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Holy Week is a pivotal point in salvation history. It starts with the joyful acclamation of the Song of David, the Messiah, as the people "Hosannah" our Lord riding a donkey. We observe a new command in his body and blood. We see his excruciating and bloody death on a cross. And, just as we give up all hope as the disciples did, he rises victorious from the grave! Hallelujah! He has risen! He has risen indeed! Hallelujah! These writings and sermons reflect on those crucial events in our salvation.
The season of Lent--the Church's spring--begins the celebration of the dying and rising of Jesus, a time of deep personal renewal only completed in the Easter season. With the revival of the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, Lent returns to its original character as a time of formation for catechumens. But the Sunday and daily liturgical readings for the season of Lent do more than prepare catechumens for the reception of Baptism at the Easter Vigil. Even the long baptized can progress through the liturgical readings of this season into a deeper experience of their Baptism, their death and rebirth in the Lord. As in the early Church, all of us can take the season of Lent, and especially its forty weekdays of fasting, as an opportunity to turn back to the Lord, our God. Patrick Ryan's reflections on the liturgical readings of the Lenten season arise not only from study of the scriptural passages involved but also from his extensive familiarity with the history of religion and his long experience of life in the Christian churches both of Africa and the United States. From years of inter-religious encounter he has come to a different sense of the Paschal mystery, one enriched by a broad appreciation for the complexity of human longing, religious and secular, for the transcendent. +
Found in Common Worship: Times and Seasons, The Way of the Cross is a series of scripture-based devotions for personal or group use in Lent and Holy Week. Similar in intent to the traditional Stations of the Cross, it focuses wholly on the biblical narrative of the passion, death and resurrection of Jesus. This seasonal companion provides the sequence of fifteen meditations appears in full, including opening and concluding prayers. Each is accompanied by three short reflections from different perspectives by three of today's very best spiritual writers: - Paula Gooder offers reflections on the scriptural narratives; - Stephen Cottrell considers the story from the perspective of personal discipleship; - Philip North explores the story's challenge to mission and witness.
The Old Rugged Cross: The Timeless Symbol of Hope Discover the profound and timeless significance of the old rugged cross in this deeply moving and inspirational book, "The Old Rugged Cross: The Timeless Symbol of Hope." This compelling narrative takes you on an extraordinary journey from the dawn of humanity to the ultimate act of love and sacrifice on Calvary, revealing the powerful message of redemption that resonates through the ages. In this book, you will explore: The Dawn of Humanity and the Fall: Understand how sin entered the world through Adam and Eve and its far-reaching consequences. Atonement in the Old Testament: Discover the ancient practices of sacrifices and offerings and the sacred role of the high priest in seeking forgiveness and reconciliation with God. The Holy of Holies: Experience the awe and reverence of entering God's dwelling place, the Tabernacle and Temple, and the significance of the Day of Atonement. The Promise of Redemption: Delve into the prophecies of the Messiah, the suffering servant as envisioned by Isaiah, and the powerful call of John the Baptist preparing the way for Jesus. Jesus Christ: The Ultimate Sacrifice: Relive the birth, ministry, miracles, and the passionate journey of Jesus from Gethsemane to Golgotha. The Crucifixion: Walk the road to Calvary with Jesus, feel the agony of His sacrifice, and understand the moment of atonement that changed the world forever. Resurrection and Reconciliation: Celebrate the triumph of the empty tomb, the affirming appearances of the risen Christ, and the profound meaning of the cross for our reconciliation with God. Living in the Light of the Cross: Embrace the transformative power of forgiveness, integrate the cross into your daily life, and join the mission of spreading the good news. The Old Rugged Cross in Hymns and Culture: Learn the story behind the beloved hymn by George Bennard, explore the cross's role in Christian worship and its cultural impact worldwide. In "The Old Rugged Cross: The Timeless Symbol of Hope," Chris weaves biblical insights, historical context, and personal reflections to create a deeply enriching and heartfelt exploration of the cross. This book is a testament to the enduring power of the cross to bring hope, healing, and transformation to our lives. Join us on this extraordinary journey and let the old rugged cross inspire and uplift your soul. Embrace its message of love and redemption, and let it guide you to a deeper, more meaningful faith. Perfect for personal reflection, group study, or as a gift to a loved one, "The Old Rugged Cross: The Timeless Symbol of Hope" will touch your heart and renew your spirit. Discover the hope that only the cross can bring-order your copy today and be transformed by its timeless message.
Following on the success of The Cross, Our Only Hope, this Lenten meditation book offers a scripture verse and a brief, insightful reflection for each day starting Ash Wednesday, continuing through the Saturday after Easter. Each reflection is written by a member of the Holy Cross community and places a finger on the pulse of the congregations spirituality. Lenten wisdom and moving stories emerge from the ministry of priests, brothers and sisters including Theodore M. Hesburgh, C.S.C., John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., and Mary Ellen Vaughan, C.S.C. The vision of the Holy Cross community shines through with themes of divine providence, dedication to the eucharistic fellowship and worship, education of both the mind and the heart, and an apostolic zeal to make God known, loved, and served. This affordable booklet is perfectly suited for use during the Lenten season through wide distribution in parishes, schools, universities, and many other settings.
This collection of nine meditations from renowned biblical scholar and Anglican Bishop Tom Wright carries Holy Week from its solemn beginnings to the dramatic conclusion on Good Friday and Easter. "I hope that these addresses," Wright says in his preface, ". . . will contribute both to the enriched understanding, and also to the empowered living out, of the vital and inexhaustible events at the heart of Christian faith." The writings for Palm Sunday through Maundy Thursday morning, as well as the Easter Vigil, focus on texts from the Gospel of Matthew; Maundy Thursday evening, Good Friday, and Easter morning focus on texts from the Gospel of John.
With In the Company Christ, Sister Benedicta Ward, a church historian, guides us through the history of Christian procession. Through the practice of pilgrimage we live the resurrection, and join a wide Christian community. Pilgrimage is a way into the eternal Jerusalem, a way into the Gospel. Over centuries of practice, the rituals and traditions of pilgrimage have evolved. Using the Holy Days of Palm Sunday, Good Friday, and Easter as her signposts, Sr. Ward takes us through time. Among our stops is ancient Palestine, where we explore the writings of the 4th Spanish nun, Egeria. Leaving Jerusalem, we cross time and arrive in the rituals of medieval English monasticism. Finally, we end where we began, with a journey into the Trinity. By taking part in this historical procession, we find a clear line of continuity between ancient and medieval times, and our own modernity. In the Company of Christ is a journey for an individual or for a parish, to be taken during Lent or any time of the church year.
"Provides an overall view of the history and the philosophical and theological significance of God the Trinity from religious, anthropological, and sociocultural perspectives, following the generative-progressive method advocated by the Second Vatican Council"--
Isabella Lilias Trotter (1853-1928) was an artist and a missionary for over 38 years to the Muslims of Algeria. John Ruskin, the famous art critic, didn't believe that ladies could paint before he met Lilias. He changed his mind after he met her and believed that if she would give her life to painting she could become the greatest painter of the nineteenth century. Ruskin believed that if she would devote herself to art "she would be the greatest living painter and do things that would be immortal. " He was unhappy that she was spending so much time on the streets of London, helping with the YWCA, when he thought she ought to be painting. Lilias, however, decided to give up her career in art in order to serve God. She always remained a good friend of Ruskin's though, and they wrote many letters when she was in Algeria. She also wrote several books - beautifully illustrated by herself, including: Parables of the Cross (1894), Parables of the Christ-Life (1899), and a book for Sufi Muslims, The Way of the Sevenfold Secret.