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Coming And Going Meditations
Advent is the time Christians think of Jesus coming and his presence and encouragement is what gets us going.This book contains materials for each day of the Advent Season, by way of passages from the Bible, Reflections, suggested responses, and prayers new and old.Gerald O'Mahony is old hand at giving new insights, in ways that are both interesting and practical. the main themes are renewal of life, the giving gifts, the Saviour foretold, and 'God is love'.
£14.99
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Complete Celtic Prayers of Ray Simpson
Over 1500 prayers have been selected from more than twenty of Ray Simpson's published titles and many have been freshly written for this book.These prayers reconnect us with the seasons and the streets, the scriptures and the saints, the struggles and the silence; all created life is included.The exhaustive index will enable all who lead worship to find a prayer for every occasion. Contents 1501278,Ray Simpson,His Complete Celtic Prayers
£33.99
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The Dark Night Of The Catholic Church
This timely and important book focuses on the current crisis within the Catholic Church over the sexual abuse of children by priests and other church personnel and the church hierarchy's failures in addressing the crisis. Seventeen skilled practitioners have contributed their experience in readable and approachable language. The opening chapters deal with the difficult and perplexing issue of child abuse by clergy. These are followed by contributions by an abuser, two victims and a bishop who was responsible for responding to the abuse. There are chapters on how best to respond to abuse, the appropriate treatment of victims and perpetrators and the proper pastoral response to allegations. The final section deals with education and the prevention of child sexual abuse in order to prepare people for ministry and ensure a culture of safeguarding in the Catholic Church. This is essential reading for all priests and church personnel, concerned lay Catholics and professionals involved in victim treatment and perpetrator rehabilitation. Many chapters will also offer useful resources to media professionals. Right-click and save: Contents and introduction
£20.99 - £22.99
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The Voice Of The Prophet
Prophecy is about proclaimation as well as prediction, of forth-telling and not simply for-telling. The Prophet's message is of hope as well as judgement, of God's new future as well as humankind's past misdeeds. p>This six-week course for Advent through Epiphany listens to the vioce of the prophet Isaiah, exploring what his message meant in its own day and the way it is still relevant for us today. Each session offers a set of reflective thoughts on passages comminly used for this season, has questions for discussion, prayers and suggestions for music p>Aimed Primaily for use with small discussion groups, the course could also used for private exploration of what Isaiah has to say. In addition, the author provides a helpful, brief introduction to the place and message of the prophets ini the Old Testament. P>
£9.99
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Light Dawns
Nick Fawcett's Reflective writings have for many years offered a valued resource for public worship, providing a powerful and imaginative way of communicating the gospel message across the Christian Seasons.In this comprehensive compilation, drawn from several of his most successful publications, Nick provides a hundred meditations concerning Advent, Christmas and Epiphany, each linked to a reading of Scripture and rounded off by a short prayer.Here, then, is a perfect tool for offering fresh insights into this well-loved time of year that speaks so wonderfully of God's coming into our world through Christ.
£25.99
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Affirming His Presence
For over fifty years, David Adam has sought to affirm the presence of God by rejoicing each day in the fact that 'God is here' and with us wherever we are. Believing that prayer should involve the whole of our being, he decided to use hands and eyes as well as mouth, heart and mind. He would keep a 'prayer diary' and pen a prayer every day, using the time to focus on the love and presence of God. Many of these prayers were deeply personal, others were prayers relevant to the moment alone.He has shared some of these prayers with us in this book in the hope that they will encourage you to keep your own prayer diary which would provide your own special moment in the day for focusing on God. With a whole year's worth of such prayers, his book invites you to 'affirm the presence' each day and to rejoice in the love and closeness of God.
£19.99
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Rejoicing In The Year
We live in a world of rhythms and seasons. Each day has its sunrise and sunset, its day and its night: each year has its spring, summer, autumn and winter. The services in this book aim to give a rhythm to the year that is based on the Church's teaching and helps to keep us in touch with the complex patterns of ourselves and the world around us. They focus on the major festivals of the Church year, with opportunities for morning and evening prayer as well as for themed occasions such as birth and in times of darkness. In all our worship we affirm that God is always with us, he never leaves us: in his love he enfolds us. Rejoice, for the Lord is here and his presence is with us. The material in the book has been drawn from Candle Prayers, Rejoicing in Newness of Life, Welcoming the Light, The Way of the Cross and Remember War, Make Peace.
£22.99
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Travelling Together
This is an invaluable book for catechists who, week-by-week, guide and support those who seek membership of the Catholic Church. This process is called 'The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults' (RCIA) which culminates in Lent and reaches fulfilment at Easter. In order for it to be an engaging 'process', a shared journey in faith, rather than a series of talks, much resource material is needed to assist the catechists.Thus Travelling Together is not another programme; it is a treasury, or compendium, of resource material that can be used to support an existing programme. You'll find the entire resource on the accompanying CD-ROM/downloads.There's easy-to-use guidance for the catechists; a glossary, information sheets that can be taken home for further reading and discussion outlines that can prompt interactive involvement, enriching the process as the group travels together towards Easter.
£17.99
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Patterns For Daily Prayer
Patterns for Daily Prayer is a wonderful resource for those who would like to be prayerful people but do not see how this is possible with all the demands of daily life. It is also for those who already 'say their prayers' but sense a need to get closer to God. Best described as a 'spiritual colouring book' - the outlines are drawn and you are helped and encouraged to colour them in whatever colours suit you best. With creative exercises, a prayer pattern for a week of days, and a year of inspirational and motivational reflections, you are sure to feel nurtured and renewed in God.
£11.99
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More Than Caring And Sharing
Church schools are different not because they are exclusive but because they are distinctive. But just what constitutes this distinctiveness? It is more than a matter of 'caring and sharing'. This timely book seeks to help all concerned with education in church schools to explore this question. John Cox, a recently retired Diocesan Director of Education, suggests that even Christian values are not enough - it is the beliefs that underpin these values that makes the real difference: belief about God, about what it is to be human, about the Church and about the world. This is worked out in terms of the Kingdom values such as justice, forgiveness, gratitude, generosity, truth and love. With chapters that also include a critique of the Every Child Matters agenda, and RE and Collective Worship, this is an invaluable book for head teachers, governors and parish clergy. Quotes on this title' Education is always at the centre of society's attention, and the place of the Church in education has never been under so much scrutiny. Meanwhile the Church of England is saying that church schools are at the centre of its mission. John Cox's level-headed and informative book is therefore very timely and deserves to be widely used as a background to all that's emerging in contemporary debate. Read, mark, learn and inwardly digest - then take courage and get involved.'The Right Reverend John Pritchard - Bishop of Oxford and Chairman of the Church of England Board of Education and National Society' John Cox has written a book that will be of immense value to Governing Bodies, Boards of Education and Headteachers especially of church schools. Three things mark this book out as a unique and timely contribution to the Christian education of children. First, it is grounded in clear, orthodox and practical theology. It explains why communicating the depths of the Christian tradition is so enriching for children.Secondly, it is full of wise, practical advice and suggestions which are accessible and useful.Thirdly it reflects the pastoral sensitivity and accumulated experience of its author acquired over many years as a Parish Priest, Cathedral Canon and Archdeacon.This is a gem of a book, the best of Anglicanism and something for all the church schools in my own Diocese.'The Right Reverend Tim StevensBishop of Leicester'A Secretary of State for Education once observed that in general, church schools shared a plus factor, if he knew what it was he would 'bottle it'. John Cox who was a highly respected and popular Diocesan Director of Education delves down into what should be really distinctive about the ethos of a church school, and of Church of England schools in particular. This is a timely and helpful book which will benefit all involved with church schools, but which also makes a fine contribution in support of what is offered in such schools.'The Right Reverend Nigel Stock - Bishop of St Edmundsbury & Ipswich
£14.99
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Growing In Grace
Many churches have good provision for small children and for adults but there can be a great need where young people are concerned, with the motto often being 'Use them or lose them'. The themed sessions in this book help integrate young people into the main body of the Church, with each lesson using a story, relevant reading, illustration, activity, prayer and suggested song to underline a stated message. As young people are entering a new age of experience and awareness, they need listeners and interpreters to help them on their journey and to guide them in their adventures. Above all else, they need to know that the Church needs them and they also need the Church. This book addresses that need. Growing in Grace is drawn from the Torches teaching of the popular Searchlights programme.
£22.99
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Growing In Awareness
The church should be a place where communal learning for young children is built upon and extended. These themed sessions provide fun, play-based teaching with lots of activity. Each session is based on a story, with a stated learning aim and related activity, illustration, prayer and suggested song. Topics covered include Advent, Christmas and Epiphany, Lent, Easter, The light of Christ, Following Jesus, Our homes and families and Caring for our world. This book aims to help you come to God with the children in your heart, and to come to the children with God in your heart. All the illustrations in the book are available for download. Growing in Awareness is drawn from the Candles teaching of the popular Searchlights programme.
£22.99
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Comfort And Consolation
An inspirational collection of prayers by the finest spiritual writers for both public and personal use. The first half is for ministers and the bereaved to draw upon when planning a funeral. This is followed by prayers and thoughts that the minister may wish to suggest to the bereaved for their own use. All the prayers have this in common: they are not simply plasters to smother the wounds of loss but are there to express the reality of grief and pain, while also speaking of comfort and hope that goes beyond this moment and beyond ourselves. Contributors: David Adam, Nick Fawcett, Susan Hardwick, Susan Sayers and Ray Simpson
£15.99
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Complete Common Worship Sermon Illustrations
An invaluable resource for the busy preacher, Complete Common Worship Sermon Illustrations provides information, illustration and inspiration for sermons throughout the Church's three-year cycle. Based on the readings for Years A, B and C, the material is tried, tested and trusted, having been published in the Searchlights programme.
£30.99
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Prayers For Parishes
The language, emphases and styles of worship have changed from what they were 20 or 30 years ago. This book offers prayers for different situations and purposes that might be encountered in the parishes of today and are designed to encourage and challenge, rather than replace the authentic voice of the person praying. Appropriate for both formal occasions and for personal, private prayer, this is a useful book to have in the church vestry, or as a companion for study or bedroom.
£17.99
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Petals Of Prayer Dvd
We've had such success with Siobhán O'Keeffe's wonderful dementia resource that we are now issuing it as a DVD with beautiful music and soothing images accompanying Siobhán's reassuring spoken voice.
£17.99
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Petals of Prayer
More and more people are living with the challenge of dementia, whether having been diagnosed themselves or caring for a loved one. These moving prayers and reflections do not shrink from the feelings of helplessness and confusion that accompany dementia, but they do offer insight and understanding, drawn from the author's experience and extensive study of the care needs of the person with dementia. There is also a resource section containing valuable information about dementia, and a list of helpful books and organisations.
£10.99 - £11.99
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Reflective Services
In today's all-go world, many of us do not allow ourselves to enjoy the tranquillity of the world. They have forgotten the wonders of becoming one with a still, peaceful and holy environment. Susan Sayers' book, Reflective Services, outlines 40 quiet and gentle acts that will help you achieve a greater sense of love for the Lord.Most of the services focus on individual qualities in the God we worship, such as wisdom, compassion or refreshment; and there are also themed services for morning and evening, and for particular occasions, such as conferences and parish meetings, reconciliation and rededication. All the forms of worship provide times of extended silence, Scripture reading, hymns and spoken exchanges between leaders and participants. The emphasis is on corporate worship, the body of Christ's people together, and creating an atmosphere that is conducive to wholehearted worship and receptivity to God. To him be the glory. Originally published as To Worship in Stillness and Be Still. Specification Book format - Paperback Published - December 2019 Weight - Page Count - Dimensions - ISBN - 9781848673281 ISBN 10 - 1848673280
£12.99 - £15.99
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Never Let The Songs End
This collection of 124 new hymns by Martin Leckebusch highlights the vitality of contemporary hymn writing and its place in modern worship. Inspired by a vibrant tradition which stretches back several hundred years, and which has nourished Martin's own walk with God, the texts cover a broad range of themes and almost all can be sung to familiar tunes. Hymns frequently anchor our faith in the big story of God's plan of salvation; the often remind us of our belonging to one another as well as to Christ; they help us to explore what discipleship means in different situations; and they offer possibilities in narrative, lament, reflection and other styles. These texts are offered with the prayer that they may become part of that one great song of praise which will find its fulfilment only in the age to come.
£16.99 - £18.99
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Alive And Active
Key Stage 1 - 2Jesus used storytelling in a vivid and imaginative way and the stories he told give a clear code of conduct; a blueprint for living which children can recognise. This book explores the modern-day relevance of some of the gospel passages. Each chapter is based on a message drawn from the gospel, with stories placed in a contemporary context using settings and situations familiar to children, to demonstrate how the teachings of Jesus apply to their everyday lives. There is an introduction for teachers and catechists and prayers that reinforce the point illustrated by the stories. Initially created for assembly, this book also has a place in the classroom and in catechetical situations, including children's liturgy and junior church. Living the message of Jesus is a far more important then talking about it - we need to break the Word for children and help them see it is, in truth, something alive and active. Contents Jesus calls us to makes a differenceJesus calls us to take notice and do something to helpJesus asks us to do little thingsJesus asks us to look for people who need careJesus tells us that we must not judge or be prejudicedJesus tells us to think for ourselvesJesus asks us to put others firstJesus asks us to recognise that we are all a mixture of good and badJesus tells us that we must use our giftsJesus asks us to look for something special in other peopleJesus calls us always to forgive
£13.99 - £15.99
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Candle Prayers
Light has long been a symbol of power and hope, a reminder of the abiding presence, peace and love of God; of triumph over darkness. The services in this book take inspiration from the many different ways candlelighting has been used over the centuries for devotion and thanksgiving. There are services for special occasions including Advent, Titles of the Christ (the 'O Antiphons'), Easter and All Saints as well as for relevant themes: Birth, Journeying and for times of darkness. They are adaptable so that they can be used at the lighting of the candles in church before the Eucharist, at home as an evening devotion, at the start of a Bible group, or with each candle prayer used as a meditation in itself. Each service is structured to include a welcome, candle-lighting, special intention and closing prayer, with a focus on quiet reflection in the presence of God and the aim of carrying his light out into the world.
£10.99 - £14.99
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Finding Your Inner Treasure
Each of us carries our own unique blueprint, our own personality and gifts that make us different from all other human beings.Helen Warwick, writer and spiritual director, will be your tour guide through this book and will take you on a very special, personal journey into your inner landscape. Using reflection, prayer and a variety of creative exercises designed to release hidden emotions and conflicts, Helen encourages you to use your imagination to dig for your inner wealth and get in touch with the true person that God has made you to be.
£11.99
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Mersey Vespers
The life of Austin Smith shows how practical Christianity can be at one with the most intense and searching theological and philosophical thought. As a priest working with the dispossessed and disempowered - in particular with the black community of inner-city Liverpool - he has transformed lives. Just as transforming has been the effect this work has had on his understanding and experience of God. Over many years he has put on paper the insights gained and the profound questions posed by the ongoing process of spiritual discovery. These never-before-published writings re-examine every aspect of faith, entering into the realms of mysticism as frequently as they plea for re-engagement with the everyday concerns of humanity. A massively important book for all thinking Christians.
£13.99
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Your Confirmation In The Anglican Church
Confirmation is a vital step in our life-long journey with Christ, so it is important to consider what confirmation means and how it will affect the rest of our lives. This illustrated and colourful book provides those considering confirmation with questions and thoughts to consider as they explore how their Christian faith will shine in their own life. There are also a number of prayers and scripture passages to help reflection. Ideal for parish gifting to confirmation candidates. Contents What is Confirmation? You are alive Living with God You are a disciple Frequently asked questions Prayers Specification Book format - Paperback Published - October 2010 Weight - 60g Page Count - 16 Dimensions - 21 x 29.7 x 0.2 cm ISBN - 9781848673038 ISBN 10 - 1848673035
£5.99 - £6.99
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