Ritual Practices category: 1070 books

The Psalms were composed for singing. In Old and New Testament times, and throughout Church history, congregations sung Psalms. Despite renewed interest in Psalmody, few books explain how the Psalms function as hymns for Christ-centred worship. Singing the Songs of Jesus fills that gap without shying...

“Few books have been written that carefully distinguish between secular music that we listen to every day, and sacred music,” Scott Aniol says. “After discussing some foundational matters, the first section considers how to make God-pleasing choices regarding the secular music we listen to,...

Many in the church have forgotten the Psalms. They may still be read, but the rich history of using them as the backbone of Christian worship (from the earliest days of the church until the 19th century) is unknown. For some the thought of praying or singing the Psalms, alone or with others, is entirely...

A young Christian writer presents a practical guide for reconnecting with God and practicing the presence of God in our frantically busy world today. Our world is full of distractions that do not promote the health of individual souls. What can people do when they feel they have no time or...

How do the arts inform and cultivate our service to God? In this addition to an award-winning series, distinguished philosopher Bruce Ellis Benson rethinks what it means to be artistic. Rather than viewing art as practiced by the few, he recovers the ancient Christian idea of presenting ourselves...

Development of Muslim Theology, Jurisprudence and Constitutional Theory by Duncan B. MacDonald A survey of the history of Islamic thought, by a sympathetic Western scholar. IN human progress unity and complexity are the two correlatives forming together the great paradox. Life is manifold,...

Provides a reflection on the Gospel reading for each Sunday in Year A. Short inspirational meditations help unlock the heart of Scripture. Beautifully written and widely accessible. Each entry concludes with a specially written prayer.

This is a vintage collection of religious celebratory songs, compiled by Joseph A. Seiss. The songs include: "A Morning Song", "An Evening Song for the Little Ones", "A Song for Christmas", "A Song for Sanctuary", "A Song of the Ending Year", "A...

This new series of reflections on the Sunday readings by a noted Scripture scholar offers fresh insight into the land and people of the Bible. The first of three books, Living God's Word: Reflections on the Sunday Readings for Year A updates columns from The Catholic Register, Canada's national Catholic...

In this book, ‘the author reaches out to believers who trust in the truth of Holy Scripture, but who may not necessarily appreciate the relevance of pre-Christian worship to that described and laid down in the New Testament – anyone of faith would gain a great deal from reading this monograph...

Many churches have active worship committees or planning teams, and an abundance of books and resources guide pastors and laity. Encounters with the Holy offers a conversational model of worship planning that was developed to train practitioners to be more reflective in their planning of worship experiences....

Slice of life dramas are a tool to capture the imagination of viewers and communicate good news by telling stories that mirror real life. Slice of Life Worship Dramas (Volume 1) contains fifteen short, ready-to-use drama scripts that focus on moments in time and emotions to which people can relate....

Emphasizing both spiritual and practical preparation, this book will help both experienced and beginning lectors develop their understanding of the ministry of proclaiming the word of God as well as the skills needed to do it well. Wallace offers insight to various aspects of the lector’s work (job,...

Slice of life dramas are a tool to capture the imagination of viewers and communicate good news by telling stories that mirror real life. Slice of Life Worship Dramas (Volume 2) contains fifteen short, ready-to-use drama scripts that focus on moments in time and emotions to which people can relate....