Ceremonies of the Eucharist: A guide to Celebration

by Howard E. Gally

Overview

“Unlike liturgical manuals of the past, which were intended specifically for the use of the clergy, this book is directed to a wider audience—to members of parish worship committees, priests, organists and directors of music, lectors, deacons, cantors and other singers, bishops, altar guild members, acolytes—in short, to all who bear responsability for the planning and conduct of public worship.”
—from the Preface

So begins Howard Galley’s classic guide to the Eucharistic liturgy, The Ceremonies of the Eucharist. Galley opens his formidable liturgical learning and veteran ecclesial experience for all worshippers to access. Throughout, he enhances his suggestions for practice with “the rationale and historical background” for his recommendations.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780936384832
Publisher:	Cowley Publications
Publication date:	01/25/1989
Series:	New Church's Teaching Series
Pages:	240
Product dimensions:	7.13(w) x 9.14(h) x 0.75(d)

About the Author

HOWARD E. GALLEY was the working editor of the Episcopal Church's 1979 revision of The Book of Common Prayer. His immense knowledge of liturgy, language, and church tradition permeates that revision, as well as The Occasional Services. Before his death in 1993, Galley also served as editor for The Prayer Book Office, Morning and Evening Prayer, The Altar Book, and Lesser Feasts and Fasts.

What People are Saying About This

Richard F. Grien

An absolutely superb book. I highly recommend it.

Thomas J. Talley

Out of his deep familiarity with both liturgical tradition and the 1979 Book of Common Prayer, Howard Galley has provided a guide to the use of the Prayer Book that is sensitive both to its liturgical and theological backgrounds and to the practical and pastoral issues surrounding public worship today.

Editorial Reviews

Out of his deep familiarity with both liturgical tradition and the 1979 Book of Common Prayer, Howard Galley has provided a guide to the use of the Prayer Book that is sensitive both to its liturgical and theological backgrounds and to the practical and pastoral issues surrounding public worship today.

Thomas J. Talley

This is more than a mere manual of ceremony. Based on a deep knowledge of the history of worship, Galley shows us that liturgy is living action, the work of an assembled people of God. Read, enjoy, and use this book.

Ormonde Plater

An absolutely superb book. I highly recommend it.

Richard F. Grien

Howard Galley’s book is an important guide to the use of the Book of Common Prayer and provides historical and liturgical perspectives on the actions of both officiants and congregation. An informative and practical treatment of the ceremonial tradition.

Lloyd Patterson