The Spirit of the Liturgy Silone the Luther-led advent of reformation

the Luther-led advent of reformation and revolt

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Philosophizing in Faith: Essays on the Beginning and End of Wisdom is a genuine act of service to the truth

A pre­eminent figure in the history of Christianity

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The Spirit of the Liturgy Silone the Luther-led advent of reformationBy Romano Guardini The Spirit of the Liturgy, first published in English in 1930, is a profound meditation on the liturgy as the lex orandi (from the proverb, lex orandi, lex credendithe law of praying is the law of believing). To an age where the liturgy is often reduced to something therapeutic, self directed, or meant to primarily benefit the participant, Guardini provides a powerful reminder of the true purpose of the liturgy: In the liturgy God