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Mark G Boyer

The Liturgical Environment, Fourth Edition, Updated and Revised

What the Documents Say about Roman Catholic Churches

Mark G Boyer

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Wipf & Stock Publishers
08 May 2025

Roman Catholicism, Roman Catholic Church; Christian liturgy, prayerbooks & hymnals; Christian life & practice

According to the post-Vatican II Roman Catholic Church documents, the church building consists of various rooms (chapels) where various liturgies--baptism, confirmation, anointing of the sick, penance, marriage, ordination, and Eucharist--take place. Vatican II required a new way of thinking about the church building. The purpose of this book is to provide catechesis and serve as an adult education tool for both clergy and laity about what the post-Vatican II church said about the various chapels under the roof of a church building complex. The call for active participation by everyone in the liturgy is the norm that is applied throughout this work. This fourth edition of the book originally titled The Liturgical Environment: What the Documents Say is designed to serve as an educational tool, especially for those building a new church or renovating an older one; also, it serves as a handy reference for sacristans, designers, decorators, renovators, all liturgical ministers--including bishops, priests, and deacons--and can be employed easily in study and discussion groups within a parish. The fifteen chapters are each divided into four sections: (1) the documents; (2) the theology found in the documents; (3) the practice; and (4) questions for reflection and discussion.

By: Mark G Boyer
Imprint: Wipf & Stock Publishers
Country of Publication: United States [Currently unable to ship to USA: see Shipping Info]
Edition: 4th ed.
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 562g
ISBN: 9798385242771
Pages: 294
Publication Date: 08 May 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Mark G. Boyer, a retired priest of the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau, a well-known spiritual master, and a retired New Testament professor, has been writing books on biblical, liturgical, and devotional spirituality for over fifty years. He has authored seventy-nine previous books, including two books of history, one novel, one memoir, and one book of poetry, and three previous editions of this work. This is his fortieth Wipf and Stock title.

Reviews for The Liturgical Environment, Fourth Edition, Updated and Revised: What the Documents Say about Roman Catholic Churches

""Space governs human action and thought. Boyer captures this axiom in this fourth edition by making it clear that liturgical space creates an environment for liturgical practice. If the space is not right, congregational participation can be limited or discouraged. That, as he notes, cuts across the grain of the intention of Vatican II and subsequent writings that were intended to transform the liturgy and promote active participation by the people. Boyer's explanation and blueprint in this volume should be a starting point for architectural planning and design."" --Victor Matthews, Professor Emeritus, Missouri State University ""In a vast yet readable survey of liturgical books, Mark Boyer conducts a tour of Catholic church buildings. In addition to citing sources, he offers his own views of best practices, along with questions that are sure to garner lively discussions."" --Paul Turner, Pastor, Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph