Ritual Practices category: 1070 books

Als Benedikt XVI. mit seinem Motu proprio Summorum Pontificum im Jahre 2007 die lateinische Messe nach Tridentinischem Ritus rehabilitierte, schlug das in der Öffentlichkeit hohe Wellen. Zusätzlich angefacht wurde die Debatte um vor- oder nachkonziliare Liturgie seit Januar 2009 durch den Streit...

Dans cet ouvrage devenu un classique chez les théosophes anglo-saxons et enfin traduit en français, l’auteur montre les liens existant entre la franc-maçonnerie et certaines écoles de Mystères de l’Antiquité, et retrace brièvement leur histoire....

Peu après l’Empire romain, l’Éthiopie adopte à son tour le christianisme. Réduite d’abord à l’entourage royal et au milieu dirigeant, la christianisation touche bientôt en profondeur tout le Nord éthiopien, grâce à l’oeuvre missionnaire conduite à partir du milieu du Ve siècle...

This book deals with a subject which is new to most English readers. For though Danish hymnody long ago became favorably known in Northern Europe, no adequate presentation of the subject has appeared in English. Newer American Lutheran hymnals contain a number of Danish hymns, some of which have gained...

In this accessbile and informative book, Dr. Mark W. Stamm examines the sacrament of baptism within the context of The United Methodist Church. Included are sections on the biblical roots of baptism, the meaning of baptism as cleansing, new birth, new life, and covenant; effective means of forming...

For centuries, Christian theology has understood the Eucharist in terms of metaphysics or in protest against it. Today an opening has been made to imagine the sacrament through the method of phenomenology, bringing about new theological life and meaning. In Dialectical Anatomy of the Eucharist, Donald...

A guide for Godparents, especially those who live far away from their Godchildren. This pamphlet discusses the challenges and responsibilities of being Godparents and the importance of maintaining a healthy relationship with one's Godchildren. It also offers creative ways to actively set an example while helping them grow in their faith. Deluxe pamphlet Nonreturnable

HOPE NOW 365 Days Daily Devotional, as the name implies will bring you a daily word of encouragement and grace to refocus your faith unto God through Jesus Christ. I have written it as received, the daily inspirations, often, have been after I was woken in the night or morning with these words. Let...

Divorzio, aborto, eutanasia, coppie di fatto, procreazione assistita: temi sensibili, che spesso dividono l’opinione pubblica. Da una parte, i difensori di un’etica laica e della separazione assoluta fra Stato e Chiesa; dall’altra, gli interventi di Benedetto XVI e della cei di Ruini e Bagnasco...

How would the history of Roman Catholic worship look if it were viewed first from the perspective of the “people in the pews” rather than through the deliberations of popes and church councils or the writings of theologians? How did the “common people” down through the ages understand what...

Edwin Neely shares some personal reflections and meditations on the Breaking of Bread (also known as the Remembrance), together with selected extracts from other writers on the subject.

An all-in-one resource that helps both the music director and pastor plan the worship services for each Sunday and holy day of the church year, the 2019-2020 edition Prepare! is lectionary based and places everything at your fingertips: Calendar format that helps you plan the entire choir year,...

The Abingdon Worship Annualis lectionary-based and follows the calendar year (January - December). It offers fresh worship planning resources for all who plan and implement weekly worship. Worship leaders "need to offer prayers, prepare an order of worship, select music, and even prepare a sermon....

What are we to make of the Biblical book of Hebrews 6:4-6 and 10:26-27? They teach that "it is impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Ghost, 5 And have tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the world...