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Books > Religion & Spirituality > Christianity > Christian liturgy, prayerbooks & hymnals
Gospel medicine' is Barbara Brown Taylor's metaphor for the power
of God's word to heal and mend a broken world. In this searingly
beautiful collection, she practises the oldfashioned art of gospel
home remedies, drawing strength and piercing insight from biblical
stories that can help us confront our weaknesses, revive our
spirits and restore us to lasting wholeness.
This finely crafted pocket-sized book provides a practical and
permanent way to record the birthdays and anniversaries of friends
and loved ones. A spiritual thought, inspired by the
Saint-of-the-Day, appears on each page for every day of the year.
There is ample space to include personal reflections or note .
Here, in the `Celtic' tradition, are prayers from members,
associates and friends of the Iona Community for the whole of life:
for starting an engine, for keeping us engaged and on the road to
God's Kingdom; for taking a daily walk, for refugees travelling
dangerous seas; an Iona Abbey kitchen prayer for chopping carrots,
making bread and sanitising surfaces, and a Harvest supper prayer
of sharing; prayers for personal healing, and for our deeply
wounded world; a prayer for self-knowledge, and another for doing
the laundry and remembering `lost socks' ... Contributors include:
Tom Gordon, John Harvey, Jan Sutch Pickard, Peter Millar, Rosemary
Power, David McNeish, David Osborne, Ewan Aitken, Anna Briggs,
Elaine Gisbourne, Thom M Shuman, Chris Polhill, Neil Paynter and
others. Lord God ... we bring you everything, and tip it out in
front of you ... And now we pause a while in silence, waiting for
you to show us what we need to understand ...
Bringing together over 1,200 prayers, both classic and
contemporary, The SPCK Book of Christian Prayer is an inspiring and
practical resource for Christians of all denominations. This
prestigious collection encompasses a wide and varied range of
Christian prayers, making it an essential handbook for all who want
to deepen and enhance their prayer life, as well as for those
involved in leading others in worship - whether in church, in
school or in the home. The prayers are helpfully arranged under
practical subject headings, and there is a comprehensive index of
subjects, with cross references throughout.
Continuing the tradition of centuries, The Divine Office is the
Catholic liturgy for morning prayer, prayer during the day, and
evening prayer, for every day of the year. Volume Three of the
Divine Office covers all the days of the year that are not covered
in Volumes One and Two, and includes all the prayers, as well as
readings. This edition comes in an attractive binding with ribbon
marker. The Divine Office is the official text for the UK, Ireland,
Australia, New Zealand, as well as various countries across Africa
and Asia.
IVP Readers' Choice Award The Book of Common Prayer (1662) is one
of the most beloved liturgical texts in the Christian church, and
remains a definitive expression of Anglican identity today. It is
still widely used around the world, in public worship and private
devotion, and is revered for both its linguistic and theological
virtues. But the classic text of the 1662 prayer book presents
several difficulties for contemporary users, especially those
outside the Church of England. The 1662 Book of Common Prayer:
International Edition gently updates the text for contemporary use.
State prayers of England have been replaced with prayers that can
be used regardless of nation or polity. Obscure words and phrases
have been modestly revised--but always with a view towards
preserving the prayer book's own cadence. Finally, a selection of
treasured prayers from later Anglican tradition has been appended.
The 1662 prayer book remains a vital resource today, both in the
Anglican Communion and for Christians everywhere. Here it is
presented for continued use for today's Christians throughout the
world.
For over a thousand years, Benedictine monks around the world have
followed the daily pattern of morning, noon, and evening prayer
known as the Liturgy of the Hours, or the Divine Office. Gathered
from the Benedictine tradition, the prayers included in this book
grew up around the celebration of the Divine Office-embellishing
it, illuminating it, and echoing it for generations of the
faithful. The Saint Benedict Prayer Book also reclaims little-known
prayers (Little Offices, Commemorations, and Litanies) from long
ago. For anyone seeking a way of prayer rooted in ancient wisdom,
this little book offers a sure path.
Completely updated to reflect the sweeping changes in worship
patterns which began with "The Liturgical Revival" and culminated
in the adoption of the 1979 Book of Common Prayer.
Chapters cover preparations for the various services of the
Church, plus special celebrations such as Advent, Christmas, Lent,
Holy Week, and Easter, weddings, burials, ordinations,
consecrations, and others. A glossary of church terms is
included.
By looking in detail at the Lord's Prayer and its background, Tom
Wright offers a really fresh and helpful way of looking at Jesus.
Phrase by phrase, he demonstrates how understanding the prayer in
its original setting can be the starting point for a rekindling of
Christian spirituality and the life of prayer. This small
masterpiece of a book contains a great deal to stimulate and
refresh both the mind and the heart - and to show that, properly
understood, they belong together.
How Can You Pray for Her? Praying for your wife is one important
way to ensure she feels loved and protected. Bestselling author
Stormie Omartian is here to help as you ask the Lord to guide your
wife in her desires, emotions, and relationships. Each chapter
features guidance from the Bible; wisdom from well-known Christian
men; and thoughts, personal experiences, and a prayer from Stormie
to spark your conversations with God and highlight specific areas
where you and your wife need His direction and blessings. An
excellent study guide for men's groups, this book also makes a
fantastic gift, whether given on its own or in companion with The
Power of a Praying (R) Wife. Contributors to The Power of a Praying
(R) Husband include Neil T. Anderson, Steven Curtis Chapman,
Michael Goldstone, Michael Harriton, Jack Hayford, Rodney Johnson,
James Lowe, Michael Omartian, James Robison, Kenneth C. Ulmer
"Pray without ceasing..." Forward Movement presents an elegant,
compact companion for your daily prayer life in Hour by Hour. This
deluxe, soft-leather edition of the four daily Offices of Morning,
Noonday, Evening Prayer and Compline contains the complete offices
so that you may say your prayers and worship at all times and in
all places. Convenient size for purse, pocket or briefcase.
Daily readings for four months from a wide range of contributors
within the Iona Community. These prayers, liturgies, songs, poems
and articles can be used for group or individual reflection and are
intended to inspire positive action and change in our lives.
Hospitality and welcome, prayer, justice and peace, the
environment, healing, social action, church renewal, worship, work,
racial justice, women, community, pilgrimage, sexuality, Columban
Christianity and Celtic tradition, ecumenism, interfaith dialogue,
peacekeeping and non-violence, spirituality, commitment, economic
witness, youth.
A wealth of worship resources for Advent, Christmas and Epiphany
from the Wild Goose Worship Group. These litanies, meditations,
monologues, poems, prayers, readings, scripts and symbolic actions
aid the rediscovery of the stories of Christ's birth through adult
eyes. Contents include: ADVENT RESOURCES Behind the corridors of
space (responses) Waiting (meditation) In the beginning of creation
(responses) The people who walked (meditation) Among the poor
(litany) A story of light & darkness (meditation) Open our eyes
(prayer) The desert will sing and rejoice (responses) Lucky day
(script) Prepare the way of the Lord (responses) Mary and the angel
(script) The Magnificat (meditation) Mary, pondering (reading) Mary
and Lizzie (script) We suspect angels (prayer) God of the watching
ones (blessing) Pinning our hopes on Jesus (i) (intercessions)
Pinning our hopes on Jesus (ii) (symbolic action) Into our world as
into Mary's womb (responses) The village gossips (script) The
census (script) How far is it? (symbolic action) Registering hope
(symbolic action) Mary's journey (reading) The diaries of Joseph
and Theodore (script) The Bethel Inn (script) Cloth for the cradle
(symbolic action) In hope, the universe waits (responses) CHRISTMAS
RESOURCES It was to older folk that Jesus came (reading) Light
looked down (responses) This, tonight, is the meeting place
(prologue) The journey of Jesus (reading) The Incarnation (script)
Litany of the Incarnation (litany) When the world was dark
(intercessions) The shepherd (script) And did it happen? (reading)
They have heard it on the hills (proclamation) The Word
(meditation) A perfect disgrace (script) Michael Mouse (script) A
special baby (script) Once in Judah's least known city (reading) A
boy has been born for us (responses) In the face of the Gospel
(intercessions) Anna and Simeon (script) Women weeping (meditation)
EPIPHANY RESOURCES The wise man's journey (reading) The gatekeepers
(script) The soldiers (script) God of God, Light of Light
(responses) God bless us and disturb us (reading)
What can we learn from the Saint of the Gutters? How might her
wisdom and intercession help us in our present needs? After all,
Mother Teresa was very small in stature, even frail in some
respects, and she was a woman-the supposed "weaker sex." However,
this petite woman's "yes" to God truly changed the world forever.
She opened the world's eyes to our duties to feed the hungry and
clothe the naked, and told us that a far worse hunger exists in our
Western world. She continues to encourage us to reach out in love
to those in need. Through this novena of prayer, our faith is
energized as we "sit at St. Teresa of Calcutta's feet" to learn
lessons of love, and invoke her intercession for our urgent, as
well as our lesser needs-big and small-she will help!
Prayer Journal for Women: 52 Weeks Scripture, Devotional, &
Guided Prayer Journal includes Scripture verses, reflections on the
Word, and journaling prompts to guide your walk with God and
strengthen your faith. Verses are organized thematically: Love
& Inner Beauty - Provision & Faithfulness - God's Love -
Adversity & Trials - Awe & Sovereignty - Strength Through
Faith - Fear - Grace & Forgiveness A perfect companion for
individual worship or for group Bible study, this 12-month journal
features: A generous 8 x 10 trim size with plenty of space to write
Four full pages for each week of the year Original illustrations on
each page by author and artist Shannon Roberts Each week includes:
Scripture - An inspiring Bible verse to reflect and meditate on
throughout your week, giving you time to memorize the verse and
ingrain it into your heart and soul. Reflect - A "Reflect" page
with thoughts and questions prompted by the weekly Scripture verse,
along with space to record your own thoughts and responses. Journal
- Two full pages to journal your praise for God, your prayer
requests, the things on your heart, and how you wish to be taught
and guided, as well as a Bible verse about the power of prayer.
Answered Prayers - A tracker with space to record your prayers, so
you can see how God moves in your life throughout the course of a
year.
This follow-up to "A Book of Blessings...and how to write your own"
collects short prayers about friends, enemies, relationships and
the particular moments and places of our daily lives. Three
prayer-writing workshops are also included: A Haiku Prayer
workshop, Writing Personal Prayers and Writing Intercessory/Bidding
Prayers.
A collection of resources for the late summer and autumn period of
Ordinary Time - prayers, stories, responses, songs, poems,
reflections and meditations, written by Iona Community members,
associates, friends and others. Acorns and Archangels offers
resources for groups and individuals covering the weeks from the
Feast of the Transfiguration to All Hallows' Eve, including the
psalms and the prophets, the Acts of the Apostles and New Testament
letters, women's stories, sections on saints and angels and
harvest, a variety of blessings and a play for Hallowe'en. This is
a companion resource book to Bare Feet and Buttercups: Resources
for Ordinary Time (Trinity Sunday to the Feast of the
Transfiguration), Candles & Conifers: Resources for All Saints'
and Advent, Hay & Stardust: Resources for Christmas to
Candlemas, Eggs and Ashes: Practical & Liturgical Resources for
Lent and Holy Week, and Fire and Bread: Resources for Easter Day to
Trinity Sunday. Ruth Burgess is also the author of Hear My Cry,
Friends and Enemies and A Book of Blessings.
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