Liturgy and Ministry in Times of Need
Wendy Cichanski Caduff, Ann Dickinson Degenhard, Bernard Evans and Anne Y. Koester
When our local, national, and global communities face difficult
situations, it can be challenging for pastoral ministers to respond
appropriately. Liturgy and Ministry in Times of Need provides
practical recommendations for incorporating these important needs into
liturgical prayer. It eases the burden of preparing liturgy during
difficult times and offers guidance for ministering compassionately to
those in need.
This resource will help communities with the following situations:
- Gun violence
- Hate crimes
- Immigration issues
- Fostering a respect for life and human dignity
- Those seeking assylum
- War or police actions
- Domestic or international terrorism
- Natural disasters
- Global illnesses
- Threats to creation
- Accidents in your community
- Suicide
- Abuse crisis in the Church
- Catholic school and parish mergings or closings
This resource includes:
- Sample intercessions
- Music suggestions
- Guidance for selecting prayer texts from among the options provided in the liturgical rites
- Orders of service for para-liturgies
- Catechetical, retreat, and faith formation Ideas
- Suggestions for involving your parish community and beyond
