|
Books > Religion & Spirituality > Christianity > Christian liturgy, prayerbooks & hymnals
During his long and richly influential ministry, David Adam has
found inspiration in prayers written by the Celtic peoples of
Britain and Ireland, and especially from the Hebrides. This lovely
volume contains a series of meditations on forty prayers whose
rhythm and earthiness offer a more natural way of conversing with
God. For if we are to know God, we must spend time with him,
sharing our concerns - as the Celtic peoples did so simply and
naturally. And as we learn to rest in the presence of the One who
is ever with us, so we will be drawn more fully into the mystery
and wonder of his love.
The Open Gate offers an opportunity for us all to enter new fields.
It is an invitation to deepen our prayer life, for God leaves open
possibilities for his love and shuts no one out. Written in the
Celtic tradition, and illustrated by striking line drawings, David
Adam's classic book is a rich mine of resources both for personal
daily prayer and corporate weekly worship. Designed to stimulate
spiritual formation, it is loosely structured around the communion
service and includes prayers of confession, adoration, intercession
and thanksgiving.
Spanish edition of the best-selling Pocket Book of Catholic
Prayers, which contains the essential prayers for every Catholic in
pocket book form.
In Simply Surrender, readers meet one of the modern world's
best-loved saints and spiritual guides, Therese of Lisieux. Day
after day readers will slowly discover the profound truths in the
Little Way, the insights about prayer and holiness that this great
saint shared in her autobiography, The Story of a Soul. A written
invitation to a spiritual journey with a kind and gentle mystic, it
is part of the popular and beautifully redesigned spirituality
series, 30 Days with a Great Spiritual Teacher.
The bestselling Intercessions Handbook has been written to meet the
challenges of the vital task of leading prayers in public worship.
Easy to adapt to most situations, this volume contains a wealth of
creative suggestions for enlivening prayers. Jane Williams takes
each of the lectionary readings for the Sundays in Year B and gives
us a way into the themes and concerns at their heart. Concentrating
our attention in this way, we gradually deepen our understanding of
what God means by faith, love, prayer and good living. 'Through the
Son you will see the Father, through the Spirit you will see the
Son, through the Father you will see what you are meant to be made
in the image of the Son, to share in God's love and delight. God
has made it as clear as he can, coming to live with us, sharing our
life, so that we can share the life of the Father's only Son.'
Intelligently written in an engaging and inspiring style,
Lectionary Reflections will prove invaluable in preparation for
Sunday worship or for regular Bible study throughout the year. It
will be of use to both groups and individuals for opening up the
Bible and applying its rich teaching and stories. Lectionary
Reflections, Year A and Lectionary Reflections, Year C are both
currently available, with Lectionary Reflections Year B completing
the cycle.
Deepen your relationship with God with this prompted prayer journal that invites you to a quiet place of prayer, reflection and calming coloring. Thoughtful prayer prompts accompany specially selected Scripture verses on prayer that have been designed for you to color. The ample lined pages provide space to express your heartfelt prayers and thanksgiving to God.
This collection of stories, meditations, poems and prayers evokes
the authentic spirit of Celtic Christianity. Capturing the
atmosphere of parables passed down through generations, it shows
the human warmth, respect for the natural world and robust,
down-to-earth qualities for which Celtic spirituality is so greatly
valued. With its rich treasury of material - most of it previously
unavailable in modern editions - Celtic Parables offers a fresh,
lively introduction to the Celtic world.
This book is one of three volumes that bring together Jane
Williams's widely read and much enjoyed Church Times columns. Here,
she offers reflections on the Sunday readings in the Revised Common
Lectionary for Year C. Each section gives the lectionary references
and provides a thought-provoking starting point for exploring the
readings, drawing out points of connection between them.
Intelligently written in an engaging and inspiring style,
Lectionary Reflections will prove invaluable in preparation for
Sunday worship or for regular Bible study throughout the year. It
will be of use both to individuals and groups for opening up the
bible and applying its rich teaching and stories. "'If God really
is loving and teasing and forgiving, like he is in the stories
Jesus tells, then we all have a chance." Jane Williams
Based on her #1 New York Times bestseller, THE CONFIDENT WOMAN,
Joyce Meyer taps into the concerns and issues that trouble women
most. She provides encouragement and tools to help resolve problems
in the areas of life women struggle with most-including confidence,
self image, and relationships. It is easy to get caught up in what
the coming weeks, months, or years might hold and forget to slow
down and live in the present. This powerful daily devotional will
help women on their journey towards a confident life filled with
love, laughter, and God's acceptance, one day at time.
With glorious full-color illustrations, this handy pocket or
purse-size book includes a variety of Catholic's favorite prayers:
Daily Prayers; Prayers to the Saints; Litanies and Stations of the
Cross.
This wonderful collection of 140 original prayers - published here
for the first time -is suitable for anyone who leads prayers in
public, or is looking for a resource to enrich private devotions.
Covering a wide variety of subjects, the prayers are grouped under
broad headings: Through the year; Church and ministry; Pastoral;
Community; Government and justice; Home and family life; Food and
hospitality, and Devotional. A comprehensive index is provided to
guide you quickly to exactly what you need.
"Blumhardt's conviction that God is present and powerful and able
to still work his will in the world today breathes through every
prayer. These are as striking, moving, and provocative now as they
surely were when Blumhardt prayed them." John E. Phelan, Jr., The
Covenant Companion End each day of the year peacefully by turning
to God with a prayer and a Bible passage. We want to turn to God at
the end of each day, but often don't find the words to express our
deepest feelings and longing. This collection of prayers is one of
the few daily devotionals especially intended for use in the
evening. Blumhardt's words bespeak a certainty in God's nearness.
The peace that flows from them comes from an unshakeable conviction
that God's kingdom is indeed on the way. In stormy and challenging
times like our own, most of us need this reassurance frequently, if
not daily.
New book of prayers taken from the classic work of Thomas a Kempis.
All the prayers are given in large type and sense lines for easier
reading and understanding. They are permeated by the inspiration
and devotion of their author and inculcate the following of Christ.
At a time when there are often as many adults as young people
preparing for confirmation, the concept of notes written in adult
language, which the younger candidate can grow into, is
particularly appropriate for today's needs. The growing number of
adult study groups, working through mutual questioning within group
discussions, will find it helpful to have these clear succinct
notes about the content of Christian belief and practice. Few books
have been more influential in confirmation preparation than Hugh
Montefiore's 'Confirmation Notebook', written while he was vicar of
the University Church in Cambridge. After five editions, with
nineteen printings of the fifth edition alone, the notebook is now
in a handy pocket-sized format that includes space at the end of
each chapter for notes. Existing chapters have been updated and, in
most cases, enlarged, while new chapters have been added on 'Common
Worship', Christian festivals and fasts, Christian
responsibilities, Christian behaviour, and the Christian view on
sex and marriage.
Experience a deeper prayer life through this fresh take on ancient
liturgy for believers today. Designed to help individuals,
families, and congregations pray together across denominations,
this book of common prayer will help you and your community join
together each day with the same songs, scriptures, and prayers.
Composed under an advisory team of liturgy experts, these three
influential and inspiring authors have created Common Prayer--a
tapestry of prayer that will help the church be one as God is one.
This universal prayer book allows readers to greet each day
together, remembering significant dates and Christian heroes in
church history, as well as important historic dates in the struggle
for freedom and justice. There are morning prayers for each day of
the year, evening prayers for each of the seven days of the week, a
midday prayer to be repeated throughout the year, and prayers for
special occasions. In addition, there are morning prayers for Holy
Week. Common Prayer also includes a unique songbook composed of
music and classic lyrics to more than fifty songs from various
traditions, including African spirituals, traditional hymns,
Mennonite gathering songs, and Taize chants. Tools for prayer are
scattered throughout to aid those who are unfamiliar with liturgy
and to deepen the prayer life of those who are familiar with
liturgical prayer. Ultimately, Common Prayer makes liturgy dance,
taking the best of the old and bringing new life to it with a fresh
fingerprint for the contemporary renewal of the church.
Make the most of your mornings and evenings with Spurgeon's classic
devotional--presented here in your choice of elegant bonded leather
bindings and Scripture translations. Enjoy the original edition
with Spurgeon's classic prose accompanied by the beautiful language
of the King James Version of the Bible. Or select the gently
updated edition which combines a contemporary language text
revision with the fresh, meaningful prose of the New International
Version. No matter which you choose, you'll appreciate Spurgeon's
insight and wise counsel--and his love for and knowledge of the
Word of God.Meditating on two portions of Scripture each day--732
in all--with applications relevant for contemporary Christians,
Spurgeon's characteristic comments hit home with a wit and style
rarely found in other writings. These unabridged editions of his
beloved devotional feature gold-gilded page edges, a ribbon marker,
and illuminated first letters on each reading. A concise text index
lets you discover what Spurgeon had to say on nearly every biblical
topic. And a topical index helps you find his thoughts and wisdom
on specific issues you're dealing with right now.Morning and
Evening is a welcome gift for any occasion--and Spurgeon's
reflections bring a special richness to personal time with the
Lord, too!
A guide to liturgy and worship in the Church of England within the
framework of 'Common Worship', which combines theory, theology and
history with a strong sense of the realities of parish life and
pastoral practice. It explores the way in which liturgy can reflect
the life of the church and the wider world, and the new
opportunities for churches at a local level to own and shape the
liturgy they use. This book is essential reading for anyone
involved in worship in the Church of England, and who wants the
worship of their church to be the best they can offer, based on
clear liturgical principles. It is also practical and detailed -
Michael Perham covers clothing and colours, children's role in
worship, the cycle of the Christian year, the timing of services,
the use of church space and other elements that go to make up the
feel of an individual church. The book has its roots in two of
Michael Perham's earlier works, 'Liturgy Pastoral and Parochial'
and 'Lively Sacrifice', though much of the material is quite new,
and fills its role as key texts for anyone interested in the
liturgy of the Church of England.
Do you ever sit down to pray and struggle to find the right words?
You want to spend time with God, but you don't know where to begin?
365 Days of Prayer for Women is a beautiful book of topically
arranged, guided prayers and complementary Scriptures that will
enhance your prayer life and offer you peace, joy, and strength
every day. God hears your voice when you direct it to him. He will
step into every struggle and be your very present help in trouble.
He will give you the words to say even when you find yourself
lacking.
'This journey, of course, is not without its challenges . . . And
yet facing those challenges also lends enchantment to the journey.'
Join Professor Roderick Strange as he presents the core doctrine of
the Catholic faith in a warm and accessible way. Using the
liturgical calendar as a roadmap for the journey, Roderick invites
us to follow Jesus of Nazareth from Advent through the Church's
festivals to Pentecost. Through meditative reflection and powerful
personal anecdotes, Journey into Light is the perfect introduction
for those new to the Catholic faith.
Bestselling author Joni Eareckson Tada invites families to
rediscover some of the Christian faith's most beloved songs and
draws out powerful truths from the music that has inspired
generations of believers. Long before Joni Eareckson Tada's life
was changed forever by a diving accident when she was 17, she was
finding comfort and strength in classic hymns, including "Holy,
Holy, Holy," "A Mighty Fortress Is Our God," and "How Great Thou
Art." Now Joni shares these and other timeless favorites with your
family, complete with a devotion and some historical background for
each hymn. Experience anew God's love, hope, and peace as you
worship and praise Him together and introduce your children to the
rich spiritual legacy contained in these timeless Christian
anthems.
|
|