Ritual category: 1070 books

In this authoritative guide to the Lord's Supper, Jim Henry underscored the biblical basis for the practice, then offers practical suggestions for congregations seeking to conform their worship service to the will of God.

Whether you serve as a vocalist, instrumentalist, technician, dancer, actor, or in some other role, you know what a blessing it is to serve on your church’s worship team. But you also know that some days you’re more technically prepared than you are spiritually prepared for the ministry of leading...

In this collection of compelling personal stories and theological reflections, noted spiritual guides Nancy Reeves and Bernadette Gasslein team up to revitalize Catholic appreciation of the Eucharist as the communal center of the faith. Each chapter is built around stories from a variety of believers...

From a very early time, psalms were used both in private worship and public gatherings. Mary's Magnificat in Luke 1 contains numerous allusions to the Psalms, as does Zechariah's song in the same chapter. Most scholars think the "hymn" sung by Jesus and the disciples to conclude the Last Supper was the Hallel, Psalms 113-118, regularly sung by Jews at Passover.

The Breaking of the Bread is fundamental to the life of a disciple of the Lord Jesus. It has seen many changes over the centuries and has resulted in something today which is unrecognisably far away from the simplicity of the Lord’s words on the night before He went to Calvary: “Do this in remembrance...

Prayers, worship resources and reflections to help individuals and groups effect a change in mindset in relation to the environment so that we act from a more rooted place.

An invitation to experience more fully the life-changing power of sacred silence For over a decade, J. Brent Bill's Holy Silence has been regarded as a contemporary classic on sacred silence. With warmth, wisdom, and gentle humor, Bill presents the Quaker practice of silence and expectant...

La Agrupación de Cofradías de Antequera, junto con ExLibric, editan esta obra gráfica, con el deseo de recoger la tradición popular, orgullo, riqueza y reflejo del esfuerzo de una sociedad cuyas raíces religiosas se pierden en el tiempo, dando cuenta de una forma muy particular de sensibilidad...

IN POWER―THE TABLE WAS SETIN PASSION―THE UNPRECEDENTED SACRIFICIAL VICTIM BECAME THE MEALPOWERFULLY PASSIONATE & PASSIONATELY POWERFULSacred Secret is a humble attempt to show the great power and hidden treasures of a meal of incredible potency while also revealing the never-ending passion contained...

Seven Words of Worship combines biblical truth, practical application, and inspiring real life stories to clarify the reader’s understanding and living out of  w orship, focusing the spiritual practice on seven key words:   Creation; Grace; Love; Response; Expression; Presence; Experience.   Indeed,...

As one of the most influential thinkers in Christian history, St. Augustine (354–430) had a flair for teaching and meditated deeply on the mysteries of the human heart. This study examines a little-known side of his career: his work as a teacher of candidates for baptism. ln the revised edition...

This book explains why mankind exist and why God created us. It identifies why it is necessary to be the kind of worshipper that God intends for us to be. Moreover, it brings clarity to the fact that worship goes beyond just what we do in church or just going through the emotions of singing songs...

This book is for those who want to understand how to minister under a supernatural anointing that will cascade into every area of their life.  It will equip the reader with the necessary tools to fulfill their God given potential.

Many churches today are caught in the worship war. Services are split into stylescontemporary, traditional, liturgical. Discussions and sometimes arguments arise over whether or not to have a pulpit, use drums, sing hymns, or use movie clips for illustration. These varying styles and preferences have...