The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary is a Catholic feast on August 15th that celebrates Mary's bodily assumption into Heaven after her death. The Assumption Prayer Journal contains a precious treasury of art and sacred devotions to deepen your connection to "The Queen of Heaven." It contains reflections by St. Thomas Aquinas, St. Alphonses de Liguori, and St. Catherine of Siena; the Litany of Loreto; an excerpt from "The Glories of Mary" by St. Alphonses de Liguori; a thorough novena with mediations and reflections; instructions on how to say the Rosary; Marian prayers; four popular Marian hymns; a beautiful collection of classical artwork; and 73 lined pages to record your own notes, prayers, and prayer intentions.
The Catholic Church celebrates five feasts in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The Five Feasts of Mary Prayer Journal is a complete work to help deepen your connection to the Mother of God by celebrating these five feasts throughout the year. It contains a precious treasury of art and sacred devotions for all five feasts: the Immaculate Conception, the Nativity of Mary, the Annunciation, the Seven Sorrows of Mary, and the Assumption. It includes reflections by St. Thomas Aquinas, St. Alphonses de Liguori, and St. Catherine of Siena; the Litany of Loreto and the Litany of Our Lady of Sorrows; an excerpt from "The Glories of Mary" by St. Alphonses de Liguori; five thorough novenas (one for each feast) with mediations and reflections; instructions on how to say the Rosary; Marian prayers; four popular Marian hymns; a beautiful collection of classical artwork; and 75 lined pages to record your own notes, prayers, and prayer intentions.
Seeking Hidden Treasures is a book relevant for the tumultuous times of today, a journey filled with personal stories, adventures, challenges, and rewards as you collect the treasures and spoils of war. As you read and study God's Word, you will be given insight into God's answers for your daily challenges. You will be given insight into the invisible realm of the kingdom of God and how it affects your daily life. Do you want to go deeper into the mysteries of God? Journey with the author, investigating the Scriptures, discovering the knowledge and wisdom of God, his spiritual technology and the strategy of his ways. As you are pulled into a reality of the presence and proximity of God, you will dwell in a new spiritual dimension of Christ. You will partner with him on a faith-based journey into greater maturity and victory. Following the clues highlighted by color to learn the character of God and his ways, you will find the treasures of wisdom and knowledge that are hidden in the Father and in Christ. As you journey with the author from mountain to mountain, you will war against darkness and deception to discover truth and light. You will be fortified by the Word and strengthened as you put on the armor of God to pull down strongholds of deception in your mind. Your declarations of truth are rewarded with an illumination of light. Then, giving glory to God, there is a space to journal the "riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the knowledge of the mystery of God" that you have discovered (Colossians 2:2-3).
God taught me that the most effective way to building our relationship is through committing to spending quality time with Him and allowing Him an opportunity to communicate with me. Journal with Jesus is currently a digital prayer journal designed to help you grow closer to Jesus as He walks with you along your journey through life. It guides you through a simple process of establishing and developing an intimate relationship with Him by scheduling "Moments with Jesus" on a consistent daily basis without causing overwhelm. Inside you'll find a 12 month calendar, weekly sections which include areas to jot down your prayer petitions, prayer requests for others, the ways He's communicating with you in return, tests He may be taking you through, digital stickers to decorate with, notes, even a fasting plan and more. [Certain products may be sent in a separate email.]
Worship is not something that the church does, it is an encounter through which Christians are equipped to bring transformation to the world. This second volume in an important new series on worldwide Anglicanism draws on global contributions and examples to address the subject of liturgical formation: how liturgy forms Christians for participation in God’s work in the world, as well as the formation of Christians for worship and of those who lead worship. Voices from the UK, Africa, the US, Canada, and the Philippines consider key aspects of liturgical formation in this essential new volume: • connecting the liturgy with local contexts • learning about God and ourselves through worship • applying the liturgy to doing justice • developing the role of music in liturgical formation • training those who lead liturgical celebration...and more
Assumption Novena The Assumption Novena is a spiritual preparation leading up to the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, celebrated on August 15. This novena is a period of nine days of prayer and reflection dedicated to honoring the Assumption, the doctrine that Mary, the Mother of Jesus, was taken up body and soul into heavenly glory at the end of her earthly life. Purpose and Significance The Assumption Novena is a profound way to deepen one's devotion to the Virgin Mary and to celebrate her unique role in salvation history. The Assumption is a central mystery of the Catholic faith, emphasizing Mary's special place as the Mother of God and her triumphant entry into heaven. Through this novena, the faithful seek to draw closer to Mary, asking for her intercession and guidance in their own spiritual journeys. Structure and Themes The novena typically includes daily prayers and reflections that focus on various aspects of Mary's life and the significance of her Assumption. Each day's prayers may include: Reflections on Mary's Virtues: Meditating on Mary's faith, humility, and obedience, which are exemplified in her Assumption. Petitions for Intercession: Asking for Mary's assistance in specific areas of life, such as personal challenges, spiritual growth, or the needs of loved ones. Gratitude and Praise: Expressing thanks for Mary's role as a mother and protector, and for the grace and blessings received through her intercession. Daily Prayers and Reflections Day 1: Mary's Fiat: Reflect on Mary's acceptance of God's will and her role as the Mother of the Savior. Day 2: The Annunciation: Contemplate the angel Gabriel's message and Mary's humble response. Day 3: The Visitation: Reflect on Mary's visit to Elizabeth and the joy of their shared faith. Day 4: The Nativity: Meditate on the birth of Jesus and Mary's role in bringing the Savior into the world. Day 5: The Presentation in the Temple: Consider Mary's faithfulness in presenting Jesus in the Temple. Day 6: The Finding in the Temple: Reflect on Mary's concern and joy in finding Jesus in the Temple. Day 7: The Wedding at Cana: Contemplate Mary's intercession at the wedding feast and her role in guiding us to Jesus. Day 8: Mary at the Cross: Reflect on Mary's suffering and sacrifice as she stood by Jesus' cross. Day 9: The Assumption: Focus on the glory of Mary's Assumption and its significance for all believers. Devotional Practices In addition to daily prayers and reflections, the Assumption Novena may include: Recitation of the Rosary: Particularly focusing on the Glorious Mysteries, which highlight the Assumption and other key aspects of Mary's life. Participation in Mass: Attending Mass and offering special intentions for the novena. Acts of Charity: Performing acts of kindness and charity in honor of Mary's example. Conclusion The Assumption Novena culminates on August 15, the Feast of the Assumption, with a special celebration of Mass and communal prayers. This final day serves as a joyful affirmation of Mary's Assumption and a celebration of her eternal glory.
"Spirituality" has become a buzzword in our contemporary culture as individuals strive for meaning and fulfillment. Its detachment from the church and conventional definitions of religious practice highlights the seeming redundancy of what has come before. "Spirituality" in this light signals a new attempt to find wholeness unencumbered by outmoded doctrines and stale rituals. It is the conviction of this publication that the intuition behind contemporary searches for spiritual reality is a good one. It acknowledges that there must be more to life than what secular media or consumerism might tell us. The joyful message of Perspectives on Prayer and Spirituality is that the spiritual quest is a valid one and worth exploring. There is treasure to be found. However, the surprise is that we must rediscover what we have left behind. In the words of G. K. Chesterton, "it is not that the Christian ideal has been tried and found wanting, rather it has been found difficult and left untried." This book offers us the tools to mine the riches of Christian spirituality and find that elusive treasure. The title, Perspectives on Prayer and Spirituality, alerts us to the fact that life-giving spirituality stems from relationship with a personal God who can be known.
Beverly Jane Phillips grew up in a Christian family, married a minister, and served with him in four separate parishes. She was one of the first women in the Presbyterian Church to earn a master of divinity degree. But even during this amazing life, Beverly had trials and days when she did not feel her Lord by her side. She had days when she felt doubtsometimes even despair. To combat these days of darkness and bring her closer to God, Beverly began a daily prayer journal. For over thirty years, she wrote her morning prayers in spiral notebooks; these became the basis for From Heaven to My Heart, a collection of prayers from an ordinary Christian woman who lived an extraordinary life. Beverlys transparency about her own spiritual journey not only enlightens but also encourages, sharing the message that even the devout encounter moments of difficulty in their faith. Through those difficulties difficulty arise inspiration, insight, wisdomand faith in an everlasting, benevolent creator. Whether you are interested in beginning a journey with God, or seeking encouragement to continue, From Heaven to My Heart will become a valued companion.
The Annunciation to the Blessed Virgin Mary is a Catholic feast on March 25th that celebrates the archangel Gabriel's annunciation that God had chosen her to become the mother of Jesus Christ. The Annunciation Prayer Journal contains a precious treasury of art and sacred devotions to deepen your connection to "The Ark of the New Covenant." It includes reflections by St. Thomas Aquinas, St. Alphonses de Liguori, and St. Catherine of Siena; the Litany of Loreto; an excerpt from "The Glories of Mary" by St. Alphonses de Liguori; a thorough novena with mediations and reflections; instructions on how to say the Rosary; Marian prayers; four popular Marian hymns; a beautiful collection of classical artwork; and 73 lined pages to record your own notes, prayers, and prayer intentions.
