Throughout the history of Christianity, Mary has been a beacon of hope to many who look to her. While Christians have always prayed to Mary, they have also sung to her in times of joy and sorrow. Sing of Mary analyzes Marian hymnody throughout Christianity-and particularly in the Roman Catholic Church in the United States from 1854 to today-focusing not only on the texts and music but also on the contexts out of which these hymns came. By using a holistic methodology-drawing from anthropology, h...
In the face of dramatic membership decline, John Leith calls on the church to say what no one else can say. Leith writes that too often sermons are moral exhortations which can be delivered more effectively at Rotary or Kiwanis clubs; or political and economic judgements on society presented with greater wisdom and passion at political conventions; or they offer therapies better provided by competent psychiatrists. He urges the church to use its only unique skill--the ability to interpret and ap...
Nothing could possibly matter more than learning to discern the authentic voice of God, but few things in life are more susceptible to delusion and deception. When life falls apart and we need God's comfort; in moments of cultural turmoil when we need God's clarity; facing formidable decisions when we need God's guidance; desiring a deeper faith when we need God to say something, anything, to turn the monologue we call prayer into a genuine conversation. Having addressed God's silence in God o...
Sunday worship is the central act of the Christian faith, yet few people truly understand what is happening during the service, and why, and how. Based on numerous visits with congregations of many denominations, Jane Rogers Vann examines how we can eliminate the barrier between the preacher and the people in the pew and offers practical advice directed not just toward church leaders but to worship committees and church members--all who are yearning to be fully engaged in worship. Photographs of...
The Ordinary Prayers of the Traditional Latin Mass (Extraordinary Form or Vetus Ordo)
by Joseph Shaw and Stefano Mazzeo
2022 Holy Trinity Orthodox Russian Calendar (Russian-language)
by Holy Trinity Monastery
This liturgical guide offers detailed rubrics for every Sunday and major feast of the year, as well as certain lesser feasts and lenten days. The calendar also provides a list of commemorated saints and appointed scripture readings for each day of the year. Это Богослужебное руководство дает подробные указания на каждый воскресный день и великий праздник, в том числе и на особо чтимые постные дни и малые праздники. На каждый день года перечислены празднуемые святые и рядовые чтения Священного П...
The Church of Ireland's Book of Common Prayer is an all-in-one volume containing everything necessary for public worship and personal devotion. The authorised prayer book of the Church of Ireland, it is treasured and used on a daily basis by clergy and laypeople alike. Contents include: * Two orders for Holy Communion; * Morning and evening prayer for Sundays; * Compline; * Daily prayer for weekdays; * The occasional offices: baptism, confirmation, marriage and funerals; * Resources for ministr...
The reform of the liturgy is at risk, says Andrea Grillo. Recent developments have sown doubts and confusion within the church. While many authorities pay lip service to the importance of the liturgical reform that followed Vatican II and cite all the right documents, what they offer is "out of tune" with the fundamental reasons for the reform. Grillo argues that the church today must refresh its collective memory of the essential meaning of the liturgical reform. For Grillo, this means...
A Contemporary Handbook for Weddings & Funerals and Other Occasions