Challenges the pat answers often given to those who suffer, and provides, instead, a theology that takes seriously the devastating character of persistent suffering and senseless loss. Original.
An important examination of the theological, spiritual and ethical issues surrounding death.What do faithful living and faithful dying mean as we near life's end? With all the technology and choices a
Glimpses of Glory is the second in a three-volume collection of prayers and other resources based on the New Common Worship Lectionary used widely around the world. Written in the Celtic style for whi
Presents the full text of the Eucharistic service from the Book of Common Prayer, alongside commentary and cartoons that clarify the meaning of this service of the Episcopal Church.
This concise and clear introduction to Celtic spirituality provides an overview of all aspects of Celtic understandings. By providing readers not only with a narrative, but with the poetry and songs o
Essays on spiritual direction probes the limits of this ancient practice in the modern world, with contributions from numerous practicing spiritual directors. Original.
In 1995 Mary C. Earle was hospitalized with acute pancreatitis. Like others who suffer from serious or chronic conditions, she found that living with illness requires major adjustments in life. Using
Contending that many of our contemporary negative preoccupations with physical appearance, image, and sexuality derive from the denial of the notion that we were created in God's image, the author use
In this provocative collection of dramatic monologues, the author gives powerful voice to the New Testament women who met Jesus before and after the Resurrection. The book includes questions at the en
Presents a unique contemporary Eucharist that remains similar to the liturgy celebrated in a Celi De community in the early ninth century. Following the classic shape of the Eucharist--Entrance, The M
This classic introduction to theology from an Anglican perspective has been completely revised and updated for this third edition. Organized around the topics of systematic theology, Introduction to T
An inspiring collection of meditations draws on the best sermons, books, poems, and hymns by the most gifted Anglican writers of the past six hundred years, and provides a reading for every day in Adv
A page of music is included for this hymn praising the saints who have gone before us and those we meet in our daily lives. Also includes brief biographies of six saints.
In the past few years pilgrimage-going to ancient holy sites in search of God-has become increasingly popular for people seeking to deepen their relationship with the Holy. Sister Cintra Pemberton see
This newly revised edition of Betty Wolfe's classic manual covers all the essential steps and information needed for quick-and-easy church banner construction, including 49 patterns, complete instruct
"Does the face of God change? Years ago I would have said, 'No.' Countless hymns, passage of Scripture and confessions of faith assert or imply the changelessness of God. To take issue with traditions
"The first thing to say in our exploration of priesthood is this: priesthood is a fundamental and inescapable part of being human. All human beings, knowingly or not, minister as priests to one anothe
Pastors generally feel equipped to deal with biblical studies, theological questions, preaching responsibilities, and pastoral care. But when it comes to budgets, insurance, fire safety, and church ma
“Of all the women in the Bible,” writes Nicola Slee, “Mary has been for me the most ambivalent, the most alien and yet, at some level, the most alluring. I’ve taken a long time to come to her—or for h
