Saturday, January 08, 2005
“All Are Welcome in This Place”
As we prepare to build a bridge to the 2010s, it is incumbent upon Postmodern Liturgists to bring new resources to our worship experiences that build on the best of what we have while preparing us for the challenges ahead.
Here at The Institute for Postmodern Liturgist Resources, we are meeting that need in new and exciting ways.
Lex Orandi includes new lyrics that are meant to shape the faith and practice of the community. The name comes from a Latin phrase that means something like “people’s prayers shape their beliefs”. The use of a Latin phrase, while repugnant to us as Postmodern Liturgists, is meant to give us cover with those nasty right wingers who make our lives so miserable. Besides, we just love having something “randy” in church with us! :-)
Speaking of conservatives, I am a Daughter of Trent gives the Postmodern Liturgist a resource to use with those cranky traditionalists – the tunes and numbers correspond with tunes and numbers in other worship aids, but the words give the reader the impression that the Postmodern Liturgist may have some conservative sympathies. (Don’t worry, we know better!) We recommend that the copies of I am a Daughter of Trent be distributed to those who kneel and pray during the social time before the Gathering Song, as they’re likeliest to have the conservative problem. This should also get these potential troublemakers to start interacting during this important time for community-building. (Added bonus: the cover will be printed to acrostically spell “idiot”, so you can insult the trads all the time! Over time, maybe they’ll even become useful idiots.)
Rainbow Connection takes the best-loved Catholic hymns and brings them up-to-date in terms of sexual diversity and sensitivity. Since it shares tunes with other worship aids, it can be introduced incrementally to those members of the community who will be most receptive to it. Per the precedent set in sexual liberation generally, we’ll make the switch to the whole community gradually.
We’ve also included some Works in Progress for your review and comment.
Please remember that, as befits a community built on collaboration, all projects of the Institute are the product of committees. Just scroll down to find samples from the collection that are right for your community.
Here at The Institute for Postmodern Liturgist Resources, we are meeting that need in new and exciting ways.
Lex Orandi includes new lyrics that are meant to shape the faith and practice of the community. The name comes from a Latin phrase that means something like “people’s prayers shape their beliefs”. The use of a Latin phrase, while repugnant to us as Postmodern Liturgists, is meant to give us cover with those nasty right wingers who make our lives so miserable. Besides, we just love having something “randy” in church with us! :-)
Speaking of conservatives, I am a Daughter of Trent gives the Postmodern Liturgist a resource to use with those cranky traditionalists – the tunes and numbers correspond with tunes and numbers in other worship aids, but the words give the reader the impression that the Postmodern Liturgist may have some conservative sympathies. (Don’t worry, we know better!) We recommend that the copies of I am a Daughter of Trent be distributed to those who kneel and pray during the social time before the Gathering Song, as they’re likeliest to have the conservative problem. This should also get these potential troublemakers to start interacting during this important time for community-building. (Added bonus: the cover will be printed to acrostically spell “idiot”, so you can insult the trads all the time! Over time, maybe they’ll even become useful idiots.)
Rainbow Connection takes the best-loved Catholic hymns and brings them up-to-date in terms of sexual diversity and sensitivity. Since it shares tunes with other worship aids, it can be introduced incrementally to those members of the community who will be most receptive to it. Per the precedent set in sexual liberation generally, we’ll make the switch to the whole community gradually.
We’ve also included some Works in Progress for your review and comment.
Please remember that, as befits a community built on collaboration, all projects of the Institute are the product of committees. Just scroll down to find samples from the collection that are right for your community.
