Identifying with Our Savior’s Sacrifice The observance of Lent says to all believers, “Remember Jesus Christ.” As they remember their Savior and His sacrifice, they will find themselves more closely identified with Him. In this comprehensive source book for the Lenten season, best-selling author Dr. Herbert Lockyer helps believers to reflect upon this significant time through… Helpful explanations of the origin and observance of Lent Meaningful preparations for the season Compelling program ideas for Holy Week, Good Friday, and Easter Sunday Poignant parables and illustrations Fitting prayers, hymns, and poems Moving scripts for Passion plays Useful sermon outlines Here is a tremendous resource for individuals and church leaders—one that will help teach and lead believers in understanding and worshiping their Savior on the road to Calvary.

The Sourcebook series of anthologies gathers prose and poetry, hymns and prayers from various times and traditions, all centered on a particular theme, from the seasons of the church year to the foundational moments in the life of a Christian. Each collection offers a treasury of wisdom for use in homilies, prayer services and personal meditation.

As the source and summit of the Christian life, the liturgy draws us into the mysteries of Christ's life and sends us forth to be a sacrament of God's love and mercy in the world. Beyond the Sanctuary: Essays on Liturgy, Life, and Discipleship, invites the reader to discover the relationship of liturgy to the modern world, evangelization, spirituality, music, art and beauty, catechesis, and social justice.

The Worship Sourcebook is a collection of more than 2,500 prayers, litanies, and spoken texts for every element of traditional worship services held throughout the seasons of the church year. This indispensable resource for worship planners and pastors includes texts that can be read aloud as well as outlines that can be adapted for your situation. Teaching notes offer guidance for planning each element of the service. Thought-provoking perspectives on the meaning and purpose of worship help stimulate discussion and reflection. This second edition includes new and revised liturgies, additional prayers for challenging situations facing today's church, and new appendices.

Increasing numbers of people--including actress Drew Barrymore, pop star Moby, and actor Alec Baldwin--are embracing veganism, a lifestyle that entails avoiding all animal-based products and behaving ethically and conscientiously within our surroundings. In The Vegan Sourcebook, long-time activist Joanne Stepaniak further explores and illuminates the principles and practical aspects of compassionate living.

Addresses the general principles that have guided the shaping of Evangelical Lutheran Worship, considering that central liturgy of Christian worship, Holy Communion. This text examines how worship interacts with environment, music, and the preached word, and features useful and practical suggestions for all those who lead the assembly in worship around word and table.

Designed as a formational tool for engaged couples, this resource provides the full text of each of the readings from The Order of Celebrating Matrimony with pastoral commentary. Couples can use this resource together to select the readings for their wedding liturgy. Additional ideas are provided for writing the Prayer of the Faithful and choosing particular prayers. .A useful tool for engaged couples to prepare the Liturgy of the Word at their Catholic wedding liturgy.

This easy-to-use resource provides initiation ministers with the pastoral tools needed to lead dismissal sessions with adults preparing for Baptism. Through reflection and discussion, each dismissal session guide helps to develop the catechumen’s relationship with Christ, self, and neighbor by internalizing the Word, concentrating their prayer around the Scriptures, and becoming familiar with the teachings of the Church. The step-by-step format makes leading the dismissal an easy and prayerful experience. The Living Word™: Leading RCIA Dismissals, Year A includes: - Guides for dismissal sessions for every Sunday and Holyday of Obligation of Year A - Seasonal overviews, Scripture backgrounds, and preparation materials for catechists - Seasonal dismissal texts for the priest celebrant - Complete reflection texts with discussion sparkers on the readings of the day - Centering ideas and closing prayers - Suggestions for additional catechetical topics that are connected to the readings of the day - An appendix with dismissal guides for the Rite of Acceptance, Rite of Sending, Rite of Election, and the three Scrutinies