What People Are Saying about Worship

"For almost a hundred years now, Worship (and its earlier embodiment as Orate Fratres) has been dedicated both to faithful engagement and to scholarly analysis of the churches’ liturgical practices. Although the single-word title suggests a simple subject matter—‘worship’—the issues of the journal stand as testimony to the diversity and complexity covered here. In holding together the engagement with liturgy nourished by faith and a commitment to liturgical studies rooted in scholarly tools of inquiry, Worship has served both the church and the academy exceedingly well."

"Like the Master of the household who brings out of his treasure that which is old and that which is new, Worship continues to uphold the beauty of the past with a unique newness and freshness. The articles continue to shed light on our liturgical practice in ways that ensure our worship will never become static. This journal allows Catholic liturgical practice and traditions into dialogue with those of other Christian traditions in a helpful way. I am grateful for the contribution it makes to the life of the church."

"Worship is a proof of the ecumenical impact of the liturgy and shows how the liturgy can serve the rediscovery of the unity of faith."

“I have subscribed continuously to Worship since 1995. It represents the state of the art in liturgical scholarship in the English language, and I could not do without it for my teaching and writing.”

"Worship continues to be the leading worldwide, ecumenical liturgical journal that combines the highest standards of scholarship with practical pastoral applications for the churches in the twenty-first century. As such, it enriches my ministry as a bishop in the Anglican Communion. Worship is indispensable."

“Worship, the publication born as Orate Fratres in 1926, continues the rich legacy of the liturgical apostolate of Virgil Michel, OSB, and endures as a vital source of important worship resources for thousands of readers throughout the world. As we mark the fiftieth anniversary of the Second Vatican Council’s Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, we all owe a great debt of gratitude to the publishers of Worship and to the authors of countless articles that have appeared therein and have greatly enriched the liturgical life of the church in the United States.”

"What makes Worship a standout journal is its unstinting commitment to both high academic study and profound pastoral practice. These worlds—too often separated—‘meet and kiss,’ as the psalmist says, in the pages of Worship. This, combined with its ecumenical approach, makes it, more than ever, an indispensable resource."

"Worship provides a valuable nexus for scholars of the highest caliber to explore liturgical issues pertinent to today’s church and world. Worship’s refereed articles are interesting, useful, and challenging both to academics and to pastoral practitioners. A diverse and experienced editorial board ensures that every issue maintains the high quality of scholarship of liturgical research for which Worship has become internationally renowned. I eagerly anticipate receiving my copy of Worship, knowing that it will contain fresh ideas that bear further scrutiny and delve into the riches of the liturgical sciences as they are explored and enacted in the varied circumstances in which the church makes its home throughout the world."

"A must-read for anyone seriously interested in liturgy, Worship offers an always fresh, ecumenical perspective."

"Over the years Worship has proven to be a most useful resource in deepening an appreciation of the Christian liturgical tradition in its many and varied expressions. In this era of doubt and confusion as to what constitutes authentic liturgical expression, it is of great importance that pastors, theologians, and teachers of liturgy can share their learning and insights and make them available for the benefit of God’s people. Worship is a renowned vehicle for such learning and insight."

"The pages of Worship are among the first to which I, as both an academic and a pastoral minister, turn and to which I direct others. Amid the many different options that offer commentary on the liturgy, I welcome the careful and balanced study and approachable presentation that I regularly find in its contents. Worship is a consistently reliable source for new ideas and a faithful witness to the intersection of academic study and pastoral ministry."

"As a journal Worship has a long-standing commitment to providing a needed forum for ecumenical collaboration of first-rate scholarship in the areas of liturgy, ecclesiology, and its cognate fields. Published essays and articles in the journal are useful for academics, pastors, denominational officials, and, in fact, anyone and everyone who cares deeply about the history, theology, and ecclesial dynamics of the church's worship in all its varied and wide expressions."

"Founded by Virgil Michel in 1926, Worship has changed many times in subsequent decades to keep pace with the ongoing needs of liturgical renewal. What has not changed is the quality of articles and competence of authors. Thus, Worship continues to keep professors and students up to date on historical and theological issues while also providing those in ministry with the necessary background to make informed pastoral decisions."

"I have read and used Worship for any number of years. Most impressive to me is its commitment to the broad range of articles on liturgical topics from all the different Christian churches. Such scholarship—balanced, fair, and provocative in the right way—is so important for scholars, pastors, and teachers working and praying in all Christian denominations."

"I have read—and subscribed to—Worship since my days as a theological student and found the contributions invigorating as well as informative. The style of writing—well informed, but not pedantic—and the range of contributors, including the splendidly sane Robert Hovda, were an inspiration. I have encouraged parish priests as well as students to read it regularly and suspect that it has made an enormously significant contribution to both ecumenical relationships and liturgical studies. Worship is the world ‘Common Room’ of stimulating enquiry for liturgists from all over the world."