Liturgical renewal brings the worship of parishes and parishioners to life. The only energy that has the power to do so, according to Eugene Walsh, is hospitality. Ministry of Hospitality provides a process that can be used and adapted by any parish to enliven its Sunday gatherings through effective ministry of hospitality. Following a brief exploration of the nature and tradition of hospitality Sylvia Cirone Deck proposes a four-part training/catechesis for ministers of hospitality, designed to help participants experience and model the various aspects of the ministry of hospitality. She also includes appendices with a commissioning rite, as well as helpful hints for effective hospitality ministry.
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