Liturgical Espresso
A series of meetings held on the third Monday of each month of the academic year at the Dominican friary in Kraków.
“Liturgical Espresso” is a series of meetings held on the third Monday of each month of the academic year at the Dominican friary in Kraków.
The liturgy will be discussed by the fathers of the Dominican Liturgical Center, which organizes the series. The catecheses are addressed not only to those advanced in religious and theological knowledge, but also to those for whom the word liturgy means little but who would like to broaden their knowledge.
After the very popular “Domestic Liturgy” meetings, the Dominican Liturgical Center would like to offer a series of monthly meetings about the liturgy in a light and accessible form. For the liturgy is not only a subject for specialists, theologians or those who know Latin or the traditions of the Church. In the Church, the liturgy is for everyone. We want to give a chance to those who cannot afford such a luxury but want to nourish and deepen their spiritual life.
“Liturgical Espresso” is meant to combine the strong flavour of the content with a short form (like the small volume of an espresso) and the informal character of the discussion (like a meeting over coffee).
The topic of each meeting will be announced a week in advance. Participants can send any questions that come to mind through our website. We will let you know later about any rebroadcast or publication of the content of the meetings.
The meetings will be hosted by Anna Kluz-Łoś of Radio Kraków, whose task will be to question the guests.
15.10.2018 – Liturgical music
guests: Dawid Kusz OP and Wojciech Sznyk OP
The liturgy will be discussed by the fathers of the Dominican Liturgical Center, which organizes the series. The catecheses are addressed not only to those advanced in religious and theological knowledge, but also to those for whom the word liturgy means little but who would like to broaden their knowledge.
19.11.2018 – Liturgy and time
guests: Jan Andrzej Kłoczowski OP and Dominik Jurczak OP
Fathers Jan Andrzej Kłoczowski OP and Dominik Jurczak OP answer Anna Łoś’s questions (Radio Kraków). The topic of the second meeting is “Liturgy and time”. Fr. Jan Andrzej Kłoczowski is a Dominican, art historian, philosopher and theologian, and a legendary university chaplain.
17.12.2018 – On celebrating Christmas
guest: Dominik Jurczak OP
The meetings take place on the dates above at 7 p.m. in St. Thomas Hall on the 3rd floor of the College of Philosophy and Theology at the Dominican Friary, 12 Stolarska Street in Kraków – enter through the door marked “Klasztor Dominikanów”, the cloisters and the friary Atrium.
21.01.2019 – Lay people and the liturgy
guests: Fr. Dr. Stanisław Mieszczak, Katarzyna and Michał Wsiołkowski
The topic of lay people’s presence and involvement in the liturgy will be taken up by Fr. Stanisław Miszczak, a Sacred Heart priest, liturgist and long-time pastor, including moderator of the Kraków Archdiocesan Liturgical Diakonia of the Light-Life Movement, and by Michał Wsiołkowski, a staff member of the Dominican Liturgical Center, lay theologian and active altar server, together with his wife Katarzyna.
Listen to the later broadcast on Radio Kraków
18.02.2019 – Charismatics and the liturgy
guests: Jakub Nesterowicz OP, Dominik Jurczak OP
The topic “Charismatics and the liturgy” will be tackled by Fr. Jakub Nestorowicz of the Janki community and Fr. Dominik Jurczak of the Dominican Liturgical Center. The meeting will be hosted by Anna Łoś of Radio Kraków, whose task each time is to question the invited guests.
18.03.2019 – Woman in the liturgy
guests: Sr. Dr. hab. Susi Ferfoglia, Dr. Elżbieta Wiater
We have invited Sr. Susi Ferfoglia and Dr. Elżbieta Wiater to talk about “Woman in the liturgy”. Sister Susi Ferfoglia comes from Gorizia (Italy) but has lived in Poland for many years and combines her academic and teaching work with artistic activity. She specializes in organ music and Gregorian chant. Elżbieta Wiater is a journalist, historian and theologian, the author of many books – including books about holy women. She is fascinated by St. Hyacinth Odrowąż and the history of the Friars Preachers.
8.04.2019 – Why Trent?
guests: Dr. D. Sozańska, Fr. K. Nawrot, Dr. T. Dekert
Tomasz Dekert – husband, father of four daughters and two sons, PhD in religious studies from the Jagiellonian University, lecturer at the Ignatianum Academy in Kraków. Fr. Kacper Nawrot – frequently celebrates Masses in the extraordinary form of the Roman Rite (the so-called Tridentine Mass). Dominika Sozańska – a sociologist who in 2012 carried out research among participants in the Tridentine Mass using an online survey and free interviews.
Listen to the later broadcast on Radio Kraków
20.05.2019 – On the liturgy behind the monastery wall
guests: R. Więcławek OP, G. Hawryłeczko OSB
Dominican and Benedictine brothers study together at the Kraków College of Philosophy and Theology, but they represent different religious traditions. They will talk about their characteristics at Monday’s meeting. The questions will be answered by Br. Radosław Więcławek, a Dominican living and studying in Kraków, a deacon and classical philologist, and Br. Grzegorz Hawryłeczko, a Benedictine, a monk of Tyniec since 2012 and the first cantor of the abbey.
Listen to the online broadcast
On the days of the meetings we also arranged a special offer at the Lajkonik Bakery and Café at 2 Dominikański Square – with the password “Liturgical Espresso” you could buy any coffee from the standard menu at half price.
“The liturgy is not only a subject for specialists, theologians or those who know Latin or the traditions of the Church. In the Church, the liturgy is for everyone”
Dominik Jurczak OP
Originator of the series
