Ritual Practices category: 1070 books

This insightful book by N. T. Wright explores both the meaning and the results of Christian worship. Part 1, "The God Who Is Worthy of Praise," focuses on what worshiping God actually means. Wright celebrates the greatness and beauty of God as the ground and reason for worship and shows...

Thanks to a richness of varied sources, the figure of Joseph is carefully set out before us in the pages of this small CTS Companion. Drawing from Scripture, the Church Fathers, the teaching of Pope John Paul II, the history of the devotions to Joseph, images in art, and the liturgy and relevant feasts,...

Women yearn to share their experiences with the Lover of their souls in a way that is honest and simple, yet deeply satisfying. The key to this intimate self-expression is prayer-journaling. By pouring her heart out on paper to God, a woman can enjoy God's loving presence, explore her purpose and...

The author is the current president of Jews for Jesus, a ministry dedicated to reaching Jews with the Gospel. This book is written for Jews, messianic believers, and Gentiles curious about the connection between the ancient fall festival of the Old Testament and Jesus Christ, and for missionaries evangelizing to Jewish people. A companion book to Christ in the Passover.

Randall House Minister's Manual provides a minister with the ideal resource for conducting most any special ceremony or church related service. Considered a staple product for ministry, the manual includes sections with instructions for the minister as well as a variety of services including dedications,...

Randall House Minister's Manual provides a minister with the ideal resource for conducting most any special ceremony or church related service. Considered a staple product for ministry, the manual includes sections with instructions for the minister as well as a variety of services including dedications,...

Rudolf Steiner, the often undervalued, multifaceted genius of modern times, contributed much to the regeneration of culture. In addition to his philosophical teachings, he provided ideas for the development of many practical activities, including education - both general and special - agriculture,...

The Liturgy of Saint John the Divine (Stowe Missal) reflects the later developments of English worship originating in the worship of the Church in the British Isles prior to the Great Schism.   That first millennium worship was the worship of a Johannine Church which was in full communion with the whole worldwide Orthodox Catholic Church.

This faith formation manual serves as a practical guide to the Order for the Blessing of the Quinceañeras -- the traditional Hispanic coming-of-age celebration for 15-year-old girls. While written to the girl, this resource also addresses others participating in the celebration-the parents, godparents, relatives and friends--and meaningfully anchors the celebration in the Church.

Never Pray Again encourages readers to "lift your chin, open your eyes, unfold your hands and get to work". The authors, writers of the popular "Two Friars and a Fool" blog, find the purpose of prayers not in the praying but in the doing—to Praise! Confess! Heal! Intercede! The...

Handy, helpful prayers to use in public worship during Ordinary Time. The collection includes invocations, opening prayers, prayers of confession, and pastoral prayers for the Sundays after Pentecost. Drawn from a variety of traditions, the prayers in this collection will aid any congregation as it worships throughout the journey of this season of the Christian year.

Book 3 of a three-part series. Written by a biblical scholar and church elder, this ambitious and thought-provoking guide, now available in three concise books, is designed to examine and explore beliefs that are prevalent in the evangelical Christian world today. New churches and denominations...

If you thought Archbishop Fulton Sheen and Lady Godiva had nothing in common, think again.Whether you are a Rosary rookie or daily devotee, Linking Your Beads: The Rosary's History, Mysteries, and Prayers will give you a whole new perspective on the power of prayer with the Rosary!As you...

In Divine Mother, Blessed Mother, Francis X. Clooney, S.J., a scholar of Hinduism as well as a Catholic priest and theologian, offers the first full-length comparative study of Hindu goddesses and the Virgin Mary. Clooney begins by looking at three specific goddesses as they are presented and addressed...