 Heaven on Earth:
The Inner Meaning of the Divine Liturgy
WK-91-01 Introduction to the Theme: What do we Mean by the Word ‘Liturgy’? In the Divine Liturgy we are expressing ourselves as true living human persons. How in practice can we express this in the liturgy? How does the concept of we, I, us and the Trinity work in the context of this communion? WK-91-02 It is Time for the Lord to Act What kind of time is it? What is the contrast between heaven and earth in the liturgy? What is the kingdom of God? WK-91-03 This Sacrifice Without
Shedding of Blood What is sacrifice? Who offers what to whom? What is the relation of Eucharist to the cross? WK-91-05 Send Down Thy Holy Spirit: Eucharist and Pentecost How do we receive the Holy Spirit in communion? What about the presence of Christ in the Mystery? WK-91-06 With the Fear of God: Preparing for Holy Communion The three main ways to prepare for communion is prayer, fasting and confession. Why go to confession? This is an excellent message on its own. It is practical, balanced and passionate. WK-91-07 The House of the Physician: Confession as a Mystery of Inner Healing What is the nature of the mystery of confession? The two models: juridical and therapeutic. Practical guidelines for confession for priests and lay people. WK-91-08 Let us Go Forth: Living the Liturgy How does the peace from above enter our hearts through the Divine Liturgy? What are the two altars where we bring our sacrifices? How does ecology fit into the Liturgy?
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The Divine Liturgy that the Lord has
given to us humans is the final mystery of God’s revelation to man. The aim
of this series of lectures is to appreciate with vividness, this Divine Work. This is neither an outward description nor a history of its formation but a glimpse
of certain key moments into the inner meaning of the service. Clergy and laymen
alike will be greatly edified by hearing these lectures over and over.
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