This book investigates the role of architecture in the construction of sacred experience in ancient Greek, Roman, Jewish, Christian and Byzantine cultures.
In Sacred High City, Sacred Low City, Steven Heine argues that lived religion in Japan functions as an integral part of daily life; any apparent lack of interest masks a fundamental commitment to participating regularly in diverse, though diffused, religious practices.
Readers are challenged with the simple but profound question: What would happen-how would your life be different-if you committed the next year to learning about prayer and devoting time to prayer every single day?
Preachers, worship leaders, and actors are all trying to do one thing: make the words on the page come alive, making the texts of their respective authors "e;flesh"e; in real time and space.
The focus of this volume is the practice of preaching as it is developed and performed in today's revolutionary context of digital technology and social media.
Based on his bestselling book Emotionally Healthy Spirituality, this 40-day devotional by Peter Scazzero is your guide to more intentional, meaningful, life-changing communion with God.
Drinking from the Same Well is designed for those who seek a praxis-oriented theological grounding in the exploration of cross-cultural perspectives in the field of pastoral care and counseling.
At its heart, liberation theology is a modern theology of resistance to the oppression imposed by colonialist and post-colonialist systems and even by churches that cooperate with secular centers of power to oppress the poor and disadvantaged.
In this Lenten devotional, let Padre Pio guide you through the profound mysteries of the faith, sharing his unique ';way of the Cross' as a spiritual father, warrior, and beloved son of God.
One of the chief challenges of the Second Vatican Council was to reclaim the meaning of baptism, especially as the foundation of service and mission in the world.
Following upon Open Mind, Open Heart, which presents a profound formation in Christian prayer, this book demonstrates the contemplative dimension of Christian worship.
Gathering together thoughts and visions of experienced practitioners, academics, educators and strategic leaders from around the world, this edited volume sheds light on the nature of chaplaincy and its role and significance within ever-changing contemporary healthcare systems.
Maps and Meaning is rooted in the authors’ experience as clergy and chaplains and is relevant to those looking for a fresh perspective on biblical narratives related to the role of the priest, patients, soldiers, and others who spend time “outside the camp.
A new translation of the foundation texts of the Zoroastrian religion, the Gathas (songs) composed by Zoraster himself, together with the Liturgy in seven chapters composed shortly after his death some 2600 years ago.
Inspired by Father Alfred Delp, who wrote a meditation titled "e;The Shaking Reality of Advent"e; while imprisoned by the Nazis during WWII, Bishop Peter B.
Kurze Andachten mit allen Psalm- und Schrifttexten: Die 25 Andachten für Zuahuse, für kleine Gebetszirkel oder die ganze Gemeinde beleben die alte Tradition der Tageszeitenliturgie wieder.
"Bitte achten Sie darauf, dass die Predigt nicht länger als 5 Minuten dauert" - ein Satz in einer Rundmail während der Pandemie, um den Gottesdienst in einer kleinen Kirche möglich zu machen.
