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When C. W. McPherson asked the members of his congregation to practice just ten minutes of silence each day during Advent, it seemed like a simple task. "It sounded easy," said one of his parishioners, "but then I actually tried to do it."This concise, conversational, and engaging book is for those who find it difficult or even impossible to slow down and be quiet. But if we can''t learn how to be still in the midst of a noisy world, we will have a hard time listening for God''s voice and guidance in our lives.McPherson explores the positive effects that practicing silence has on body, soul, and mind. He provides historical background and easy-to-follow instructions for a variety of Christian practices. Among the practices included are Benedictine rumination, psalm repetition, the Jesus Prayer, Ignatian meditation, meditation on icons or candles, walking the labyrinth or the Stations of the Cross, and more. This valuable book is written to be used by individuals or groups.

A comprehensive, detailed handbook for the entire liturgical year that includes colors, music, and decorations for each season and occasion.This guide for clergy, parish musicians, lay readers, and congregational representatives covers all the stages of organizing worship services for the entire year. Using The Book of Common Prayer and Hymnal 1982 as primary resources, it explores the rich variety of options¿both time-honored traditions and accepted innovations.Times and seasons covered in depth include Advent, the Twelve Days of Christmas, Lent and Holy Week, Easter and the Great Fifty Days, and the Sundays after Epiphany and Pentecost. Planning the Church Year explains the preparations that make for meaningful holy days and special occasions, such as Lesser Feasts, Thanksgiving Day, Vigils, Michaelmas, All Saints¿ Day, the bishop¿s visitation, the Patronal and Dedication Festivals.

Nothing is more remarkable-or more beautiful-than an ordinary life, quietly transformed by prayer. This is the life that Deborah Smith Douglas chronicles-and invites readers into-in her lovely collection of essays and poems. Drawing from events as simple as breakfast with her five-year-old daughter or waiting in line at the post office, Douglas shows how a loving relationship with God can be nurtured in small ways every day. "Without my ever really intending it," she writes, "my own life-as a wife and mother, daughter and friend-has taught me to see God hidden in the ordinary, to watch for God under the surface of things as a fisherman watches for fish." Woven into each of these pieces, along with reflections on the author''s experiences, are guidelines for readers watching for God in their own unique-and ordinary-lives. Divided into four sections-Ways of Praying, Healing, Spiritual Companionship, and Fruitfulness-The Praying Life will help Christians move from awareness of God''s presence in their lives to a deep participation in God''s love.

Each volume would follow the pattern of: 1) a brief opening introductory essay that would shape the context for that volume. 2) a selection of sermons from preachers active in the pulpit, organized under headings appropriate to the topic of the volume, as well as sub-topics within the volume. 3) several complementary and reflective essays from professionals of distinction in the field of homiletics. 4) sermons from the annual Preaching Excellence Conference, as exemplified in the previous Preaching Through the Year of Matthew, Mark, and Luke.

There are many powerful women in the Bible, but their descriptions are almost always tantalizingly brief. If they had the chance to tell their own stories in their own voices, what would they have said? Basing her interpretation of these women on extensive research, Katerina Whitley puts herself in their shoes, giving today''s listeners a fuller understanding of each of their stories.The women explored, some well-known and others less familiar, include the Virgin Mary, Miriam, Mary Magdalene, Elizabeth, the Syrophoenician or Canaanite woman, Lydia, Ruth, Martha, Gomer, Michal, Tamar, and Peter''s wife. Each woman speaks for herself in these monologues, in a way that brings the biblical issues and questions into contemporary focus. An introduction to each woman and study questions at the end of each piece make this an ideal book for individuals and groups.

Written for grammar-school age children, this guide to the Rite II Eucharistic service presents the full text of the service from the Book of Common Prayer alongside commentary and cartoons that clarify the meaning of the words. Horton focuses on the "hows" and the "whats" of the service itself, in the belief that participation and information are, in the long term, the keys to Christian formation.This practical manual will be useful to a wide variety of groups. Church school teachers and pastors can use this in Sunday school classes, or during the service itself to help children participate more fully. Parents and children will also find this a helpful tool as they explore Christian life together.

Help couples make informed decisions and plan for their marriage service with this practical workbook. Includes a worksheet to help clergy and couples with their planning. Includes possible readings for wedding service.

An eminent group of Episcopal scholars and bishops addresses the core issues raised in Bishop Spong''s books and teachings on the Virgin birth, resurrection, sexuality, scripture, sin, Jesus, culture, and God. These essays are incisive responses to an articulate and charismatic public figure whose provocative writings have stirred traditional and non-traditional thinkers alike.

Completely updated to reflect the sweeping changes in worship patterns which began with "The Liturgical Revival" and culminated in the adoption of the 1979 Book of Common Prayer."A comprehensive manual ...with excellent illustrations...and an excellent glossary of terms...." -The Living ChurchChapters cover preparations for the various services of the Church, plus special celebrations such as Advent, Christmas, Lent, Holy Week, and Easter, weddings, burials, ordinations, consecrations, and others. A glossary of church terms is included.

These meditations, based upon the principle articles of the Nicene Creed, were originally presented by Evelyn Underhill (1875 - 1941) at a retreat she conducted at her beloved Pleshy, a small village in England that was the site of her conversion to the Christian faith. The renewed interest in mysticism and spirituality today among Christians of all communions draws heavily from her work.

A series of brief essays, ideal for study groups, that explores the history of the Episcopal Church and its four cornerstones: tradition, experience, reason, and scripture.

As readers look at those that Jesus called as apostles and consider themselves as part of that enlarging circle, they gain not only a deeper sense of their own reality, but also a deeper sense of how Christ wants to work with them.

An inspiring collection of over 20 international cross designs with applique' techniques for beginner and intermediate level crafters.

A pocket-sized illustrated version of the Francis Thompson's classic poem, The Hound of Heaven."…a treat in store for you is the edition of the perennial Catholic classic. Francis Thompson's The Hound of Heaven. Jean Young Provides beautiful new illustration for this poem. Thompson tells the familiar story of the sinner's flight from God, and God's even more insistent pursuit of the erring soul…The poem has major appeal on many levels…This little edition is great for a thoughtful gift." --The Priest 

Episcopal Caf, a Web site produced by the Diocese of Washington, attracts several thousand visitors a day. Its popular column "Speaking to the Soul," contains a concise, well-developed spiritual reflection for every day of the year, drawn from many different sources, including Scripture, church history, saints biographies, books of prayers, liturgies, ancient and contemporary theologians, and spiritual writers.

What are the questions that are really on the minds of Christians as they try to live out their faith? Ehrich challenged readers of his weekly newspaper column and his daily e-mail meditations to pose the questions that they would like to ask Jesus "from the roadside," as blind Bartimaeus did in the gospel.

Part of the Conversations with Scripture series, this book looks at the Biblical topics. Each chapter is organized by Parable type - such as seeking and growth and left room for activity ideas, such as role-playing, parable writing or music. It also gives the historical and cultural background.

Using the metaphor of pilgrimage, this book invites readers to reflect on living with illness. The heart of the book is a collection of 30 meditations, each followed by a reflection, a short prayer, and a suggested spiritual practice. The meditations voice the difficulties and the challenges of living with illness, and call the reader toward a deepening understanding, compassion and generosity. While the meditations intend to offer comfort, they are also written from the conviction that God invites us to grow even in these circumstances. When living with chronic, terminal, or progressive illness, discovering a way to pray can be quite a challenge. These 30 meditations provide a welcome means with practices inspired by the psalms.

Easy to use in a variety of ways, Healing Words is complementary medicine for the mind, body, and spirit that has a history of proven efficacy for people of all faiths on their journeys to healing and wholeness. Every two-page spread is a chapter headlined by one of 101 words that relate to healing the mind, body, and spirit as a process or event. The word is followed by a definition, a personal reflection or a story that relates to the healing power of the word, quotes, and an affirmation for the reader to use on his or her healing journey. The quotes include contemporary excerpts as well as words from the sages, plus proverbs, psalms, and more.

Building on the interest generated by Sullivans previous art and spirituality

A practical guide to the art of hospital visitation, written for people who volunteer to visit fellow parishioners who are ill. The author, a hospital chaplain with many years' experience, guides readers through the obstacles of visiting the sick and dying.

The author, who spent many years searching for a spiritual home, reflects on her first year as a Benedictine oblate--a lay person vowing to live according to the 6th century Rule of St. Benedict, a monastic guide to living a balanced life with God at the center.

Inviting readers to see Jesus with new eyes, this volume is ideal for personal reflection or group study, and is a unique resource for the Lenten season.