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Approved by the Catholic Bishops of England and Wales, and
Scotland, as the basis for the new Lectionary (2022) and all future
liturgical texts used by Catholics.
Each word and phrase in the ESV has been carefully weighed against
the original Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek, to ensure the fullest
accuracy and clarity
Beloved by millions around the world, the English Standard Version
of the Bible is ideal for anyone looking for a contemporary and
readable translation that is also accurate and consistent in its
rendering of key words and phrases. This edition of the ESV is
completely Anglicized and features the full Apocrypha. Presented in
a double-column format, with explanatory footnotes providing
alternative renderings of particular words and phrases, the ESV
Bible with Apocrypha offers a clear, easy-to-read text that is
perfect for everyday use. The ESV Bible is an excellent version for
detailed Bible study, but one that also possesses a beauty, clarity
and dignity of style that makes it superbly suitable for private
devotion or for reading aloud during public worship. This Deluxe
edition is presented in a stunning midnight blue leatherette
binding, inlaid with bronze foil, with two ribbon markers to
bookmark your favourite verses and keep track of your Bible study.
A premium quality Bible, it will be loved by collectors and
first-time buyers alike, and is a Bible you will delight in for
years. It also makes a truly special gift for loved ones that they
will treasure. Other features include: 9.5 pt font size An
award-winning typeface Inline chapter headings Inline chapter
numbers 12 maps White paper from sustainable sources
Meister Eckhart, the fourteenth-century German mystic and
theologian, is one of the most enigmatic and controversial figures
in the history of the Church, and few have played so diverse and
fertile a role in the cultural imagination. He has been seen as
both heretic and 'the man from whom God nothing hid'; Christian
mystic and Buddhist sage; Catholic and Protestant; feminist and
ecologist; he is both medieval schoolman and inspirer of
contemporary philosophers such as Heidegger, Bloch and Derrida.
Oliver Davies's masterly evaluation of Eckhart is based on an
unrivalled knowledge of the original texts, their historical and
theological context, and their place in the Christian mystical
tradition. The portrait of St Dominic on the cover (of the book)
illustrates one of Davies's main themes: Eckhart's position in the
mainstream Dominican tradition of grounding theology in spiritual
experience. Both a stimulating scholarly study and an ideal
introduction for the non-specialist, Meister Eckhart: Mystical
Theologian explores the enduring fascination of Meister Eckhart, 'a
mystic for our age'.
With his usual consummate clarity of thought and style, Michael
Ramsey sets out to establish what the Spirit meant in the
experience and the language of the early Christians. 'There are
none from whom we can learn more about a theme so intimately linked
with the coming of Jesus Christ.'
As a minister or pastoral worker it is highly likely that, at some
stage in your ministry, you will find yourself caring for people
with psychiatric problems and their families. "The Pastoral Care of
People with Mental Health Problems" provides an invaluable resource
to help you provide the best care for those suffering from the most
common problems, such as: depression, Alzheimer's disease,
anorexia, addiction to drugs or alcohol, post-traumatic stress
disorder, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and anti-social
personality disorder.As well as outlining the main psychiatric
conditions and their treatments, the particular issues facing
pastoral workers are examined and some of the ethical issues
involved are discussed. Using a wealth of pastoral illustrations,
the book offers practical advice and guidance for the care of
individuals and families who find their lives turned upside down by
psychiatric illness. It addresses questions such as: How can I help
the family of a young girl who cuts herself? What is the difference
between depression and an abnormal grief reaction? And how can I
distinguish between a symptom of mental illness and genuine
religious revelation? In cases of severe mental illness it will be
necessary to work alongside medical, nursing and social work staff,
and guidance on how to do this effectively is given.
Since its first appearance in 1960 and revision in 1970, Documents
of the Baptismal Liturgy has been widely praised both for its value
as a source book and for the light it sheds on contemporary
discussion of Christian initiation. The texts are in English, and a
glossary of technical terms and a brief introduction to each
document help to make them accessible to both the general and the
specialist reader. This revised and expanded edition: retains all
the sources previously included, many of which have been corrected
and replaced with newer translations; incorporates Eastern
Christian texts from the great East Syrian Church Fathers, Aphrahat
and Ephrem, as well as selections from The Rite of the Assyrian
Church of the East and the Maronite Rite; includes additional
Western texts such as the famous Pentecost Homily attributed to
Faustus of Riez, Letter 26 to Januarius from Pope Gregory 1, and
the Rite of Confirmation from the Pontifical of William Durandus;
Places individual councils in their respective geographic locales;
lists sources and related publications in a variety of languages
for each document studied or for each locale. "This is a most
useful addition to liturgical study." Journal of Ecclesiastical
History
Denise Inge introduces a selection from Thomas Traherne's writing
in this, the third volume in this series on seventeenth century
spiritual writers. This volume will contain some biographical
detail and historical context, the story of the discovery of his
work as well as a discussion of its literary and spiritual power.
The main body of the anthology will cover both well known works
such as a selection from the Centuries and also excerpts from newer
discoveries, including a recent find from Lambeth Palace Library.
Thomas Traherne 1636?-1674 was schooled at Brasenose College,
Oxford, was ordainded and served in the village of Credenhill,
Herefordshire.
Approved by the Catholic Bishops of England and Wales, and
Scotland, as the basis for the new Lectionary (2022) and all future
liturgical texts used by Catholics.
Approved by the Catholic Bishops of England and Wales, and
Scotland, as the basis for the new Lectionary (2022) and all future
liturgical texts used by Catholics.
YOU ARE NOT ALONE Are you struggling with feelings of hopelessness,
helplessness, or worthlessness? Are you feeling depressed and
overwhelmed with financial problems, relationship difficulties, the
end of a relationship, or the death of a loved one? Are you
questioning whether life is even worth living anymore? Almost any
unfortunate experience can make someone consider a drastic
solution. Would it surprise you to learn that by this time
tomorrow, an average of 117 people will have died from suicide?
Beyond the deaths that are recorded as completed suicides, an
estimated 2,900 people will have attempted to end their lives. In
the United States, more than 42,000 people die each year by
suicide*. Suicide is a whispered word--a taboo subject. Yet this
may be what you are contemplating. If that's the case, the most
important thing you can do is tell someone about how you're
feeling. Don't become another statistic. People with failed suicide
attempts relate that they tried to take their own lives because
they couldn't get away from themselves and their disturbing
thoughts. They weren't choosing death as much as choosing an end to
their seemingly unbearable pain. The first thing you need to know
is that you can't solve your problems on your own. GOD UNDERSTANDS
He knows when we are losing our grip and on the brink of disaster.
He is offering his hand to you this very moment. He will do for you
what you cannot do for yourself. GOD LISTENS He wants you to pour
out your innermost feelings to him. You think life has given you a
raw deal? Tell God. You can't endure the grinding poverty, the
painful illness, the distressing loneliness, the awfulness of
whatever it is that has you so down? God's invitation is: "Come to
me . . . and I will give you rest" (Matthew 11:28). THE BIBLE SAYS
"Have you not known? Have you not heard? The Lord is the
everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He does not
faint or grow weary; his understanding is unsearchable. He gives
power to the faint, and to him who has no might he increases
strength. Even youths shall faint and be weary, and young men shall
fall exhausted; but they who wait for the Lord shall renew their
strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall
run and not be weary; they shall walk and not be faint." (Isaiah
40:28-31) GOD SPEAKS The Bible is the sourcebook for help and hope.
When we ignore what God wants us to hear, we deprive ourselves of
that which can enable us to hang on when the going gets tough.
"Fear not, for I am with you," God says. "Be not dismayed, for I am
your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you
with my righteous right hand" (Isaiah 41:10). GOD SAVES The Bible
assures us that God will not ignore a broken, humble heart (Psalm
41:17). If you truly want to be helped, confess to God that you've
wandered from him, and acknowledge that Jesus is the only way back.
Jesus died on the cross to forgive your sins, and he rose again to
offer you new life. Perhaps you've never accepted the truth about
Jesus, but you can trust him now. Ask him to come into your life
and give you guidance, strength, wisdom, and right thinking. Turn
your life over to Jesus--he will save you, forgive you, and empower
you with a new and eternal life. GOD HEALS God changes people and
changes situations. When you trust him as your Savior, you can
become a truly new person. God keeps his promises. You'll find that
the Bible is a magnificent story full of promises that God has made
and fulfilled. PROMISE OF PSALM 40 "I waited patiently for the
Lord; he inclined to me and heard my cry. He drew me up from the
pit of destruction, out of the miry bog, and set my feet upon a
rock, making my steps secure. He put a new song in my mouth, a song
of praise to our God. Many will see and fear, and put their trust
in the Lord." (Psalm 40:1-3) GOD LOVES YOU God's love is best
demonstrated through his Son, Jesus Christ. When Jesus was born to
Mary, he was human in every form but without sin. By the sacrifice
of Jesus's death, we are able to have a relationship with our
Heavenly Father. God's love is also visible in his people. Seek the
help and friendship of other Christians. If you don't know any
Christians, find a local Christian church--God will help to place
the right people in your path. When you are suicidal, your
perspective freezes and logic becomes confused. Many underlying
tensions have pulled you down. But the good news is that you don't
have to stay that way! Whatever has brought you this low will NOT
remain forever. By placing yourself in God's care--you have nothing
to lose and everything to gain, including a present, a future, and
an eternity that will be better because God, and you, are in it.
God can change your life if you let him. Call out to God in a
prayer such as this: Dear God, I have come to the end of myself.I
have nothing left, and I want to turn to you to save me. I believe
your only Son, Jesus, died and rose again to pay for my sins. I
receive your love and forgiveness based on what he did for me. Help
me, God, to become whole, so that I may have a relationship with
you and become a new person for eternity. Amen. * Suicide
statistics taken from the American Foundation for Suicide
Prevention, 2016: www.afsp.org.
Approved by the Catholic Bishops of England and Wales, and
Scotland, as the basis for the new Lectionary (2022) and all future
liturgical texts used by Catholics.
The Church Pocket Book and Diary 2024 is the perfect church diary
for anyone looking for a compact sized diary that follows the
Common Worship calendar and includes lectionary readings. This 14
month diary has a clear, spacious week to view layout, beginning
with Sunday, that offers plenty of room for keeping track of
appointments while still being a convenient pocket size that’s
easy to carry around. It also features two ribbon markers to keep
your place throughout the year. Beginning in December 2023 and
running to January 2025, it covers the entirety of the approaching
Advent season. It also has all of the titles for the Sundays
throughout the church calendar and the dates of festivals to
correspond with the Common Worship calendar and lectionary and the
Book of Common Prayer, making it an essential purchase for clergy
and churchgoers wanting a Christian diary. Your important contact
details and to-do lists will be at your fingertips as well with
this little pocket diary – it includes pages at the back for
personal memos, addresses and telephone numbers alongside the
complete Common Worship Calendar and Lectionary readings for Advent
2023 - Advent 2024 and includes the BCP scheme. With information on
every UK Anglican Diocese and those in the Republic of Ireland plus
the names and addresses of all major Christian societies, charities
and organisations covering all mainstream denominations, the Church
Pocket Book and Diary 2024 is ideal for ministers and congregations
needing to stay organised on to go. This edition of the Church
Pocket Book and Diary 2024 features a durable hardcover that will
last you all year, and a matching ribbon marker.
I HAVE A FRIEND who is always faithful; who can meet all your
needs; who will never leave you. This friend is Jesus Christ. Since
I have known him, he has been faithful in all his promises. He is "
. . . the same yesterday and today and forever"(Hebrews 13:8).
Through my joys and sorrows he has been a "friend who sticks closer
than a brother" (Proverbs 18:24). I first met him when I read his
invitation in the Bible: "Come to me, all who labor and are heavy
laden, and I will give you rest" (Matthew 11:28). I came to him,
and he freed me from my burden of sin and guilt and gave me hope
for living. Daily he meets my needs. He promises, "Peace I leave
with you; my peace I give to you. . . . Let not your hearts be
troubled, neither let them be afraid" (John 14:27). When I am
lonely and worried, I remember his words: "I will not leave you or
forsake you" (Joshua 1:5). I know that even at the hour of death he
will remain with me, and one day he will take me to heaven to live
with him. How can you and I be sure of Christ's love? The Bible
says, "Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his
life for his friends" (John 15:13). We can be assured of his love
because he, the sinless Son of God, suffered for our sins on the
Cross of Calvary. We can know that Christ's love is everlasting.
Because he rose from the grave and returned to the Father in
heaven, he can say, "I am the first and the last, and the living
one. I died, and behold I am alive forevermore" (Revelation
1:17-18). Yes, we can trust the Lord Jesus as our eternal friend.
He invites us: "Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone
hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and eat
with him, and he with me" (Revelation 3:20). If you have never
trusted Jesus as your Savior, invite him into your life today.
Follow him and he will never fail you. "Truly, truly, I say to you,
whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal
life. He does not come into judgment, but has passed from death to
life" (John 5:24).
Approved by the Catholic Bishops of England and Wales, and
Scotland, as the basis for the new Lectionary (2022) and all future
liturgical texts used by Catholics.
A NEW YEAR HAS ARRIVED! And like the year before it, this new 365
days has come with much anticipation. Many people begin January 1
with goals, hopes, dreams, and perhaps even a plan of action for
all that they would like to accomplish. The possibilities for a new
year's list of resolutions are endless. Some of the most common
include exercise routines, healthier eating, progress at work, and
quality time spent with family. Life goals and resolutions can be a
great way to begin a year, so long as a healthy balance is
maintained. For Christians, the start of a new year arrives with
reminders afresh of the glorious promises that God has made to his
people through the Bible. For Christians--those who have repented
of their sin and received Jesus Christ as their Savior--a new year
is a chance for renewed commitments to seek after God and to share
the good news of Jesus. The Scriptures below are foundational
truths that Christians believe. They are beacons of hope, not only
for a new year but also for an eternal future with God. If you have
not yet placed your faith and trust in Jesus Christ, then these
Scriptures bring great news. The gospel of Jesus is that his birth,
life, death on a cross, and resurrection to heaven from the grave
deliver eternal life to those who turn away from sin and receive
Jesus as their Savior. Make this new year the start of an
eternity-changing journey toward becoming a child of God! Gospel
Scriptures for a New Year "For all have sinned and fall short of
the glory of God. . . . The wages of sin is death, but the free
gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord." (Romans
3:23; 6:23) "For I delivered to you as of first importance what I
also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the
Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day
in accordance with the Scriptures." (1 Corinthians 15:3-4) Jesus
said, "I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to
the Father except through me." (John 14:6) "And you were dead in
your trespasses and sins in which you once walked, following the
course of this world. . . . But God, being rich in mercy, because
of the great love with which he loved us, even when we were dead in
our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ--by grace you
have been saved." (Ephesians 2:1, 2; 2:4, 5) "When the goodness and
loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not
because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his
own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and the renewal of the
Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ
our Savior, so that being justified by his grace we might become
heirs according to the hope of eternal life." (Titus 3:4-7) The
Apostle Paul wrote, "The saying is trustworthy and deserving of
full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save
sinners, of whom I am the foremost." (1 Timothy 1:15) "[Jesus]
committed no sin, neither was deceit found in his mouth. When he
was reviled, he did not revile in return; when he suffered, he did
not threaten, but continued entrusting himself to [God] who judges
justly. He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we
might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds you have
been healed. For you were straying like sheep, but have now
returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls." (1 Peter
2:22-25) The Light of the Gospel Let these Scriptures sink deep
into your hearts. Memorize them. Share them with your friends and
family. The gospel--or good news--of Jesus Christ is a bright light
to an often-dark world. If you believe the truths that you've just
read, it is only fitting that you would want to share the rich hope
of the gospel, especially at the beginning of a new year. If you
have read these words of good news as an unbeliever, consider
taking a first step of faith in Jesus Christ by praying the
following: Heavenly Father, I believe that Jesus Christ is your
Son, and that he died on the cross to save me from my sin. I
believe that he rose again to life, and that he invites me to live
forever with him in heaven as part of your family. Because of what
Jesus has done, I ask you to forgive me of my sin and give me
eternal life. Help me in a way that pleases and honors you. Amen.
Why should I go to church? Why can't I just do devotions on my own?
GOOD QUESTION! It's true that God values personal devotions.In
fact, he even commands us to "pray without ceasing" (1
Thessalonians 5:17). But "going to church" is about more than
personal devotion. For Christians, going to church is the gathering
together of a family, or as the apostle Paul described it, uniting
the members of a body: "For as in one body we have many members,
and the members do not all have the same function, so we, though
many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of
another." (Romans 12:4-5) Every Christian is a member of the body
of Christ, and every member has unique talents and insights.
Sharing these gifts with each other as a unified body strengthens
us in our common task of glorifying God. In the joy of true
community you will experience: 1. FELLOWSHIP Regular church
attendance allows a Christian to become part of a church family--a
community of brothers and sisters in Christ who share true concern
for one another. Paul described this kind of fellowship in his
letter to the Corinthians: "If one member suffers, all suffer
together; if one member is honored, all rejoice together" (1
Corinthians 12:26). When we care for our fellow Christians in this
way, not only do we enjoy the security of belonging to a spiritual
family, but we also glorify God by revealing his character to the
world. 2. CORPORATE WORSHIP When God rescued King David from his
enemies, David couldn't keep his praise to himself. He cried out,
"Oh, magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt his name together!"
(Psalm 34:3). Even Christ, in the darkest hoursof his life, asked
three of his closest friends to "watch and pray" with him (Matthew
26:41). Private devotion pleases God, but at times, nothing will do
except to join with fellow Christians in praise of our great God.
Jesus promised: "For where two or three are gathered in my name,
there am I among them" (Matthew 18:20). God is glorified when
Christians speak of his greatness with each other, and he is
pleased to be in our midst. 3. PERSONAL GROWTH Just as individual
Bible study and prayer are vital to a Christian's spiritual growth,
so is consistent contact with other Christians. God commands us to
"consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not
neglecting to meet together . . . "(Hebrews 10:24-25). Meeting
regularly with other Christians is an opportunity to be encouraged
in your daily walk with Christ, to receive godly advice in areas of
difficulty in your life, and to be challenged by the example of
more mature Christians. 4. MINISTRY Paul wrote that God gave us
"shepherds and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of
ministry, for building up the body of Christ" (Ephesians 4:11-12).
Attending church allows us to receive the instruction of trained
pastors and teachers, helping us minister to the world and to other
Christians. Along with communicating the gospel to the unsaved
through actions and words, Christians have a responsibility to
minister to other members of the body of Christ: "Therefore
encourage one another and build one another up" (1 Thessalonians
5:11). Being in regular contact with other Christians in church
gives you numerous opportunities to offer a word of encouragement,
a listening ear, a helping hand, or to receive these things in your
moment of need. HOW TO CHOOSE A CHURCH Consider the following
questions as you visit new churches: 1. Does the church base its
teachings on the Bible? Do they teach the fundamentals of the
gospel? 2. Is there a sense of community? Are the people friendly?
Would you like to get to know the people that you meet there? 3.
Does the church have programs that meet your family's needs? Are
there classes for your children? Is there a group for your teenager
to get involved in? 4. Does the church support missions and
encourage evangelism? Does it provide opportunities for outreach?
Feel free to visit several different churches before making a
decision. Meet some of the people and talk to the pastor. Ask
questions. Don't forget to pick up a church brochure with a listing
of services and programs, as well as a mission statement. Discuss
the experience with your family and visit again if you need to.
Pray that you may discern God's will for your family's spiritual
growth.
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