Reflections

Reflections on a life - Part 1

Fr Frank O'Loughlin reflects on his life as an academic, teacher and pastor in relation to the implementation of the liturgy in the years since the Second Vatican Council and makes some personal observations.

Rev Dr Francis O'Loughlin was ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of Melbourne in 1969. He served on the staff of Catholic Theological College in Melbourne from 1977 to 1996, teaching courses in systematic theology and liturgy, following doctoral studies at the Pontifical Urban University in Rome, and further study at the Irish Institute of Pastoral Liturgy. He also served as the director of the Diocesan Liturgical Centre in East Melbourne. He has taught extensively in Australia and New Zealand and is widely published.

The Preacher as Prophet, Proclaimer and Poet.

Archbishop Mark Coleridge reflects on the role of the preacher as a prophet, proclaimer and poet. Each of these aspects are crucially important and interrelated in the liturgical act.

Most Reverend Mark Coleridge was ordained in Melbourne and served in parishes before studying Scripture at the Pontifical Biblical Institute in Rome. He taught Scripture in Melbourne and was Master of Catholic Theological College. In late 1997, he was appointed to work in the Holy See's Secretariat of State. He is currently Metropolitan Archbishop of Brisbane, Australia. From 2018 - 2022 he served as President of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference.

The Continuum.

Steven Warner looks back at his music ministry and creative works over his many years of service to the Church. He explores some key influences and the continuum of sacred music since the 60s.

Mr Steve Warner is a well-published composer of liturgical music and choir director of renown. He is Founder and Director Emeritus of the internationally famous Notre Dame Folk Choir.

Archbishop Denis Hart Reflections.

Archbishop Denis Hart reflects on his many years of involvement in the liturgy and leadership recalling his early influences, the Second Vatican Council, and his involvement in the publishing of the Australian Lectionary.

In part 2 of his interview, Archbishop Hart reflects on key events and people following the Second Vatican Council, including the publication of the Catholic Worship Book (Collins-Dwyer 1985), and shares his hopes for the future.

Most Reverend Denis Hart was Archbishop of Melbourne from 2001 - 2018, a former member and Vice President of the International Committee for English in the Liturgy and member of the Bishops Commission for Liturgy, Australia.