Worshipping with the Liturgy

"The Meaning and Symbols of Holy Eucharist" was written as an introduction to ancient liturgical worship.

Worship is not a performance, but the expression of hearts, mouths and actions of human beings directing themselves toward God for His glory.  

 

Here "liturgical worship" refers to a form of worship that frequently uses a prayer book or some other written worship that dates back to the earliest forms of worship in the ancient Christian Church.

As one who grew up in a fundamentalist denomination, the author understands the difficulties in understanding and relating to this form of worship. The book provides historical and scriptural background for liturgical worship, with an emphasis on improving devotions and drawing nearer to Christ.  The topics covered are instructive to those new to liturgical worship as well as those who have worshipped in this way for many years but are not sure of the significance of the many prayers, gestures and movements of the Liturgy. 

  

Here is a partial list of the topics discussed in the book:

Liturgy: The Work of the People

Seasons, Colors and Vestments

Saints and Martyrs

Common Symbols

Introduction to Holy Eucharist

Scriptural and Historical Background

The Real Presence

How to Receive Communion

An Instructed Eucharist

Devotions

Preparation for Holy Communion

Prayers for Private Devotions

Private Prayers offered by the Celebrant

Anglican Identity

Frequently Asked Questions about Anglicanism

The Prayer of Hippolytus

Collects and Preface

Praying the Daily Office

Outline for Morning Prayer Rite II

Glossary of Terms

Bibliography

The book is available on Amazon in paperback and Kindle.