Presents an inspirational anthology of sermons, prayers, devotions, and other religious writings by the influential Catholic cardinal, in a collection that explores such topics as how to reconcile faith and reason and the necessity to seek the holiness in life. Original. 15,000 first printing.

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. This organ edition has been designed to meet the practical requirements of church musicians. With an enlarged page size and sturdily bound in three hardback volumes, it also lies flat on music stands.

A service card including the text of the Holy Baptism service. It contains congregational responses rather than the full text of the service. Produced in a durable, tall, narrow format single-folded card with four panels.

This essential handbook for the preparation of worship presents the authorised Bible readings (references only) for the liturgical year beginning Advent Sunday 2020. It includes: - a full calendar of the Christian year; - a simple code indicating whether celebrations are mandatory or optional; - complete lectionary references to the Principal, Second and Third services for Sundays, Principal Feasts and Holy Days; - lectionary references for Morning and Evening Prayer; - the Additional Weekday Lectionary; - general readings for saints days and special occasions; - a guide to the liturgical colours of the day. A must-have reference guide for every vestry and parish office. This is the larger-format edition.

The Alcuin Club promotes the study of Christian Liturgy, especially the liturgy of the Anglican Communion. This is an account of the 1927-28 Prayer Book Crisis-part 2.

Taken from the Church of England's Common Worship liturgy, this booklet contains the text of the contemporary Morning and Evening Prayer services including the Thanksgivings, A Service of the Word, a selection from Prayers for Various Occasions, the Litany, all Canticles for use at Morning and Evening Prayer. It does not include the Psalter.

A series of services designed to enable communities to support and encourage young people and adults who are formally exploring the Christian faith and preparing for baptism. As well as services marking the journey towards adult baptism and confirmation, such as The Presentation of the Four Texts, it includes a Welcome of Those Preparing for the Baptism of Children, a Celebration after an Initiation Service outside the Parish and a service for the Admission of the Baptized to Communion.

An outline and explanation of the funeral services in Common Order.

Aidan Kavanagh, OSB is an influential liturgist of the post-conciliar period. This volume highlights his contributions as a teacher, writer and researcher in the liturgics by bringing together historical and theological essays by international specialists, such as Robert Taft, Kenneth Stevenson, Paul Bradshaw, James F. White and R. Kevin Seasoltz.

A booklet designed to leade elders and members to a deeper understanding of the sacraments. This thoughtful booklet helps, guides and explains. A valuable resource for all elders. The Elder and the Sacraments discusses: The meaning of the Sacraments, The meaning of Baptism, The Elder's responsibilities regarding Baptism, The Lord's Supper. "It is certainly necessary for elders, as spiritual leaders of the congregation, to be quite clear in their own minds about the true meaning of the sacraments, if they are to help to lead the members into a deeper Christian experience."

Joint Liturgical Studies offers a valuable contribution to the study of liturgy. Each issue considers a particular aspect of liturgical development, such as the origins of the Roman rite, Anglican Orders, welcoming the Baptised, and Anglican Missals. It is aimed at all with an academic interest in worship. It is published twice a year in partnership with the Alcuin Club, which promotes the study of Christian liturgy, and the Group for Renewal of Worship (GROW).

Very little contemporary evidence for the diversity of Christian paschal practice that preceded the Council of Niceae has survived. A unique exception, however, is the paschal tract of Anatolius, bishop of Laodicea in modern Syria, written at least four decades before the Council. In this he vigorously expounded his own views on the specifically 'Catholic' celebration of the pasch, and supplied considerable detail regarding other paschal traditions with which he disagreed. A full Latin translation of Anatolius has survived in the text De ratione paschali, whose content, however, is technically complex, blending Biblical exegesis, calendrical science, and astronomy. As a result, the work has been generally neglected in modern times and no serious effort made to try to understand its significance. This book presents the first critical edition of the text and provides the first modern study intended to penetrate the meaning of the whole text, and to make it available to a modern reader.

Time to Pray contains a simplified Daily Office: a pattern of prayer, praise and Bible reading. to help you take a break during the day, give thanks to God, and lift your needs to him. It offers two complete short services, suitable for those seeking a simpler form of daily prayer or those just beginning a regular routine of time with God. Prayer During the Day can be said at any time when you have space to pause, while Night Prayer is an uplifting and beautiful way to end your day. Taken from the material provided in Common Worship: Daily Prayer, this booklet provides full texts for both of these services in an easy-to-follow format, with Psalms and Bible readings written out in full and different material for every day of the week. Straightforward and flexible to use, Time to Pray will draw you into a tradition that has been practised by Christians throughout the centuries and continues to be shared across the word today. Over time, you may find yourself learning some of the words by heart and find that they become as familiar as breathing, leading you into a deeper, more assured sense of God's presence with you at all times. Please note this volume no longer contains the seasonal variations found in the original Common Worship: Time to Pray volume.