Speaking of Liturgy

Jan 29 2025 45 ep. 12 mins 3
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The ACU Centre for Liturgy proudly presents an exciting array of local and international experts who explore a wide range of liturgy-related topics. Our podcasts feature thought-provoking discussions on Catholic liturgy, liturgical music, art and architecture, liturgy in Catholic schools, preaching, and more. Join us, and listen to some of the world’s best, ’Speaking of Liturgy’.

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Presiding with style and grace

Jan 29 2025 13 mins  
Fr Brian Nichols discusses the art of presiding and how the best ministers invite people into prayer. He describes some of the qualities associated with good liturgical leadership. Rev Brian Nichols is a priest of the Archdiocese of Hobart, Tasmania, Australia, and is currently Vice-Rector of Corpus Christi Seminary in Melbourne. He also teaches Liturgical and Sacramental Theology

Reflections on a life - Part 2

Jan 21 2025 26 mins  
In part 2 of his interview, Fr Frank O’Loughlin reflects on the way some of the sacraments and rites of the Church are celebrated and comments on Pope Francis’ recent emphasis on liturgical formation and training.

Reflections on a life - Part 1

Dec 15 2024 19 mins  
Fr Frank O'Loughlin reflects on his life as an academic, teacher and pastor in relation to the implementation of the liturgy in the years since the Second Vatican Council and makes some personal observations. Rev Dr Francis O'Loughlin was ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of Melbourne in 1969. He served on the staff of Catholic Theological College in Melbourne from 1977 to 1996

Gathering the prayers and the people: the Collect in the Liturgy

Nov 27 2024 11 mins  
Professor Gerard Moore investigates the origins of the Collect, an ancient prayer form frequently prayed in the liturgy, and describes its role and some of its main features. Professor Gerard Moore is Principal of the BBI – The Australian Institute of Theological Education in Sydney. He earned a Doctorate in Sacred Theology from the Catholic University of America in Washington, D

Advent: Wait in Joyful Hope

Nov 26 2024 18 mins  
Dr Jenny O’Brien explores the season of Advent, discussing the first and second comings of Christ and key characteristics of this time of joyful expectation and hope. She offers some helpful pastoral music suggestions. Dr Jennifer O’Brien gained her Doctorate in Sacred Liturgy from Sant’Ansemo Pontifical University, Rome, and also holds Masters degrees in Theology and Religio

From Latin to English: The work of ICEL

Oct 31 2024 11 mins  
Fr Andrew Menke, the recently appointed Executive Director of the International Commission for English in the Liturgy (ICEL), outlines the work of ICEL undertaken on behalf of the English speaking Conferences of Bishops around the world. He describes some of the steps involved in translating Latin texts into English. Rev Andrew Menke is a priest of the diocese of Lincoln, Nebraska

The Music of Taizé:  A Rich and Versatile Resource for Liturgical Prayer

Oct 13 2024 13 mins  
Sr Judith Kubicki explores the significance and versatility of music from Taize, France, highlighting its ability to unify diverse groups and encourage the participation of all worshippers.   Sr Dr Judith Kubicki CSSF is assistant professor emerita in the Theology Department of Fordham University, New York.  Currently she serves as provincial minister of the Felician Siste

Eucharist and Justice: Becoming what We Receive

Sep 29 2024 9 mins  
Fr Ronald Raab C.S.C reflects on the connection between Eucharist and justice in light of his ministry. He invites us to be truly transformed by the Eucharist so that we can participate fully in the mission of Jesus Christ in the world. Rev Ronald Patrick Raab C.S.C. ministers among the vulnerable and marginalized of society and the Church. He speaks and writes about prayer and se

From Anglican to Catholic: The Development of the Ordinariate and Its Ritual Forms

Sep 15 2024 11 mins  
Fr Stephen Hill discusses the treasures of Anglican patrimony and ecclesial unity, inviting us to learn more about the Ordinariate in Australia. Rev Dr Stephen Hill is Vicar General of the Personal Ordinariate of Our Lady of the Southern Cross in Australia. He ministered as an Anglican Priest from 2008 and was ordained a Catholic Priest in 2013. He holds a PhD in Catholic Theolo

Hymnody - the faith we sing

Aug 28 2024 17 mins  
Sr Delores Dufner, OSB explores the significance of hymn texts we sing in the liturgy, describing how they express and shape faith. She invites us to consider the characteristics of a well-crafted hymn text. Sr Delores Dufner, OSB is a member of St Benedict’s Monastery in St Joseph, Minnesota. An internationally composer of renown, and text writer, she is published in hymn colle