Lent And Easter 2020

The Gospel can be considered a Manual of Prayer, a letter written by the Holy Spirit to you. But God's Word doesn't live in a book. It comes alive when you pray about It. It is not about getting to know what the 'Historical Jesus' did two thousand years ago, what He said "back then"; Jesus Christ is not 'back then' anymore, He is alive, and is longing to talk to you.Taking the Gospel of the day, the iPray provides a commentary that can be a trigger for an authentic and personal conversation with Jesus. That time of prayer spent with Jesus is like a 'cooking pot' in which you blend the Words and scenes of Jesus' life, found in the Gospel, together with your daily life, your worries, your family and friends, all heated up by the fire of the Holy Spirit.'iPray with the Gospel' is not a ready-made meal you can just throw in the microwave, as if they were some prayers that you read and that's it. It is more like a personal recipe that only you can cook with the help of the Holy Spirit.

This Little Black Book is your companion for Lent. It’s an old-fashioned “vade mecum” (pronounced vahday maykum). That’s Latin for “travel with me” and was used to describe a book that was a constant companion – perhaps a condensed book of prayers for traveling priests, or a handbook for quick reference – something you could take with you anywhere.

Bring you closer to God during the Lenten period, this Prayer journal will help you keep your faith waiting for the joy of Easter.Lent is a time to reconnect with God , with yourself and with others. This this diary will help you to follow the evolution of your faith during this sacred period, by writing your prayers, confessing and taking stock of each day spent during this 40 days period. LORD IS GOD product characteristics: - 6 X 9 in - mat cover - 142 pages to complete

Sacramental Life Volume 32.1(Lent-Easter 2020) Founded in 1988, Sacramental Life is one of two journals published by the Order of Saint Luke (OSL Publications). It focuses on the emerging and historical practices of Christian communities. Print distribution is to the members of the Order globally, as well as to a number of theology departments and seminary libraries in the United States.

Another beautiful coffee-table style book from (in)courage helps women journey toward Easter in 40 days by featuringScripture, short essays, encouraging stories, quotes, reflective questions, and prayers--and works perfectly as a gift during the Lent and Easter season!

To follow The Vigil, her acclaimed book for the Advent season, Wendy Wright returns with a companion for the season of Ash Wednesday through Pentecost. With great richness and depth, Wright reflects on scripture through a unique blending of contemporary and historical theology, poetry, hymnody, and insightful personal stories.

A practical companion through the Church's year for all those planning and leading all-age worship. It offers an array of creative material designed to bring to life the seasonal liturgy of Lent, Holy Week and Easter, including Pentecost.

This long-awaited companion volume to Howard E. Galley’s classic The Ceremonies of the Eucharist provides clergy, liturgical assistants, and altar guild members with clear, step-by-step guidance for the liturgies of Lent and Easter. In addition to background material for the traditions and theology of each season, Mitchell includes specific preparations and instructions for each liturgy of the paschal cycle—Ash Wednesday through Pentecost—as well as Tenebrae, the Way of the Cross, the Vigil of Pentecost, the liturgies of the catechumenate, and the chrism mass. He also provides helpful ideas for how the often complex liturgies of these seasons can be done simply and well by small congregations. Based on the liturgies of The Book of Common Prayer and the latest edition of The Book of Occasional Services, this ceremonial guide also draws on the paschal liturgies of other Anglican traditions, including those in Canada’s Book of Alternative Services.

The season of Lent is a powerful opportunity for spiritual growth and renewal. In Lent : A Season For Spiritual Preparation there are daily readings and prayers for each day of Lent from the Sunday before Ash Wednesday to Easter Sunday. There are prompts and questions to challenge you, in your faith. There is space to make notes, record prayer lists, prayer requests and answers to prayer. You can write down favourite Bible verses and reflections on Lent. Lent : A Season For Spiritual Preparation provides an opportunity to pause, take stock and transform resolutions into action through personal reflection. In the midst of uncertain times, it is important to remember that God is with us. He is there, even in the darkest of times. In our isolation and fear, Christ, who suffered on the cross, deeply understands our suffering and the pain we feel. In his resurrection, he makes all things whole again. During Lent we follow Jesus from his time and temptation in the desert through to his trial, death and resurrection on Easter Sunday. Many people who are alone, sick or unemployed are searching for the good that might come from our terrible circumstances. In the midst of the horror of the pandemic, we have seen great goodness, an outpouring of grace. If we take a moment and think, then maybe we can find some good; the planet is breathing easier, the air is fresher, the sky is bluer and bird song is louder and clearer. People are digging deep to find their best self to be kind and friendly. Cyprian, when reflecting on the phrase "Thy will be done", identified a number of qualities that shape a disposition: humility in conduct, steadfastness in faith, modesty in speech, justice in actions, mercy in deeds, discipline in morals, being incapable of doing wrong to anyone and bearing patiently wrong done to oneself. Thinking of those who have sacrificed their lives in the service of those who are unwell, it is striking that during this heartbreaking period, we have witnessed those qualities in so many people. These are all things we can thank God for. Lent is an invitation to begin a journey of discovery. This Lent build some time for spiritual reflection into your day. It is often difficult to find the interior silence needed to hear God's voice amidst the busy and day-to-day activities of our lives. Lent invites you to come, rest and be replenished in this journey with God. It is a time to listen to God at work in your daily life. Jesus's invitation to his first disciples was very simple: 'Come and See.' (John 1 :39) We are told that they stayed with him for the rest of the day and that it was an encounter that changed their lives. Each quiet moment you take in Lent can be an opportunity to do the same thing - to spend time with God, to remain in His presence and to discover what He wants for you in your life. Can you pray : Loving God, what is it that you want me to do? Let me do your will and carry out your work. 1 Corinthians 12.4-7 Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of services, but the same Lord; and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who activates all of them in everyone. To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. Perhaps, like many people, you are searching for something deeper that makes sense, for a true direction that makes your life worth living. Spend time this Lent talking to God, asking him what is the life He wants you to live and how He wants to shape and mould your life? As God exposes our inner conceits of our closed minds, he is with us and becomes no longer remote and distant. God draws close to us and reveals himself as our rock, refuge and strength. Look inside Lent : A Season For Spiritual Preparation and enjoy the contents. Please consider leaving a positive review so that Christians may find this book.

A lot of people think that the Way of the Cross is an ancient devotion, but I want to assure you that it remains a form of devotion which can help us to be very close to Jesus and Mary. In many of the revelations, when those aspiring to holiness ask Jesus what they can do to please Him, He has told them emphatically to meditate on His sufferings, death and resurrection which have brought salvation to the human race. At the beginning and at every station there are some wonderful thoughts of Christ. As you meditate on these thoughts of Christ, He may give you a message which is not meant for you alone. By this, God's grace will show you how to live a better life as you finish this "ONE HOUR WITH JESUS ON THE WAY TO CALVARY". Every day, you will grow be like Christ and less of yourself. The preparations for Easter begins on Ash Wednesday when all of us begin to reflect on the temptations, suffering and death of our Lord, Jesus Christ.The stations of the Cross, liturgy readings, prayers, Holy week ceremonies and gestures as laid out in the manual will afford every one of us the opportunity to triumphantly enter Jerusalem with Christ on Palm Sunday, partake in the last supper be arrested with Christ on Holy Thursday, scourged, crucified and die with Christ on Good Friday in order to RISE with him on Easter Sunday. The readings are in accordance with the Vatican II