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The Spirit of the Liturgy (German: Der Geist der Liturgie) is a 2000 book written by Joseph Ratzinger (Pope Benedict XVI) before his ascension to the papacy.
Sep 1, 2000 · Considered by Ratzinger devotees as his greatest work on the Liturgy, this profound and beautifully written treatment of the great prayer of the Church will help readers rediscover the Liturgy in all its hidden spiritual wealth and transcendent grandeur as the very center of our Christian life.
The primary and exclusive aim of the liturgy is not the expression of the individual's reverence and worship for God. It is not even concerned with the awakening, formation, and sanctification of the individual soul as such. Nor does the onus of liturgical action and prayer rest with the individual.
Aug 31, 2014 · Ratzinger explains how the liturgy developed, how it relates to Scripture, history, and the cosmos, and the difference between those aspects of the liturgy that are central and irreducible and those that may develop further.
- Joseph Ratzinger
Sep 17, 2013 · The spirit of the liturgy. by. Benedict XVI, Pope, 1927-; Saward, John. Publication date. 2000. Topics. Catholic Church, Catholic Church. Publisher. San Francisco : Ignatius Press.
Jan 1, 2001 · Considered by Ratzinger devotees as his greatest work on the Liturgy, this profound and beautifully written treatment of the great prayer of the Church will help readers rediscover the Liturgy in all its hidden spiritual wealth and transcendent grandeur as the very center of our Christian life.
Aug 26, 2014 · Considered by Ratzinger devotees as his greatest work on the Liturgy, this profound and beautifully written treatment of the "great prayer of the Church" will help readers rediscover the Liturgy in...
