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In Writing Worship: How to Craft Heartfelt Songs for the Church, the Christian songwriter will explore the depths of the heart, immersing in relationship with God before learning practical worship s……続きを見る

Als am 11. September 2001 das World Trade Center in New York durch einen Terrorakt zerstört wurde, brach mehr als ein Gebäude zusammen. Neben dem Verlust der vielen Toten war ein System erschüttert ……続きを見る

We Have Seen His Glory sounds a clarion call to worship in light of the coming Kingdom. Ben Witherington here contends that Christian worship cannot be a matter of merely continuing ancient practice……続きを見る

SHORTLISTED FOR THE EDWARD STANFORD TRAVEL BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024 'Deeply poetic.' CAROLINE LUCAS MP 'A masterpiece of storytelling.' NICK MAYHEW-SMITH 'Mary Colwell is a candle of open-minded curios……続きを見る

In Praying the**Psalms in the Voice of Christ, Frank J. Matera offers a way to pray the psalms within the Liturgy of the Hours rooted in the New Testament and the great writers of the early church. ……続きを見る

What does it mean to be a eucharistic community? In Christ Now Meet Both East and West approaches the Eucharist from the perspective of Christianity being a religion of the tableーa place where our ……続きを見る

If you have ever taken the sacraments for granted, The Power of the Sacraments will lead you to a deeper appreciation for their transforming power. Sr. Briege McKenna's brief exposition of each sacr……続きを見る

The Everyday Bible guides you to read the entire Bible in 365 sections designed for daily 15-minute readings. Each day is a blend of Scripture from the Old Testament, Psalms, Proverbs, and the New T……続きを見る

The Everyday Bible guides you to read the entire Bible in 365 sections designed for daily 15-minute readings. Each day is a blend of Scripture from the Old Testament, Psalms, Proverbs, and the New T……続きを見る

In Rethinking Church, veteran church leader, theologian, and professor Ron Highfield tells the story of how he came to the conclusions that most institutions we call "churches" are really parachurch……続きを見る

An invaluable resource for anyone who regularly prepares prayers for public worship. Praying for the world beyond the Church is an important strand of the Church's vocation. But in such a complex an……続きを見る

God is the focus of our praise, but the incredible benefits are ours! Majesty is a must-read for believers of every generation who desire to discover God's generous heart and experience worship as H……続きを見る

The Little Way of Advent follows a format similar to The Little Way of Lent. Following the Advent and Christmas season daily Scripture readings, Fr. Caster provides an inspirational reflection for e……続きを見る

Scapulars, candles, holy water, rosaries, relics, medalsーthese sacramentals are a profound grace to many, but still a mystery to some. In Amazing Graces, author Julie Dortch Cragon takes a look at ……続きを見る

What are believers to do when belief and lived experience collide? Must the experience of suffering be hidden or pushed aside in favor of only "positive" expressions of praise during corporate worsh……続きを見る

What exactly is "ritual" and why is it inherently a part of Christian public worship? Could we worship without ritual? Does the Christian tradition offer us any perspectives on ritual? These are the……続きを見る

The Oxford Handbook of Vatican II is a rich source of information and reflections on many aspects of the Second Vatican Council (1962-1965), one of the most significant religious events of the twent……続きを見る

In honor of its fortieth anniversary (1978–2018), Ignatius Press presents a special Commemorative Edition of one of the most important works written by Joseph Ratzinger, The Spirit of the Liturgy. T……続きを見る

Many Catholics spend time in prayer before the Blessed Sacrament. David Pearson reports in a detailed interview the remarkable and inspiring stories of Catholics whose lives were transformed through……続きを見る

From Genesis to Jesus, these Lenten reflections based on A Father Who Keeps His Promises highlight biblical characters such as Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, and David that lead us to Christ and his sa……続きを見る

"We Catholics simply don't expect enough of the sacraments. Sometimes I think they must be the most underutilized power sources on the planet." ーfrom Chapter One. The sacraments lie dormant for man……続きを見る

The Mass may seem routine, and it may be the common property of millions of Catholics, but much lies beneath. Mike Aquilina not only answers practical questions about this central act of Catholic wo……続きを見る

The Well of Life is Douglas Dales’ second collection of sermons and reflections for a variety of occasions throughout the Christian year. Readers are invited to embark on their Christian journey in ……続きを見る

"Do this in remembrance of Me." From the very beginning, the Lord's Supper has stood at the heart of Christian worship. But over the years we've trivialized it, squeezing it in between "real" worshi……続きを見る

Assembly Song Companion to All Creation Sings will be an essential reference resource for church musicians, pastors, and others who help plan assembly song. This accessible manual gives the context,……続きを見る

Courageous humility is a humility that takes risks, investing the talents and strengths God has given us for the good of others. The reflections revolve around that call: “Be strong and courageous!”……続きを見る

Per definizione religiosa "servizio di culto che si deve a Dio", la liturgia è ed è stata generalmente associata alla figura sacerdotale. Il Concilio Vaticano II tuttavia, superando certe restrizion……続きを見る

“Today this Scripture passage is fulfilled in your hearing,” Jesus says at the beginning of his public ministry. The work of the divine is made present to those listeners in God’s Word Made Flesh. S……続きを見る

'A spiritual masterpiece’ Richard Rohr, OFM A magnificent, moving spiritual journey’ Amy-Jill Levine 'Genius' Mary Karr The bestselling author of The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Everything and Learning……続きを見る

Move from a transactional experience with God to a transformational friendship with Him through prayer. How can time with God be a source of peace in a loud and distracting world? In Beholding, spir……続きを見る