Worship, rites, ceremonies and rituals Books

Manuel Du Diacre, Du Sous-diacre, Et Du Maître Des Cérémonies..., par Jean Baptiste Falise, offre un guide détaillé des fonctions et des responsabilités du diacre, du sous-diacre et du maître des...

<p><strong><em>Pow-Wows; or, The Long Lost Friend</em> gathers centuries-old spells, blessings, and symbolic rituals intended to safeguard individuals and households from harm or misfortune...

This volume seeks to explore pilgrimage studies as a distinctive sub-field of research, and to define its key methodological approaches and problems

"Funeral Services of Masonic Lodges" offers a detailed look into the ceremonies and traditions surrounding Masonic funeral rites. This volume provides insights into the rituals, symbols, and customs observed by Masonic lodges during funeral services. It...

"Trust and Obey," and Other Songs is a collection of timeless hymns by John H. Sammis (1846-1919). This compilation features some of the most beloved and enduring pieces of gospel music, offering solace, inspiration, and spiritual upliftment. Sammis's...

"The arguments for monarchy are basically of three kinds: providentialist-monarchy has been the state form most used by the providence of God to further the Christianization of peoples; sacramental-monarchy permits the symbolic clothing of civil...

The Nine Emperor Gods, or Jiuhuangye as they are often called, are star deities who control the nine planets of our solar system, and currently constitute the most popular spirit-medium cult within the Taoist pantheon in the Southeast Asian regions of...

Nothing in this world can hold you back from experiencing the fullness of life that God has for you. So, what are you waiting for? Charles Finney's powerful and thought-provoking messages reveal how you can... Receive complete forgiveness from sin

The Real Meaning of LifeYou can be a Spirit-filled and fruit-bearing Christian, bringing great glory to God. Discover the joy of knowing that your salvation is secure and that your faith will lead you to a victorious life. Charles Finney shows

How can the arts witness to the transcendence of the Christian God? Many people believe that there is something transcendent about the arts, that they can awaken a profound sense of awe, wonder, and mystery, of something "beyond" this world--even for...

A Call to Worship, Collect, Prayer of Confession, and three suggested hymns based on each lectionary text (First Lesson, Second Lesson, and Gospel) are provided for every Sunday of the year in cycle B. Additional non-lectionary days such as All Saints'...

This booklet is an historical study of the place of Metrical Psalms in the public worship of the Scottish Reformed and Presbyterian Church. It maintains that only the Biblical materials of praise, without instrumental accompaniment have warrant for use...

The Psalms In Metre (1860) is a book written by Charles Bagot Cayley. The book is a collection of psalms that have been translated into a metrical form, making them easier to sing in a congregational setting. The psalms are arranged in numerical order,...

The Anglican Way is a guidebook for anyone interested in following Jesus as an Anglican Christian. Written for both the newcomer and the person who wants to go deeper, this book answers hundreds of questions about history, theology, worship, and more...

Our Christian Worship: Resources For Palm Sunday Through Easter, contains original and selected, contemporary resources for worship for Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter.Our Christian Worship features opening sentences, invocations,...

This collection includes communion and postcommunion prayers for every Sunday and selected special days. Can be used in congregations that offer single or separate prayers for bread and cup and by congregations that do not use the lectionary.

A Practical and Engaging Guide for Changing the Way We Seek God's WillHow do we know God's will for our lives? This question lies at the heart of Christian life. And yet, attempting to understand our greater purpose can become a source of frustration as...

Pilgrimage is a spiritual discipline not many consider. In these pages Arthur Paul Boers describes his month-long journey on the Camino de Santiago in Spain, a classic pilgrimage route that ends at the cathedral where St. James is buried, opening to us...

Originally published in 1999, The Rites of Christian Initiation was hailed for its clarity and comprehensiveness. Kilian McDonnell, OSB, called it "the best overall treatment of Christian initiation available," and Paul Bradshaw predicted it would be the...

What concepts must one have in order to understand and explain the nature and purpose, the plan and actualization, and the relational character of the liturgy? Volume 2: Fundamental Liturgy addresses this question in three parts - epistemology,...

Volume I consists of three parts: Preliminary Notions," "Historical Overview of the Liturgy," and "Liturgical Sources." Articles and their contributors include "A Definition of Liturgy," by Anscar J. Chupungco, OSB;...

(Re-released as part of the Classics in Liturgy series) Originally published as Early Sources of the Liturgy, this book presents the principal texts of the Christian liturgy from its beginnings to the fifth century. Included among the main sources...

This comprehensive resource of five sermons with complete worship services provides a solid, thematically integrated worship and preaching program for Advent and Christmas Eve. It celebrates the deep songs of faith that result from personal encounters...

The church is a wonderful place to use all of our God-given senses, and this inspiring collection of liturgical resources utilizes art, music, drama, silence, and even aromas to retell the marvelous story of God's covenantal relationships with humankind...

Are you looking for fresh, thoughtful material for your congregation's Lenten journey that prepares them to experience the marvelous joy of the risen Christ? Here's an anthology of ready-to-use resources that you can build on to create memorable Ash...

Preparing to lead a congregation in worship Sunday after Sunday is a formidable and pressure-filled responsibility. That's why busy worship planners will love this all-new edition of a favorite CSS reference. It's a handy, easy-to-use resource with...

If you want to make your Sunday morning services come alive, this remarkably inventive volume is exactly what you've been searching for. It's a terrific library of resources that takes the weekly lectionary texts and puts them into the mouths, ears, and...

The story of Good Friday and Easter Day is dramatized through the device of "man-on-the-street" interviews. As a radio reporter tries to obtain details of the crucifixion, we hear the viewpoints of many people who witnessed the events, from children to a...

The most impressive thing about Wayne Keller's body of ideas for worship throughout the Christian Year is his boldness. He is bold in demanding that we, his colleagues in liturgical leadership, plan worship that has to do with the reality of our...

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. ...

The Reformation did not happen overnight, not with the singular act of posting of the Ninety-Five Theses, or even the presentation of the Augsburg Confession.Prof. Dr. Zeeden's classic study of how medieval church practices continued and developed within...

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. ...

Das Buch ""Das Kirchenjahr des Christlichen Morgen- und Abendlandes: Mit seinen Festen, Fasten und Bibellectionen (1860)"" von Heinrich Alt ist eine umfassende Darstellung des Kirchenjahres in der christlichen Tradition. Das Werk beinhaltet eine...

This collection of sacred songs is a valuable resource for anyone involved in religious work or worship. It includes both classic hymns and new compositions, all with a focus on praising Jesus and spreading his message. With easy-to-follow sheet music...

Experience the sacred hymn of St. Casimir Tr. in the Metre of the Original by HECW. This beautiful hymn is dedicated to Deiparae Virginis Mariae and is a true masterpiece of Catholic music. Feel the deep connection to the divine as you listen and sing...

This selection of hymns presents a supplement to Dr. Rippon's hymnbook, featuring works by the noted theologian and hymn writer Isaac Watts. These hymns are known for their focus on individual spiritual reflection and a personal relationship with God. An...

The Bible is meant to be read in the church, by the church, as the church. Following the example of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Derek Taylor argues that we should regard the reading of Scripture as an inherently communal exercise of discipleship. In...