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At the center of Catholic life is the liturgy—the place where faith is celebrated, shared, and renewed. Horizons invites readers to discover how worship, far from being just ritual, shapes the very heart of what the Church is and what it can become.
As Catholicism expands in the Global South and the call for a more listening, inclusive Church increases, old patterns of authority are giving way to new voices and fresh possibilities.
Can one faith truly be lived in many cultures without losing its unity? These essays explore that vital question, offering a vision of a Church that grows stronger when it embraces diversity, dialogue, and participation.
In a world marked by globalization, pluralism, and moral challenge, Horizons shows that the path to renewal begins in worship and extends outward into justice, compassion, and hope. It is a compelling call to imagine the Catholic future not with fear, but with faith, courage, and creativity.
J.P. (Joe) Grayland is a Catholic priest, teacher and writer with undergraduate degrees in Education and Theology and graduate degrees in History and Theology. Joseph completed his Doctorate in Theology at the University of Münster in 2002 after studies in France and Belgium. He has taught liturgical theology and architectural theology in Auckland, New Zealand, and Boston, USA and Tübingen University, Germany. Joe enjoyed a 13-year career working in professional organisations in New Zealand, focusing on professional development and adult education at the Director and General Manager levels. Joseph has worked in parish and military ministry throughout this time. J.P. Grayland has published numerous scholarly and popular articles, written four books, and contributed chapters to books in both English and German. Joe Grayland is currently a research assistant and lecturer at the Chair of Liturgy at the University of Würzburg, Germany. J.P. Grayland currently resides in Germany.
