I. The reform of the liturgy and the position of the celebrant at the altar -- II. Direction of prayer, liturgy and church architecture in the Early Church -- 1. Facing East : The Christian direction of prayer -- 2. The direction of prayer and the position
of the celebrant at the altar -- 3. Liturgy and church architecture -- III. The common direction of liturgical prayer : Its theological and spiritual contents -- 1. The relevance of liturgical practice in the Early Church -- 2. Turning to the Lord - The theological dimension of liturgical practice -- a. The cosmic symbolism of sacramental worship -- b. The position of the celebrant and the sacrificial character of the Mass -- c. Adoration and contemplation -- IV. Turning to the Lord.
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