Rick Perlstein

Leaders are for calling people to their better angels, for helping guide them to a kind of sterner, more mature sense of what we need to do. To me, Reagan's brand of leadership was what I call 'a liturgy of absolution.' He absolved Americans almost in a priestly role to contend with sin. Who wouldn't want that?

American Historian

Martin Rees

As regards my own 'philosophy,' I continue to be inspired by the music, liturgy and architectural tradition of the Anglican Church in which I was brought up. No one can fail to be uplifted by great cathedrals - such as that at Ely, near my home in Cambridge.

British Scientist

Hedi Slimane

I like the ritual, the liturgy of a well-crafted, emotional fashion show. I will never be jaded with this side of fashion. The catwalk is pure anthropology, something like an esoteric encrypted parade. It can totally be replaced but it will be missed.

French Designer

Pope Paul VI

The Eucharistic mystery stands at the heart and center of the liturgy since it is the fount of life by which we are cleansed and strengthened to live not for ourselves but for God and to be united in love among ourselves.

Italian Clergyman

John Irving

I grew up in a family where, through my teenage years, I was expected to go to church on Sunday. It wasn't terribly painful. I thought some of the stories were neat; I liked some of the liturgy and some of the songs.

American Novelist

Frederica Mathewes-Green

There are lots of things to like about being Eastern Orthodox - incense, liturgies, all the baklava you can eat - but you know what I like best? None of that stupid 'women's ministry' stuff.

Author

Alice McDermott

The language of the Catholic Church - the liturgy, the prayer, the gospels - was in many ways my first poetry.

American Writer

Elaine Pagels

I am enormously susceptible to religious environments - the music, the liturgy and the prayers.

Hans Kung

Second, we also got a more authentic liturgy of the people of God, in the vernacular language.

Swiss Theologian

Richard Morris

Music had always been the handmaid of the Roman liturgy.

English Clergyman

Liturgy is primarily used within the context of Christian worship in churches.

Church Usage

It refers to the structured sequence of a worship service, including readings, prayers, and hymns.

Structured Worship

Different Christian denominations have similar liturgies, reflecting shared traditions.

Similar Across Churches

While often Christian, the term can apply to other religious ceremonies too.

Beyond Christianity

Liturgy is formal and solemn, suitable for serious or grand occasions.

Formal Occasions

Liturgy often involves the community or congregation actively participating.

Community Involvement

Liturgy can involve choral music, with parts sung or chanted by a choir.

Choral Elements

The language used in liturgy is often formal, archaic, or symbolic.

Language of Liturgy

Liturgy books contain the fixed set of prayers and practices used in services.

Book of Worship

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