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Books > Christianity > Christian liturgy, prayerbooks & hymnals
How Not to Say Mass looks first at general principles for liturgy,
for understanding symbols, and for being a presider. Examining the
Mass, section by section, using the approach of via
negativa-focusing on what NOT to do-the author reminds presiders of
the many obvious, but sometimes unconscious, violations of rubrics
and liturgical principles which can be detrimental to the
celebration of good effective liturgy.
With this new lectionary commentary series, Westminster John Knox
offers the most extensive resource for preaching on the market
today. When complete, the twelve volumes of the series will cover
all the Sundays in the three-year lectionary cycle, along with
movable occasions, such as Christmas Day, Epiphany, Holy Week, and
All Saints' Day. For each lectionary text, preachers will find four
brief essays--one each on the theological, pastoral, exegetical,
and homiletical challenges of the text. This gives preachers
sixteen different approaches to the proclaimation of the Word on
any given occasion. The editors and contributors to this series are
world-class scholars, pastors, and writers representing a variety
of denominations and traditions. And while the twelve volumes of
the series will follow the pattern of the Revised Common
Lectionary, each volume will contain an index of biblical passages
so that nonlectionary preachers, as well as teachers and students,
may make use of its contents.
The Methodist Church, with its distinctive musical inheritance by
which the worldwide Church has been enriched, famously expresses
its theology through its singing. Its authorised hymnbook therefore
means more than a hymn book does in other traditions - it expresses
the central beliefs of the Church itself and is commended to
congregations as their core worship resource. Seven years in
development, Singing the Faith is authorised by the Methodist
Conference and replaces Hymns and Psalms, published almost 30 years
ago. Containing the classic, best loved hymns of the Christian
tradition it also incorporates many bold and exciting elements
including hymns, songs and liturgical chants from the world church.
A large proportion of its 830+ items are 20th and 21st century
compositions, offering congregations a feast of musical choices
spanning centuries and continents. It is arranged thematically in
three parts: God's Eternal Goodness - the Trinity, praise and
adoration, creation, gathering for worship, Scripture and
revelation God's Redeeming Work - the life of Christ revealed
throughout the Christian year God's Enduring Purposes - the Holy
Spirit, our life in God, prayer, the sacraments, our human
journeys, the saints and the life to come. Many helpful indexes
enable fitting choices to be made that will enrich all occasions of
worship.
2012 Reprint of Original 1946 Edition. Exact facsimile of the
original edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software.
Laubach was born and raised in Benton, PA. He was a missionary
educator and preacher among the Muslin Moros on Mindanao in the
Philippine Islands. While handling the tough assignment among half
a million hostile Moros, Laubach experienced a most extraordinary
breakthrough of the sense of the Lord's presence as he prayed.
Prayer was for him "the mightiest force in the world."
"I would like to write a beautiful prayer," writes the young
Flannery O'Connor in this deeply spiritual journal, recently
discovered among her papers in Georgia. "There is a whole sensible
world around me that I should be able to turn to Your praise."
Written between 1946 and 1947 while O'Connor was a student far from
home at the University of Iowa, "A Prayer Journal "is a rare portal
into the interior life of the great writer. Not only does it map
O'Connor's singular relationship with the divine, but it shows how
entwined her literary desire was with her yearning for God. "I must
write down that I am to be an artist. Not in the sense of aesthetic
frippery but in the sense of aesthetic craftsmanship; otherwise I
will feel my loneliness continually . . . I do not want to be
lonely all my life but people only make us lonelier by reminding us
of God. Dear God please help me to be an artist, please let it lead
to You."
O'Connor could not be more plain about her literary ambition:
"Please help me dear God to be a good writer and to get something
else accepted," she writes. Yet she struggles with any trace of
self-regard: "Don't let me ever think, dear God, that I was
anything but the instrument for Your story."
As W. A. Sessions, who knew O'Connor, writes in his
introduction, it was no coincidence that she began writing the
stories that would become her first novel, "Wise Blood," during the
years when she wrote these singularly imaginative meditations.
Including a facsimile of the entire journal in O'Connor's own hand,
"A Prayer""Journal "is the record of a brilliant young woman's
coming-of-age, a cry from the heart for love, grace, and art.
"Blessings of St. Benedict" is a devotional that brings the Rule
of St. Benedict to al people of every state of life. In these brief
and accessible reflections on this ancient monastic rule, John
Michael Talbot offers simple and timeless monastic wisdom for
everyone. Dipping into the well of spirituality that is both
practical and mystical, this book is designed for both monastics
and monastics at heart.
"John Michael Talbot was born in Oklahoma City in 1954 and grew
up in Indianapolis. He moved to Arkansas and founded the Brothers
and Sisters of Charity at Little Portion Hermitage in 1982, an
integrated monastic community of celibates, singles who can marry,
families, and domestics who live in their own homes. He still
serves as minister general. He was a founding artist of Sparrow
Records in 1976. After a successful career with Sparrow, in 1992
John Michael founded his own record label, Troubadour for the Lord,
and is now recognized as one of Catholic music's most popular
artists. Talbot is author of "Reflections on St. Francis"
(Liturgical Press, 2009) and "The Universal Monk" (Liturgical
Press, 2011). He has been married to Viola Talbot since 1989 and
leads an active concert and teaching ministry from his home at
Little Portion Hermitage Monastery."
"Worship is man's full reason for existence. Worship is why we are
born and why we are born again."--A.W. Tozer A.W. Tozer earned a
legendary reputation as a prophetic voice, and he continues to be a
bestselling author half a century after his death. A preacher at
heart, he found his greatest joy in practicing the presence of God.
Worship was his focus and his passion. His sermons were such a
strong declaration of what he discovered during private prayer and
worship of the triune God that he had both the ability and the
Spirit's anointing to move his listeners to wrestle with what God
was saying to the Church. His writings carry the same message to a
new generation of worshipers. The Purpose of Man is the perfect
introduction to Tozer. Drawn from messages he called his best
teaching, this book will also delight those already familiar with,
moved by, and changed by his other classics. What Tozer offers on
the subject of worship here in The Purpose of Man will challenge
you to reconsider your life's priorities while at the same time
hold out a cup of Living Water for your soul.
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!
Many worlds meet on the romantic Hebridean island of Iona. With its
breathtaking beauty and its ancient saints, it is a place where the
material and the spiritual are closely interwoven. Every year,
thousands of pilgrims come from all over the world to experience
the striking simplicity of worship at its Abbey. This collection of
prayers and meditations follows the themes which permeate daily
worship in the Abbey, each day having a distinctive focus. Outlines
are given for morning, midday and evening prayer to enable you to
join your voice, your joys and your concerns with those who pray
daily on Iona and with the friends of Iona around the world.
2010 Reprint of 1951 Edition. The Spiritual Exercises of St.
Ignatius of Loyola, (composed from 1522-1524) are a brief set of
Christian meditations, prayers and mental exercises, divided in
four thematic 'weeks' of variable length, designed to be carried
out over a period of 28 to 30 days. They were composed to help to
discern Jesus in everyday life. Though the underlying spiritual
outlook is Catholic, the exercises are often made nowadays by
non-Catholics. The 'Spiritual Exercises' booklet was formally
approved in 1548 by Paul III and serves as a foundation document
for the Jesuit order.
This book is divided into original meditations and prayers, each
designed to give strength and inspiration to busy health
professionals in the various situations they encounter in their
daily routines. Additionally, the resource includes a list of
suggested hymns on the theme of healing and a list of other
liturgical resources.
Discover how they can release God's miraculous power and experience
the blessings God longs to give each of us.
This missal is a brand-new way of looking at the Traditional Latin
Mass
* Instead of switching back and forth between the Latin and
English sides of a traditional Missal, this one has subtitles for
each and every Latin word. In this way, you can hear what the
priest is saying AND understand it too
* If you do get lost, a special chart in the front helps you look
for clues in order to find your place.
* Each page has notes to aid in comprehension.
* Full color illustrations on every page appeal to young
children--even if they are not readers, they can follow along using
the pictures that show what the priest is doing at each point.
* Accessible and affordable: it contains the entire common of the
Mass--add each week's propers (which can be downloaded and printed
from several different websites) and this Missal is all you need
NOTE: This edition is an economy softcover version of our original
book. To purchase the original version with thicker, glossier pages
and stapled binding, visit the St. Augustine Academy Press website
at www.staugustineacademypress.com .
This delightful set of practical miniature arrangements of hymn
tunes for organ is useful throughout the church year and is
accessible to the average church organist. These short pieces not
only enhance church services, but also prove invaluable to the
church musician looking for something fresh to use during services.
The styles of miniatures, which last anywhere from 30 seconds to a
minute in duration, are sufficiently varied to maintain interest:
some settings are meditative, while others are fanfares, and they
can be used during various parts of the service. The book includes
a preface that discusses practical usage of the miniatures, citing
some examples from te Velde's own experience. It also includes a
liturgical index and an index of first lines for the convenience of
the organist.
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