Ritual Practices category: 1070 books

Worship gives us a glimpse of the majesty and grandeur of God. But that's not all. It also paints a picture of God's purposes for the world. He is in the process of gathering together a multitude of worshipers from every language and nation. Urbana worship director Sandra Van Opstal shows that worship...

A short, attractive, full-colour guide to the Anglican wedding service aimed at couples planning to get married. It uses the words and the actions of the marriage service to enable couples to explore the big questions of life, relationships, commitment, God, family and more.

This is a sequel to Richard Viladesau's well-received study, The Beauty of the Cross: The Passion of Christ in Theology and the Arts from the Catacombs to the Eve of the Renaissance. It continues his project of presenting theological history by using art as both an independent religious or theological...

Author Kurtis Parks understands the realities of being a worship leader. In Sound Check he offers insights about:What it means to worship with authenticityHow to cast a vision of excellence for a worship teamWays to rely on the Holy Spirit in leading worshipPractical approaches to spiritual disciplinesWhat...

This booklet isn't a how-to of worship leading, for all that it's called an "A to Z". It's not going to teach you step by step what to do, or all the things you need to know about worship leading, or even about that vast experience called worship. Instead, it's a compilation of Anna's thoughts...

An Inspiring, Practical Guide to Finding Rest and Getting Closer to God Sabbath-keeping not only brings physical refreshment, it restores the soul. God commands us to "remember the Sabbath," but is it realistic in today's fast-paced culture? In this warm and helpful book, Shelly Miller...

Why do you lead worship? Often the motives are mixed. You find yourself wanting to point people to Jesus but also feeling a desire to be noticed and praised, to make yourself the center of attention. Maybe you want to make the best possible music for the most possible people but you find yourself...

When asked if he believed that God allows the departed to assist or intervene or divinely deliver to us from beyond this realm, Maurice smiled and said: AS real as the air we cannot see so can GOD deliver in any form; even as the most familiar sound.

‘Status of Women in Islam’ is part of a book series by Yusuf Al-Hajj Ahmad. The series focuses on at addressing those matters of life and religion, which are essential in facilitating a woman’s role as a mother, teacher and nurturer. After “Encyclopedia of Islamic Jurisprudence Concerning...

From the towers of St. Cecilia�s Cathedral to the Buddhist statuary garden visible from North Omaha�s Sorensen Expressway, Omaha�s physical expressions of worship represent the world�s major faiths. Images of America: Omaha�s Historic Houses of Worship tells the story of how Omahans since the...

An essential eBook for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion which gives an introduction to the most important elements of this ministry. Including guidelines for ministering at Mass and in ministering to the sick and housebound and advice on sustaining the quality of ministry. Also includes the Rite of Commissioning and Rite of Ministering Holy Communion to the Sick.

Trace the exact date changes were made in church worship since the first century. These changes were mostly led by popes who had bought their office, led armies against people rejecting them, and had illegitimate children. Trace the protesters since the second century and the persecution they...

Using key sources from scripture and tradition, Bishop Michael Evans explains how Jesus is present today when we celebrate the Mass. A highly readable and accessible ebook.

An eyewitness to the Kentucky revival of the early 1800s describes how it started and how it progressed and what the people believed and the strange manifestations that were present in their services. It was the beginning of the Second Great Awakening. Preface to the Modern Edition I...