Dr Gareth Leyshon - Liturgical Resources

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History of Mass and Holy Communion

• In Search of the Last Supper - how we got from the Upper Room to Mass as we celebrate it today.
• The history of Daily Communion.
• Historical and current texts and rubrics for the celebration of Mass.

Celebration of Mass

• A Planning Template for Liturgy Groups preparing Mass
  A guide to the various Eucharistic Prayers

  A guide to marking up the Roman Missal

  Planning a Mass: An A to Z Guide

  Abstract: Contains three parts. 1: a brief guide to the liturgical seasons and ranks of memoria, feast and solemnity; 2: a summary of the possible ways of celebrating each part of the Mass; 3: A guide to help you identify and plan the most important parts of the Mass for particular kinds of celebration.

Celebration of the Baptism of Infants

• Planning a Baptism - Practicalities
  Abstract: An outline guide and checklist for celebrants planning the baptism of an Infant.

• Planning a Baptism - Liturgy
  Abstract: A guide, particularly useful for celebrants, of the practicalities of each stage of the Rite of Baptism for Infants

• Planning a Baptism - Music
  Abstract: A consideration of music suitable for use at Baptisms.

• Readings for Infant Baptisms
  Abstract: The full official selection of readings, published on line by St John's Wood Parish.

Celebration of the Sacrament of Reconciliation

• Minimal Full Rite of Reconciliation

  Abstract: The full rite of Reconciliation for an Individual Penitent envisages a Liturgy of the Word as a 'call to conversion'. This rite uses the shortest possible text for each stage of the rite to give a full rite on one side of A4.

Pastoral Care of the Sick and Dying

• Index of Rites for a Sick or Dying Infant, including Stillbirth

  Abstract: An index of the various rites of the Church associated with childbirth. Includes blessings of parents before and after birth, and rites for the parents and child after stillbirth, miscarriage, and death of a child, both unbaptised and baptised; also rites for a sick child and a child who recovers.

Christian Funerals

• Celebrant's Guide to Planning Funeral Rites
  Abstract: includes appendices on funeral music.
• Planning Grids for Funeral Rites
  Abstract: includes grids for vigil, requiem mass followed by committal, funeral liturgy followed by committal, and single service including committal in a crematorium.

Readings for Funerals

Abstract: The full official selection of readings, published on line by St John's Wood Parish.

Celebration of Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament

• Guide to celebrating Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament in a Monstrance with Benediction

  Abstract: A guide to what the Church expects for the celebration of Benediction, and useful resources.

Resources for Marriage

• A guide to marriage paperwork (fees will not be the same in other places)
• Readings for your wedding
• Guidelines for preparing a booklet for your Wedding Service (without Mass)
• Guidelines for preparing a booklet for your Wedding Service (with Mass)

Celebration of the Liturgy of the Hours

• Guide to the Divine Office
  Abstract: A breakdown of the different parts of each hour of the Divine Office and how they can be joined for different celebrations.

• The General Introduction to the Liturgy of the Hours
  Abstract: The full official selection of readings, published on line by St John's Wood Parish.

• Hymn Tunes for the Divine Office
  Abstract:A series of indices of the hymns in Morning & Evening Prayer (edition for the UK, Ireland and Australia) allowing suitable tunes to be easily identified.

Tips on Preaching

• Preaching a Homily at Mass

  Abstract: Ten tips for effective communication gleaned over years of public speaking..

Celebrating Easter in the Family

• Keeping Easter in the Family

  Abstract: For those families seeking to make Easter a prayerful occassion for the whole family, some of these ideas may be of value.

A Selection of Shrines

• Paray-le-Monial
• Divine Mercy Sanctuary in Krakow, Poland
• Walsingham
• Cardigan - Our Lady of the Taper
• Penrhys
• Rue du Bac - Shrine of the Medal of the Immaculate Conception
• Lourdes
• Pellevoisin and Microsite by drgareth
• Fatima
• Clydach - St Vincent de Paul
• Pantasaph - St Pio of Pietrelcina
• Holywell - St Winefride

Useful Web Resources

Official Documents

• The Liturgy Office of the Catholic Bishops of England and Wales
• The International Commission on English in the Liturgy
• The Vatican's Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments

  Unofficial but very useful sites

• Society of St Gregory
• Liturgy of the Hours Apostolate
• Liturgy of the Hours from Universalis
• CatholicLiturgy.Com
• EWTN documents library
• Homilies.Com
• HermanoLeon - useful clip art for liturgy booklets
• Radiant Light - beautiful colour images

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