MC500: Summer Intensive, Day 4 - Reflection

http://www.universalis.com/100/i-lauds.htm
an opening liturgical exercise for today's class:

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/video/flv/generic.html?s=frol02p584&continuous=1
information on the historical period, focusing on the pre-Constantine era:
By this time churches become more official, the Eucharist becomes the focal point of the sacrament, baptism is required a training period and authorized under the bishopric. Hierarchy is instituted and a distinction is made between the clergy and the laity. Tithing is not yet instituted but the wealthy are still exhorted to give to the poor. Episcopacy becomes increasingly analogous to the Old Testament priesthood. The culture of martyrs emerge on a heightened period of persecution (Perpetua). Prayers still oscillate between fixed and spontaneous, and the New Testament gospels make their way into print and circulation. Vestige still informal during the 200's but by 400's and 500's formal robes are worn by the clergy. The Christian calendar become established and women play a lesser role. What about mission?