The book extends the usefulness of denominational "occasional services" books and other resources by suggesting ways to build a rite around a central symbolic action, pointing out issues of ritual honesty and ethics, and identifying skills and attributes necessary to preparing and leading a rite. Numerous narrative examples help to flesh out the principles and illustrate the key argument: that rituals are necessary means to enable human growth and maturity, both through times of suffering and times of transition, and that ritual-making leaders are central to the ongoing health of the church.
The book extends the usefulness of denominational "occasional services" books and other resources by suggesting ways to build a rite around a central symbolic action, pointing out issues of ritual honesty and ethics, and identifying skills and attributes necessary to preparing and leading a rite. Numerous narrative examples help to flesh out the principles and illustrate the key argument: that rituals are necessary means to enable human growth and maturity, both through times of suffering and times of transition, and that ritual-making leaders are central to the ongoing health of the church.
Caring Liturgies: The Pastoral Power of Christian Ritual
160Caring Liturgies: The Pastoral Power of Christian Ritual
160Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9780800697365 |
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Publisher: | Augsburg Fortress, Publishers |
Publication date: | 08/01/2012 |
Pages: | 160 |
Product dimensions: | 5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.00(d) |