Ritual category: 1070 books

Let the saints inspire you to intercede for the holy souls in purgatory! Throughout the ages the devotions, prayers, and practices of the Communion of Saints have been offered up on behalf of souls in purgatory, the "Church Suffering." The saints' ardent desire to intercede for the holy souls...

The practice of Eucharistic Adoration is growing in popularity across the country, but knowing exactly what to do and what to say during the hour you keep watch can be difficult.Now Fr. Benedict J. Groeschel, author of In the Presence of Our Lord, the best-selling examination of the practice...

Experience a Whole New Kind of Worship. We are born with a natural instinct to worship but sometimes we feel inadequate to approach an almighty God. Our perspectives become skewed, and we mistakenly think that worship is something that happens only in church, or only through song. But nothing...

In recent years, terrorism has become closely associated with martyrdom in the minds of many terrorists and in the view of nations around the world. In Islam, martyrdom is mostly conceived as "bearing witness" to faith and God. Martyrdom is also central to the Christian tradition, not only...

La liturgia è un argomento di fondamentale importanza per rendersi conto di come qualsiasi realtà di comunione cristiana viva e intenda la Chiesa. Il punto veramente rivelatore della liturgia è proprio quanto essa riesca a essere «radice» nella vita cristiana, una radice che dà vita all’albero,...

Praise is not worship, unless it is accepted by God! Most modern church services focus on praise and worship, yet the power of God’s presence rarely graces the altars. Sadly, few believers are filled with the baptism of the Holy Ghost, and even fewer have experienced the physical touch of...

This helpful United Methodist denominational book of liturgy, prayer, services and service music is indispensable for pastors, musicians, and laypersons that plan and lead worship. Arranged according to the Christian year, this resource enables worship leaders to locate prayers, services, and information...

Worship is at the heart of the Christian faith. This applies equally to all denominations. For that reason it is all the more important that the ordering of worship and its place in the life of the church is regularly rewritten and reinterpreted. This volume—based on the third, completely revised...

Baptism, Dr. Sproul affirms, is one of the two sacraments of the Christian church, a sign and seal of the covenant of grace. Therefore, it is a necessary and meaningful practice that is packed with rich symbolism. In this booklet, Dr. Sproul provides help in understanding and appreciating this practice of the church.

With this guide on baptism and confirmation in The United Methodist Church, Rev. Dr. Gift Machinga provides an essential resource for the church in Africa. The book is intended to motivate pastors to consider the ministry of education and to guide pastors and lay members in preparing their people for baptism and confirmation.

In 1527, several members of the Anabaptist movement (which gave rise to the Amish and Mennonites) gathered secretly in Schleitheim, Switzerland to discuss their beliefs.  The result was the Schleitheim Confession, the first Reformation confession of faith.  Should their beliefs matter to us? ...

This is a book to accompany the readings in year C of the Lectionary. It aims to help individuals and groups to understand and use Luke's Gospel. It follows the successful Journeying with Mark in Year B (2011) and the series will be completed with Journeying with Matthew in Year A. This book's unique...

This short introduction to the Liturgical Ministry of Reader answers the most important questions for those who proclaim the Word of God to the faithful. Explaining how the Liturgy of the Word works and its place in the life of the Church this eBook includes guidelines for Ministers of the Word at...

This classic of world spiritual literature is the firsthand account of a pilgrim's journey as he endeavors to live out Saint Paul's instruction to "pray without ceasing." The narrator, an unnamed nineteenth-century peasant, sets out on his pilgrimage with nothing but a Bible, a rosary, and...