When I Hear "Liturgical Dancer"

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When I hear " liturgical dancers" I think of jumping off a bridge!
Mike
 
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HagiaSophia:
I didn’t know if I should laugh or cry when I saw this one:

Liturgical Dance at recent CTA Convention
cta-usa.org/conf2005successful/photopage.html
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It looks like a circus act to me!😦
 
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msproule:
…I also expect to hear:
  • “Eucharistic Minister”
  • “Pastoral Administrator, Sister Soandso”
  • “Faith Community”
  • “Gospel reflection”
  • Alternative lyrics for the Agnus Dei
  • The Precious Blood being poured out into glass "chalices"
  • “Lord of the Dance”
…but never:
  • GIRM
  • Redemptionis Sacramentum
  • Latin
But then again, I may not have stuck around long enough to hear these other things! Find me at the orthodox parish across town.
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Is that not supposed to happen?

Andrea
 
…I also expect to hear:
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  • “Eucharistic Minister”
  • “Pastoral Administrator, Sister Soandso”
  • “Faith Community”
  • “Gospel reflection”
  • Alternative lyrics for the Agnus Dei
  • The Precious Blood being poured out into glass "chalices"
  • “Lord of the Dance”
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AWall:
Is that not supposed to happen?

Andrea
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No, that is not supposed to happen. Cf Redemtionis Sacramentum paragraph #117.
“Reprobated, therefore, is any practice of using for the celebration of Mass common vessels, or others lacking in quality, or devoid of all artistic merit or which are mere containers, as also other vessels made from glass, earthenware, clay, or other materials that break easily.”

vatican.va/roman_curia/congregations/ccdds/documents/rc_con_ccdds_doc_20040423_redemptionis-sacramentum_en.html
 
Is there a novena for the prevention of liturgical dancing or does that come under exorcism ?
 
True story. One Christmas we went to midnight Mass, and after Communion I was kneeling in the pew and praying (mostly just saying “Thank You!”). I had my eyes closed, and at some point I noticed a slight “clump, thumpity, clump”. It soon became “Thump, Clumpity, Thump” and then “CLUMP, THUMPITY, CLUMP”. I opened my eyes to see who was driving livestock down the aisle and just as I did, to my great surprise, a gaggle of liturgical dancers thundered by. Whatever prayerful thoughts I was having were replaced by some very sour ones.

And yes, the Grecian urn scene pretty much conveys the tone of the whole episode.
 
When I hear “Liturgical Dancer” I thank the Good Lord for having never experienced it. Hopefully I never do.

God Bless and Mary Keep!
Mordocai
 
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Shoshana:
I have sent for Father Amorth…
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As for prayer, Father Amorth of Rome suggests this one:

"O Father, come and visit our home (shop, office, and so forth) and protect us from the lures of the enemy; may Your holy angels come to guard our peace and may your blessing remain with us forever. In Christ Our Lord, Amen.

He left out church.
 
tom.wineman said:
As for prayer, Father Amorth of Rome suggests this one:

"O Father, come and visit our home (shop, office, and so forth) and protect us from the lures of the enemy; may Your holy angels come to guard our peace and may your blessing remain with us forever. In Christ Our Lord, Amen.

He left out church.
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Code:
Maybe we will have to ask him to include ‘Church’ as there are some parishes with liturgical dansers, :rolleyes: clown masses, :rolleyes: , ordination of women priests, :rolleyes: and the beat goes on…:crying:
 
Ok, now wait a minute…

Whats the problem with Liturgical? I am involved in the Liturgical team at my church. Is it taboo to dance for the lord? I personally think its better than the way most kids dance at prom, or any other celebration like that. We don’t wear tights, we wear white gowns, and we DONT DO LITURGICAL IN MASS. But I have seen this form of prayer break HEARTS OF STONE! Shoot, it can even bring you to tears.

Common people, you think were being a little TOO hard on those who are trying to reach out to others, we all dont have to pray the Rosary (By the way, I love the Rosary).

God Bless,
Ryan
 
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RomanRyan1088:
Ok, now wait a minute…

Whats the problem with Liturgical? I am involved in the Liturgical team at my church. Is it taboo to dance for the lord? I personally think its better than the way most kids dance at prom, or any other celebration like that. We don’t wear tights, we wear white gowns, and we DONT DO LITURGICAL IN MASS. But I have seen this form of prayer break HEARTS OF STONE! Shoot, it can even bring you to tears.

Common people, you think were being a little TOO hard on those who are trying to reach out to others, we all dont have to pray the Rosary (By the way, I love the Rosary).

God Bless,
Ryan
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Thank you Ryan for your comment! But you just stated yourself, as long as it isn’t within Mass. And that is the point…no liturgical danse during the Sacrifice of the mass. Any other time is fine with me…
 
When I hear “Liturgical Dancer” I wonder if there is title for someone who sticks their leg out into the aisle. Would that person be a “Liturgical Tripper”?

I know that was mean, but that’s what I thought of.
 
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msproule:
…I also expect to hear:
  • “Eucharistic Minister”
  • “Pastoral Administrator, Sister Soandso”
  • “Faith Community”
  • “Gospel reflection”
  • Alternative lyrics for the Agnus Dei
  • The Precious Blood being poured out into glass “chalices”
  • “Lord of the Dance”
…but never:
  • GIRM
  • Redemptionis Sacramentum
  • Latin
But then again, I may not have stuck around long enough to hear these other things! Find me at the orthodox parish across town.
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As ususal, you are dead on with this! You are just brilliant! 🙂
 
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