Published: 2023-11-15

Logocentrism of the Liturgy as Presented by Joseph Ratzinger/Benedict XVI

Bogusław Migut
Collectanea Theologica
Section: Articles
https://doi.org/10.21697/ct.2023.93.4.12

Abstract

Logocentrism should be considered the most characteristic feature of Joseph Ratzinger/Benedict XVI’s theological thought. Logocentrism is presented here as the main principle of the theology of the liturgy, both in its cosmic, salvation-history dimension and in the concrete liturgical celebration. The study also points out that logocentrism, being the keystone of Ratzinger’s theological thought, is not only the basis for a full understanding of the liturgy, but also for its important place in systematic theology. In the cosmic liturgy, going back to creation, the Logos is the principle of all things and the Liturgist of the universe. The Incarnate Logos, in turn, is the Liturgist of salvation history and eschatology. He also performs the liturgy of the Church, the concrete liturgical celebration, making it a logikē latreia (Rom 12:1) and thus a place for the transformation of the human heart and thus the transformation of the world.

Keywords:

Logos of creation, Incarnate Logos, Christian worship, logikē latreia, representative sacrifice, Joseph Ratzinger, Benedict XVI

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Migut, B. (2023). Logocentrism of the Liturgy as Presented by Joseph Ratzinger/Benedict XVI. Collectanea Theologica, 93(4), 229–249. https://doi.org/10.21697/ct.2023.93.4.12

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