Augustine's Liturgical Spirituality

Abstract : The majority of contemporary presentations of Augustine’s spirituality focus on the interior, personal dimensions of prayer and contemplation. This article argues that Augustine also has a rich but underappreciated liturgical spirituality, wherein regular participation in the liturgy, wit...

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Author:James-Peter Trares
Published: S.n., s.l., 2022
Volume:53
Pages:185-202
Language:English
Periodical:Augustinian Studies
Number:2
ISSN:0094-5323
Format:Article
Topic:- Works > Liturgy in augustinian work
Status:Active
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Summary:Abstract : The majority of contemporary presentations of Augustine’s spirituality focus on the interior, personal dimensions of prayer and contemplation. This article argues that Augustine also has a rich but underappreciated liturgical spirituality, wherein regular participation in the liturgy, with its external and ecclesial elements, is important for Christian spiritual formation and expression. Examining a variety of texts from the Augustinian corpus, this article outlines major themes in Augustine’s liturgical spirituality and encourages further scholarly engagement with this theme.