflects our theology
of church. Part 2 of this 3-part series compaing the church of 1000 and
2000.
Commonly asked questions about becoming Catholic
Paul Turner
Timely excerpts from the forthcoming book: The Catechumenate Answer
Book.
Cycles of light and life: The cosmic origins of liturgy and architecture
Royce A. Yeater, AIA
A nationally recognized architect explores how liturgy and architecture
share common roots in the natural world.
Departments
April 2000
Volume 27 Number 3
Features
Encountering the Easter symbols
Susan Walker
Refresh your experience of the Triduum with taste, touch, smell, sight
and sound.
Six steps to effective mystagogy
Miriam Malone, SNJM
"The end is found in the beginning."
Start mystagogy at the initial interview.
A new millennium
Part 1: Bread and book
Rufino Zaragoza, OFM
First in a three-part series comparing the church of 1000 with the
church of 2000.
The mega-church challenge to parish life
Amy Florian
What can our neighboring mega-churches teach us?
The music of the assembly
Richard A. Schonhoff
A fresh look at the gathering rite using an orchestra as the metaphor.
Departments
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Inside ML
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Worship Times
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Bulletin Board
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Reviews
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Calendar
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Artists Directory
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Planning Guide
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Year of Mark
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Choreographing the Catechumenate
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Home Church
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Sharings
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Liturgical Lil
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Planning Checklist
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Bulletin Insert: Scripture for funerals
Bulletin Insert: Roman collar
March 2000
Volume 27 Number 2
Features
Taking a stand:
Are we sitting too much at our liturgies?
Michael Novak
Does a passive posture make us passive Christians?
Domus Dei:
Breaking new ground or just rearranging furniture?
Initial reaction to the bishop's draft statement on environment and
art.
All are welcome:
Liturgical hospitality for everybody
Jon Pedigo
Just because individuals come together, they do not automatically become
"church," the assembly of the faithful. Explore how people are made welcome
in a multicultural parish.
A 12-step plan for music
Barbara Mount
Try this tested planning process.
Four keys to proclaiming God's word
John Burke, OP
Learn how to arouse faith through the proclamation of the word.
Departments
February 2000
Volume 27 Number 1
Features
1999-2000 Visual Arts Awards:
Seasonal/Occasional category
Looking for art and environment ideas? Let these award winners inspire
you. (Viewing requires Adobe Acrobat Reader).
Ten steps to a better Triduum
Donna M. Cole
Make this year's Triduum the best ever with these practical suggestions.
Liturgical dance:
Considerations for worship committees
Pamela Jane McLean
Need to take another step with your liturgy? Use this article as a
guide to the right ones.
Formation for life in the Body of Christ:
Discovering the Liturgy of the Hours
Terry A. Ginther
Helpful advice on implementing the other liturgy in your parish.
Directory of Ministry Education
ML's annual listing of where to spend your education budget.
Departments
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Inside ML
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Worship Times
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Bulletin Board
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Reviews
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Calendar
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Artists Directory
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Planning Guide
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Year of Mark
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Choreographing the Catechumenate
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Home Church
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Liturgical Lil
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Planning Checklist
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Bulletin Insert: Holy Year
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Bulletin Insert: Valid and Licit
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