Christian sacraments Books
The Catholic University of America Press On the Body of the Lord
Book SynopsisAlbert the Great wrote On the Body of the Lord in the 1270s, making it his final work of sacramental theology. A companion volume to his commentary on the Mass, On the Body of the Lord is a comprehensive discussion of Eucharistic theology. The treatise is structured around six names for the Eucharist taken from the Mass: grace, gift, food, communion, sacrifice, and sacrament.
£38.21
Liturgical Press Efficacious Engagement Sacramental Participation in the Trinitarian Mystery
Book SynopsisSacramental Participation in the Trinitarian MysteryTrade ReviewThis book offers a fresh entrance into the reality of sacramental engagement. The Liturgical Press is to be thanked for publishing this book and other such works by young scholars which encourages their professional development and invites a wide audience to glean insight about current research by the new voices in liturgical studies today.Kevin W. Irwin, WorshipWith new insight and informed theological rigor, Belcher advances the now decades-long effort to appreciate and promote the human symbolic activity of sacraments as experiences of sharing in the very life of God. True to the wisdom and knowledge she has gleaned from the field of ritual studies, she delves into the particulars of one rite, infant baptism, to demonstrate how its personal, bodily, cultural, communal, and spiritual dynamics make the sacrament such a prevalent and formative practice for the real-life church in its members.Bruce T. Morrill, S.J. Vanderbilt Divinity SchoolA powerful debut of a singularly promising theological voice. Cutting against the separation of ritual studies and sacramental theology, Kimberly Belcher shows how they can be brought together in a compelling synthesis. Even more impressive than the scholarship is the argumentative power of the text. Efficacious Engagement opens up a new line of inquiry beyond Chauvet and illustrates that the field of sacramental theology is vital and generative.Cyril J. O’Regan, Huisking Professor of Theology, University of Notre DameOelrich’s thorough analysis of Congar’s insightful writings on ecclesial authority is timely indeed.Michael A. Fahey, SJ, Boston CollegeAnthony Oelrich patiently and clearly explains Congar’s theology which has inspired theological and pastoral renewal in the contemporary church, not least through its influence on the documents of Vatican II. Both the center and the periphery—the church’s hierarchy and its creative prophets—have much to learn here.Paul Philibert, OP, Translator of Congar’s True and False Reform in the Church and author of The Priesthood of the Faithful: Key to a Living Church
£26.37
Church Publishing A Manual for Eucharistic Visitors
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£11.39
Church Publishing Water of Baptism Water for Life
Book SynopsisAn illustrated book for 8–11 year olds and families, with activities that offer a variety of ways for children to interact with this core value of our faith, making a direct connection for young people between their faith and daily life.
£10.44
Liguori Publications Your Childs Confirmation
£7.12
Liguori Publications When You Are an Rcia Sponsor Handing on the Faith
£7.03
Tan Books The Latin Mass Explained Everything needed to
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£12.39
Church Publishing Inc Burial Rites for Adults Together with a Rite for
Book SynopsisThese authorized rites are intended to be a supplement to the burial services in the Book of Common Prayer, adding a rich variety of material from many sources, including prayers for one who has died in military service, for one of unknown faith, for an unbeliever, and for a member of an inter-faith family. All of the major pastoral issues of the Prayer Book rites are addressed from the reception of the body to the consecration of the grave and the interment but with a freshness of language in new texts that the speak to contemporary sensibilities.CONTENTSIntroduction with planning information Two vigil rites before a funeral Rites for the reception of the body Collects, prayers and readings for the burial service, including a celebration of the Eucharist Rites of committal Burial of one who does not profess the Christian faith Additional prayers Committal at a crematory A service of remembrance Suggested hymns aTable of ContentsIntroduction with planning informationTwo vigil rites before a funeralRites for the reception of the bodyCollects, prayers and readings for the burial service, including a celebration of the EucharistRites of committalBurial of one who does not profess the Christian faithAdditional prayersCommittal at a crematoryA service of remembranceSuggested hymns and songs
£13.49
The Latimer Trust The Anglican Evangelical Doctrine of Infant Baptism
£7.30
Peter Lang Publishing Inc Eucharistic Communion and Rituals of Communion in
Book SynopsisThis book elucidates the dynamism of culture and how cultural expressions are often intertwined with religious expressions. The Catholic Church, while conscious of the profound cultural diversity within her membership, earnestly seeks to inculturate the gospel message in these cultures, for a better expressed, experienced, and lived Catholicism in the modern world. Relational and theological expressions of Eucharistic communion increase in wealth and meaning when Christians of different races and cultures are able to understand the global call to unity and interconnectivity in the world today. Relating the clear theological and relational aspects of Eucharistic communion to the traditional rituals of communion expressed in Igbo culture enriches both the encountered faith and lived culture. The rituals of communion in Igbo tradition studied in this book, namely, Emume Iwa ?j? (Kola nut Ritual), Emume Iri Ji ?h?r? (New Yam Festival), and ?gba Orik? (Ritual Meal ofTrade Review“In her comprehensive, integrative, scholarly research, Mary-Reginald Ngozi Anibueze relates neatly the theological aspects of Eucharistic Communion in terms of thanksgiving, meal sharing, fellowship, reconciliation, and unity, to the current traditional rituals of commensality among Ndigbo of Nigeria. These traditional Igbo rituals underscore the necessary link between the Christian faith and cultural practices, thus forming the basis for an authentic liturgical inculturation that is truly Christian and fully cultural.” —Fr. Patrick C. Chibuko, Professor of Sacred Liturgy, Catholic Institute of West Africa, Port Harcourt, Nigeria“Mary-Reginald Ngozi Anibueze’s excellent multi-disciplinary study brings together liturgical studies, ritual studies, and theology into a wonderful synthetic approach to the question of inculturation and accommodation within the Igbo culture of southern Nigeria. As one who knows this culture intimately, Anibueze describes and interprets various indigenous rituals, especially sacred meal rituals, and their Eucharistic overtones and their potential implications for celebrating especially the Roman Catholic Eucharist in this cultural context. This will be of interest to anthropologists, ritual theorists, and, not least, to liturgical scholars.” —Prof. Maxwell E. Johnson, Department of Theology, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Indiana, USATable of ContentsForeword – Acknowledgment – Introduction – Culture and Inculturation: A Christian Understanding – Inculturation: An Evolving Process – Theological Basis for Inculturation – The Dynamism and Meaning of Culture – The Ethnological Context: The Igbo and Igbo Catholicism – The Igbo: Tradition, Religion, and Culture – Rituals of Communion in Igbo Culture – Igbo People and Encounter of Catholicism – Eucharistic Communion in Catholic Theology – Catholic Teachings on Eucharistic Communion – Theological and Relational Interpretations of Eucharistic Communion – Eucharistic Communion and Igbo Rituals of Communion: An Integration of Liturgy, Faith, and Culture – Igbo Catholics and Liturgical Inculturation – Liturgy and Life: Integration of Eucharistic Communion and Igbo Rituals of Communion – Conclusion: A Way Forward and Hope for the Future – Index.
£71.64
Peter Lang Publishing Inc Formative Feasting
Book SynopsisThe Bible is filled with commands to care for the poor. But how does Scripture envision the people of God becoming a community capable of following those commands? In Formative Feasting, Dr. Michael J. Rhodes argues that meals stand at the heart of Scripture's strategy for moral formation oriented towards justice and solidarity. To make this case, Rhodes brings together a constructive, theological account of moral formation through practice with rigorous exegesis of the Deuteronomic tithe-meal and Corinthian Lord's Supper. By drawing on virtue ethics, ritual studies, and socio-economic research on meals in the ancient Near East and Greco-Roman world, Rhodes both demonstrates that these meals intended to transform the individual and corporate character of the communities that practiced them, and uncovers the mechanics of moral formation embedded within them. The result is a book that models a partnership between theological ethics and theological interpretation tTrade Review“Michael Rhodes’s Formative Feasting is a stunning example of the benefits that accompany a truly interdisciplinary and intertestamental approach to the Bible, theology, and ethics. Don’t be fooled by the textual foci, as important as Deuteronomy and 1 Corinthians are. Readers will gain much insight about these texts here, but this book is just as much about virtue ethics, ritual and liturgical ethics, and ecclesial formation. All by itself Part I of this volume is a tour de force that can stand alone and is well worth the price of the book. Rhodes models and then demonstrates what difference the Bible, theology, and ethics can make when they are pressed down, shaken together, and then, run over!” —Brent A. Strawn, Professor of Old Testament and Professor of Law, Duke University“In Formative Feasting, Michael Rhodes offers a rich study on the tithe feast of Deuteronomy 14 and the Lord’s Supper in 1 Corinthians 11. By drawing upon virtue ethics, ritual and liturgical studies, and biblical studies, Rhodes convincingly displays how these feasts were meant to form virtue within the communities of Ancient Israel and early Christianity. Highly recommended, especially for those interested in theological interpretation!” —Dr. Andrew Abernethy, Associate Professor of Old Testament, Wheaton CollegeTable of ContentsIntroduction – Constructing a Theory of Formative Practices – Sources for a Theory of Formative Practices: Virtue Ethics – Sources for a Theory of Formative Practices: Ritual and Liturgical Ethics – Formative Practices in the Context of Holistic Ecclesial Formation: A Constructive Account – Formative Practices, Holistic Ecclesial Formation, and the Deuteronomic Tithe Meal – Feasting for Fear of the Lord: Eating the Tithe and Acquiring Virtue in Deuteronomy 14:22– 29 – Feasting for Fear of the Lord: Eating the Tithe and Acquiring Virtue in Deuteronomy 14:22– 29 – Formative Practices, Holistic Ecclesial Formation, and the Lord’s Supper in Corinth – Approaching the Meal: Morally Formative Practices . . . In Paul? – Forward Unto Virtue: The Lord’s Supper in 1 Corinthians 11:17– 34 as a Formative Practice– Conclusion – Bibliography – Index – Scripture Index.
£65.11
Peter Lang Publishing Inc Sin Purification and Sacrifice in Leviticus and
Book SynopsisThis book is a meticulously researched and thought-provoking study that delves into the analysis and comparison of rituals in two distinct settings: the ancient Book of Leviticus and traditional Malagasy culture on the island of Madagascar. Author Olivier Randrianjaka invesigates why Malagasy Christians connect with Leviticus despite the apathy of the Western church. As this book demonstrates, the key unifying themes are sin, purification, and sacrifice. Profound parallels emerge between Levitical rituals (such as postpartum purification and the Day of Atonement) and Malagasy rituals (such as taboo violation, postpartum purification, and the New Year royal bath). The study highlights the universal relevance of sin, purification and sacrifice rituals, inviting reflection on their significance in diverse cultural and religious contexts.This is a remarkable book that represents a groundbreaking exploration of the intricate connections between Leviticus and Malagasy traditTrade ReviewThis is a remarkable book that represents a groundbreaking exploration of the intricate connections between Leviticus and Malagasy traditional rituals. The author’s meticulous analysis and profound insights into the themes of sin, sacrifice and atonement offer invaluable knowledge for Christian readers. I highly recommend this work to anyone seeking a comprehensive understanding of Madagascar’s religion, particularly its rich tapestry of traditional rituals. Dr.Mariette Razivelo A thorough investigation of Levitical and Malagasy concepts of sin, purification, and sacrifice – from a leading biblical scholar in Madagascar: this is a study that ought to find readers not only in the fields of biblical studies and theology but also in religious studies and social anthropology. Professor (Prof.) Knut HolterTable of ContentsAcknowledgments – List of Abbreviations – Introduction – Preliminary Investigation of חַטּאָת and כּפִֶּר – Sin and Ritual Sacrifice in Leviticus 4:1–5:13 – Postpartum Ritual Purification in Leviticus 12 – The Day of Atonement in Lev 16 – Background on Madagascar and Its Culture – Sin, Purification and Sacrifice among the Malagasy – Conclusion – List of Tables – Appendices – Bibliography – Index of Subjects – Index of Authors – Index of Scriptures.
£60.30
Crossway Books Why Should I Be Baptized
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£5.68
University of Toronto Press Pasolini
Book SynopsisPoet, novelist, dramatist, polemicist, and filmmaker Pier Paolo Pasolini continues to be one of the most influential intellectuals of post-war Italy. In Pasolini: The Sacred Flesh, Stefania Benini examines his corporeal vision of the sacred, focusing on his immanent interpretation of the Christian doctrine of the Incarnation and the “sacred flesh” of Christ in both Passion and Death as the subproletarian flesh of the outcast at the margins of capitalism.By investigating the many crucifixions within Pasolini’s poems, novels, films, cinematic scripts and treatments, as well as his subversive hagiographies of criminal or crazed saints, Benini illuminates the radical politics embedded within Pasolini’s adoption of Christian themes. Drawing on the work of theorists such as Ernesto De Martino, Mircea Eliade, Jean-Luc Nancy, Alain Badiou, Giorgio Agamben, and Slavoj Žižek, she shows how Pasolini’s meditation on the disappearance of the sacred iTrade Review'This is a thorough study of the true intellectual Pasolini.' Choice Magazine vol 53:09:2016 'Benini's book is a tour de force to be lauded and a must read for any Pasolini scholar.' -- Daniela Bini Annali D'Italianistica vol 35:2016 'Benini succeeds in carving out an innovative space for interpretation, so that her work is an interesting addition to the huge bulk of Pasolini criticism. Furthermore, her work can benefit those who are interested in "meeting" the "organic intellectual" Pasolini, an agent of Italian cultural history for over fifty years.' -- Carla Locatelli Forum Italicum vol 5:01:2017 'Benini's book is a tour de force to be lauded and a must read for any Pasolini scholar.' -- Daniela Bini Annali D'Italianistica vol 35:2016Table of ContentsIntroduction 1. The Sense of the Sacred 2. The Passion and the Incarnation: Ricotta and The Gospel According to Matthew 3. The Words of the Flesh: Blasphemy 4. The Mad Saint and the Anchorite: Theorem 5. The Franciscan Model 6. The Pauline Model Conclusion
£47.70
Cedar Fort My First Steps on the Covenant Path Girl Version
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£15.29
Saint Benedict Press Mass & Adoration Companion
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£25.46
Saint Benedict Press The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass: The Mystery of
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£23.76
Baker Publishing Group The Bible and the Priesthood – Priestly
Book SynopsisThis series on the seven Sacraments provides readers with a deeper appreciation of God's gifts and call in the Sacraments through a renewed encounter with God's Word. In this volume, a leading Catholic scholar offers a biblical theology of the priesthood rooted in the Old and New Testaments. Half a millennium after the Protestant Reformation and in the midst of an ongoing clerical crisis in the Catholic Church, this book presents a comprehensive biblical vision and defense of the sacramental priesthood and an informed theological response to the problem of priestly sin. It gives expression to the ministerial priesthood's biblically grounded, sacramental share in the sacrificial ministry of Jesus Christ. Series editors are Timothy C. Gray and John Sehorn. Gray is president of the Augustine Institute, which has one million subscribers to its online content channel, Formed.org. Gray and Sehorn teach at the Augustine Institute Graduate School of Theology, which prepares students for Christian mission through on-campus and distance-education programs.Table of ContentsContentsList of SidebarsSeries PrefacePart 1: Introduction1. Priesthood and the Project of Catholic ExegesisHermeneutical Interlude: A Catholic AlternativePart 2: "The Sons of Aaron in Their Splendor"2. "The Glory of the Lord Appeared" (Lev. 9:23): Priesthood as TheophanyExcursus 1: Purity and HolinessExcursus 2: Levi, Levites, and the Priesthood3. "Like People, like Priest" (Hosea 4:9): Priestly Sin and the Prophetic CritiqueExcursus 3: Corruption of Priests and TempleExcursus 4: The Priesthood of Eli and Sons at Shiloh4. "I Will Clothe You with Festal Apparel" (Zech. 3:4): The Promise of a New PriesthoodExcursus 5: David's Royal PriesthoodExcursus 6: Transfiguration of the Temple and the Future of TheophanyPart 3: "The Order of Melchizedek"5. "Feed My Sheep" (John 21:17): The Inauguration of New Covenant OrdoExcursus 7: Israel's Last ProphetExcursus 8: The Language of Pastoral Order6. "A Spiritual Temple, a Holy Priesthood" (1 Pet. 2:5): Priestly Sacrifice and the New LawExcursus 9: The Laying On of HandsExcursus 10: "Mediator of a New Covenant" (Heb. 12:24): Priests in the Letter to the Hebrews7. Conclusion: Jesus as Charismatic Founder of a Hierarchical ChurchSuggested ResourcesIndexes
£15.29
Paraclete Press Everything Is Sacred: An Introduction to the
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£12.34
Alban Institute, Inc Leading into the World
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£19.99
Alban Institute, Inc Leading into the World
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£39.60
SteinerBooks, Inc Sacramental Theology for a Modern and Future
Book Synopsis'What Christ Jesus taught is not what is most important, but rather what he has given humanity. His resurrection is the birth of a new faculty within human nature.' -- Rudolf SteinerIn this book experienced Christian Community priest and teacher, Michael Debus, helps readers to understand the heart of religious consciousness and practical life -- the sacraments. He does so by exploring the following questions and more: -- Is baptism merely a symbolic act, or is it a reality that affects one's life? -- How should we understand the transformation of bread and wine? -- How can rituals express spiritual realities?Debus makes these complex concepts accessible to anyone who wants to understand the background and sacraments of The Christian Community. He also weaves together a discussion of historical theological developments with the evolution of consciousness. This is an insightful book for readers looking to understand the spiritual foundations of The Christian Community and its place in theological history, and its role in Christianity today.
£21.25
University of Scranton Press,U.S. What Brings a Marriage into Existence?: An
Book SynopsisOf the seven sacraments of the Roman Catholic Church, matrimony is the most discussed, debated, disputed, and adjudicated. In this book, Brendan Killeen employs the fundamental question 'What brings a marriage into existence?' as the legal and scholarly means to explore the very nature of marriage within the framework of the canon law of the Catholic Church. Killeen conducts his exploration in two phases. First he scrutinizes the canon law's primary sources - texts dating as far back as the Roman Empire - and gives readers a fresh perspective on the law's historical progression. He then examines the papers from the Second Vatican Council and offers both an objective evaluation of the law at present and some possible amendments for its future. Noteworthy for its diligent research and in-depth analysis, "What Brings a Marriage into Existence?" will be useful to both newcomers to the canon law of marriage as well as seasoned scholars.
£25.17
P & R Publishing Co (Presbyterian & Reformed) Why Do We Baptize Infants?
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£7.11
Bridegroom Press The Confirmation Preparation Manual
£6.90
Catholic Courses Manual for Eucharistic Adoration
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£23.74
Ignatius Press Heart of the Christian Life: Thoughts on the Holy
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£15.26
Twenty-Third Publications Living with Real Presence: Eucharist as an
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£14.20
Emmaus Road Publishing Preparing for Confirmation: 50 Things Every Catholic Should Know
£10.87
Our Sunday Visitorc2023 Way of Beauty: Rekindling Eucharistic Amazement
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£16.11
Church Publishing Inc Living Water: 2nd Edition
Book SynopsisThe second edition of a classic designed for baptismal preparation and relevant to all Christians.A program for adult Episcopalians that can easily be adapted to other denominations, one-on-one spiritual mentoring, children, young adult, or intergenerational groups, and even to individuals for private meditation. The eight group sessions in this book focus repeatedly on water, first as a natural element necessary to life, then as a symbolic element necessary to spirituality. Gradually, through prayer, song, scripture, silence, poetry, visual arts, storytelling, group discussion, and personal reflection, water—as a baptismal element—gains ascendancy. No longer merely occasional refreshment, Living Water inundates, becoming life’s very medium. Trade Review“To all of you who are formation leaders of a new generation—there is wisdom here that stands the test of time.”—Sharon Ely Pearson, author of Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Theologies of Confirmation for the 21st Century“Living Water is a living book; it lives as a reflection of Klara Tammany’s long and ongoing journey in faith and service, in the lives of the many who have been touched by her work, and in the pages between these covers. The book is not an educational program but a formational process. If you read Living Water, as I hope you will, it will live in you as it lives in me.”—Parker J. Palmer, author of On the Brink of Everything: Grace, Gravity, and Getting OldThis is one of the best resources for Christian formation that I've used in my ten years in the field. I am an Episcopal priest and have used it for Baptism preparation, Confirmation classes, and retreats. I highly recommend it . . ."—Pamela Dolan, author of Contemplative Gardening and rector of the Episcopal Church of St. Martin in Davis, California
£14.99
Church Publishing Inc Ritual Excellence: Best Practices for Leading and
Book SynopsisA leading expert shares important benchmarks for leading liturgy. Grounded in Christian liturgical theology and how ritual forms the people who practice it, this book offers the principles at work in good liturgical practice, guidance for making liturgical choices, and best practices in leading and presiding over liturgical worship. Topics include curating liturgy and leading with excellence, principles for liturgical planning and presiding, and best practices for the Eucharist and Baptism. The author draws on his wide-ranging work in ritual theory to provide a practical guide that clergy and lay leaders in the Episcopal Church will find to be an essential resource. Those in other denominations will also find this book to be a useful reference in standard setting.Trade Review“Like the careful liturgical planning and the bodily movement in presiding that James Farwell so eloquently recommends, this book is elegant, collected, dignified, and befitting the festal celebration of Sunday. Marked by profound theology and deep humanity, the book also has moments of sharp humor. While the liturgical resources it helps to curate are Episcopalian, clearly and thoroughly presented in their current form, the spirit here is in every sense ecumenical. Farwell’s vision of best practices in ritual can help us all.”—Gordon Lathrop, Professor of Liturgy Emeritus, United Lutheran Seminary, and Past President, Societas Liturgica“If you like liturgy, lead liturgy, teach liturgy, are part of liturgy, want to know more about liturgy—read this book! The more choices we are given, the more we need to know about ritual, liturgy, the liturgical year, the ‘sacred geography of liturgy,’ leadership, delegation, and knowing ‘in our bones’ the ordo of parish liturgy to draw on the vast array of official resources now available to us. For those responsible for the cure of souls and often isolated from academic liturgical conversations, this book will be extremely helpful in making informed and pastoral decisions regarding the many choices available for preparing Sundays in the parish.”—Lizette Larson-Miller, Past President, International Anglican Liturgical Consultation, and Canon Precentor, Diocese of Huron“Ritual Excellence is a must-read for all involved in planning and leading worship. ‘The primary act of pastoral care,’ as Farwell names it, involves knowing in our bones the structure and pace of the liturgy, composed of physical actions and not only words: We feel its rhythm and sequence, fixed and variable, in a community event that, like play, is an end in itself as we enact the reconciliation of God and all creation through Paschal connection between Baptism and Eucharist every Sunday.”—Juan M. C. Oliver, former Custodian of the Book of Common Prayer
£18.99
Church Publishing Inc Preaching Baptism: Incorporating Baptismal Values
Book SynopsisA guide to communicating the power and significance of baptism.Although the sacrament of baptism is central to Christian experience, it is usually only discussed in many churches when a baptism happens to be occurring. In Preaching Baptism, priest and noted preacher James Bradley Shumard identifies ways to reinforce baptismal values in the weekly liturgy, from the pulpit in sermons, as well as from other teaching moments in the liturgy. Including chapters on preaching about baptism across the church year, connecting the lectionary to baptism, baptismal vows, and more, this volume offers guidance to clergy in keeping baptismal vocation at the core in every Sunday's sermon.Trade Review"As promised, Shumard focuses on preaching, reviewing the Revised Common Lectionary through the lens of baptism. This valuable resource overflows with opportunities for preaching baptismal themes." – Dr. Fredrica Harris Thompsett, author of We Are Theologians and Living with History"Preaching Baptism is an engaging invitation to live as followers of Christ infused with the sacred waters of baptism. Accessible to clergy and laity alike, Preaching Baptism is perfect for a retreat setting, adult forums, and personal enrichment. Full of practical and creative suggestions on incorporating the importance of baptism into weekly worship, Rev. Shumard illustrates the life-giving relevance of our baptismal vows. His is a timely book with transformative power." – The Rt. Rev. Paul-Gordon Chandler, Bishop of the Episcopal Church in Wyoming and Founder of CARAVAN Arts"Shumard challenges us to live and preach baptism beyond those Sundays we perform the sacrament. Prepare to dust off the font and adjust the church bulletin for a more embodied experience of living into our baptismal vows each week. This practical guide is helpful for anyone who desires a fresh, reimagined approach to worship." – The Rev. Canon Dr. Dennis G. Campbell, retired Canon to the Ordinary of the Episcopal Diocese of Arkansas"An extremely well-written and informative book that will hold your attention from the first page. I learned of the deeper meanings of baptism and experienced revelations throughout each chapter. This is an important and fascinating read. As a layperson, I would recommend this book to anyone seeking clarification about the meaning and ritual of baptism, whether you are a casual reader or a member of the clergy." – Jeanne Miller, Congregant"As a parishioner at St. Mark’s during Father Shumard’s time here, I have had a baptismal epiphany. Repeated recitation has let me come to understand that the still valid two millennia old Nicene Creed lets us express what we believe, while the Baptismal Vows have such deep meaning that they are a prescription for Christian living. The Vows are what we commit to actively do with our lives." – Steve Kurtz, CongregantTable of ContentsIntroduction: Why This Book and Why Baptism?Baptism Is a Lifelong JourneyBaptismal Preaching: Themes from the Catechumenate, Confirmation, and the Reaffirmation of the Baptismal Vows Baptismal VowsA Quick Guide for Ordinary Sundays with Baptismal Themes as Found in Readings from the Revised Common LectionarySeasonal Preaching and Preaching for Special OccasionsThe Service of Holy BaptismArchitecture and AccoutrementsPreaching and Teaching MomentsThe History of BaptismConclusionAppendix A: The Question of Open CommmunionAppendix B: Sample Baptismal SermonsBibliographyAcknowledgements
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Church Publishing Inc Ritual Excellence: Best Practices for Leading and
Book SynopsisA leading expert shares important benchmarks for leading liturgy. Grounded in Christian liturgical theology and how ritual forms the people who practice it, this book offers the principles at work in good liturgical practice, guidance for making liturgical choices, and best practices in leading and presiding over liturgical worship. Topics include curating liturgy and leading with excellence, principles for liturgical planning and presiding, and best practices for the Eucharist and Baptism. The author draws on his wide-ranging work in ritual theory to provide a practical guide that clergy and lay leaders in the Episcopal Church will find to be an essential resource. Those in other denominations will also find this book to be a useful reference in a standard setting. Trade Review“Like the careful liturgical planning and the bodily movement in presiding that James Farwell so eloquently recommends, this book is elegant, collected, dignified, and befitting the festal celebration of Sunday. Marked by profound theology and deep humanity, the book also has moments of sharp humor. While the liturgical resources it helps to curate are Episcopalian, clearly and thoroughly presented in their current form, the spirit here is in every sense ecumenical. Farwell’s vision of best practices in ritual can help us all.”—Gordon Lathrop, Professor of Liturgy Emeritus, United Lutheran Seminary, and Past President, Societas Liturgica“If you like liturgy, lead liturgy, teach liturgy, are part of liturgy, want to know more about liturgy—read this book! The more choices we are given, the more we need to know about ritual, liturgy, the liturgical year, the ‘sacred geography of liturgy,’ leadership, delegation, and knowing ‘in our bones’ the ordo of parish liturgy to draw on the vast array of official resources now available to us. For those responsible for the cure of souls and often isolated from academic liturgical conversations, this book will be extremely helpful in making informed and pastoral decisions regarding the many choices available for preparing Sundays in the parish.”—Lizette Larson-Miller, Past President, International Anglican Liturgical Consultation, and Canon Precentor, Diocese of Huron“Ritual Excellence is a must-read for all involved in planning and leading worship. ‘The primary act of pastoral care,’ as Farwell names it, involves knowing in our bones the structure and pace of the liturgy, composed of physical actions and not only words: We feel its rhythm and sequence, fixed and variable, in a community event that, like play, is an end in itself as we enact the reconciliation of God and all creation through Paschal connection between Baptism and Eucharist every Sunday.”—Juan M. C. Oliver, former Custodian of the Book of Common Prayer
£75.44
Church Publishing Inc Celebrating the Rites of Initiation
Book SynopsisThe definitive guide to the practice of rites of initiation in the church, revised and updated to reflect the changes of the 2022 Book of Occasional Services. In a new and updated edition, James Turrell offers a guide to the celebration of the rites of baptism, confirmation, and communion. He provides readers with notes and background thinking on planning the ideal time to undergo these important rituals. Through careful guidance, Turrell leads clergy members and other church leaders through the steps of major Christian ceremonies. Reflecting a more inclusive society, he writes on recent changes to the catechumenate and the restructuring of rites for preparing for confirmation or reception. This new edition is revised to included updated information from the 2022 Book of Occasional Services.
£19.79
Morgan James Publishing llc Home in the Church: Living an Embodied Catholic
Book SynopsisMany Catholics in the modern world experience a Catholic faith that has been stripped of a great deal of its symbolically-rich practices. More and more, Catholic individuals, families, and parishes feel the pull to conform to the conventions of modern culture. Home in the Church offers a substitute to Catholics living in the modern world—calling them back to a distinctly Catholic way of living and vision of Mother Church as the home on earth that is leading them to their heavenly home. Catholic Convert, Jessica Ptomey, describes her journey to a more embodied Christian faith in the Catholic Church, and she invites readers to the same experience—whether they are cradle-Catholics or seekers like her former self. Within Home in the Church, readers discover or re-discover the various elements of church liturgy, teaching, and tradition that help believers to live a faith that is embodied—lived out body, mind, and soul. Home in the Church discusses the embodied nature of faith in the home, in the celebrations of the liturgical calendar, in the liturgy of the Mass, in personal prayer, in the intercession of the saints, in the sacraments, and in a redemptive view of suffering.
£10.44
Sophia Institute Press The Holy Bread of Eternal Life: Restoring
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£14.24
Sophia Institute Press Archbishop Sheen's Book of Sacraments: An
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£17.95
Sophia Institute Press Sacramentals: Their Meaning and Spiritual Use
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£17.06
Sophia Institute Press Mother Angelica's Quick Guide to the Sacraments:
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£13.46
Faithlife Corporation In the Name of Our Lord
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£21.24
Faithlife Corporation Amidst Us Our Beloved Stands
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£17.84
Word on Fire Academic Christ Brings All Newness: Essays, Reviews, and
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£25.46
Floris Books The Heartbeat of the Year
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Canterbury Press Norwich The Mystery of Faith: Exploring Christian belief
Book SynopsisThe Mystery of Faith explores the essentials of Christian belief and the ancient spiritual practices that enable us to live and flourish in the light of God’s grace. It is written for those who are new to the Christian faith, are curious about it, want to understand their faith better or make more meaningful connections between faith and life. Using the structure of the Apostles Creed it offers clear explanations of core beliefs through the God we encounter in creation, in the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, and in the Spirit who makes God known in our world and in our lives today. John-Francis Friendship draws on the riches of the Christian tradition and his own experience of Religious life to introduce practices that guide our daily living as God’s people: prayer, scripture, the sacraments, worship, the company of saints. Throughout, questions for reflection and discussion make this an ideal resource for faith formation for individual and groups.Trade ReviewJohn-Francis draws on the wisdom of the ages to introduce faith in an accessible and engaging way. And he also draws on his own long experience as Franciscan, priest, and spiritual director to ground this tradition in the reality of one life. Questions and suggestions for reflection help the reader to apply what they read to their own journey of faith, whatever their starting point. -- Sr Helen Julian CSF
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Collective Ink Nature's Sacrament: The Epic of Evolution and a
Book SynopsisIn a sacramental ecology, divine grace is to be found in the evolutionary emergence of life. The ‘Epic of Evolution’ is the scientific story that reveals that we live in an approximately 14 billion year old universe on a planet that is approximately 4.6 billion years old and that we are a part of the ongoing process of life that has existed on Earth for roughly 4 billion years. Nature's Sacrament focuses on the religious and ecological significance of the evolutionary epic in an effort to seamlessly connect the ecological value attributed as a part of an understanding of the evolutionary connectedness of life on Earth, with the Divine grace understood to be present in Christian sacramental worship. David C. McDuffie is a faculty member in the Religious Studies Department at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro where his primary teaching schedule includes courses in World Religions, Religion in America, Christian History, Religion and Environment, and Religion and Politics. Broadly, his research and teaching interests involve the subject area of Religion and Culture, which includes but is not limited to the relationships between religion and politics, science, and health care. This is his first book.
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Sacristy Press Following Christ: Sermons for the Christian Year
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Sacristy Press God's Tent Pitched Among Us: A New Pattern for
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