Renowned scholar William C. Chittick explores the worldview of Islam in a series of essays written over thirty-six years.

Living Liturgy(TM) is the indispensable resource that supports parish ministers of all types in preparing well for the celebration of Mass for Sundays, solemnities, and select other days, so that celebrating the liturgy and living a liturgical spirituality go hand-in-hand. Written by a pastorally experienced team with expertise in Scripture, spiritual direction, liturgy, and liturgical music, Living Liturgy(TM) integrates daily living, prayer, and study. Featured Liturgical Texts: - Collect - Gospel Acclamation - Gospel - Responsorial Psalm - First Reading - Second Reading Supports for Ministry: - Reflecting on the Gospel - Living the Paschal Mystery - Focusing the Gospel - Connecting the Gospel - Connecting the Responsorial Psalm - About Liturgy - About Liturgical Music - Reflections for various ministers and groups - Model Penitential Act - Homily Points - Model Universal Prayer (Prayer of the Faithful) - Clip art drawn from the Gospel message Anyone involved with liturgical planning and preparation will benefit from this comprehensive resource, including pastoral ministers, liturgy directors, musicians, and liturgy committee members. Living Liturgy(TM) also assists those who serve the community in the visible liturgical ministries--presiders, deacons, music ministers, hospitality ministers, altar ministers, lectors, extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion--because it clearly shows that each ministry deserves not only practical preparation but, even more important, spiritual preparation. Catechumens, candidates, and sponsors use Living Liturgy(TM) to support and deepen their liturgical journey within the RCIA. Members of faith-sharing groups use this resource as the focus of weekly prayer and reflection. Parents and teachers will find that Living Liturgy(TM) can be simplified and shared with younger members of the liturgical community. Utility Features: - Pronunciation guide - Calendar-dated - Perfect-bound - Readings in sense lines - Index of liturgical topics

A comprehensive guide to reconnecting to your courage, your inner fire and your deep values, with specific techniques that anyone can follow, no matter how busy they are. You are guided to create a personalized map for your individual journey to re-ignite your Life and connect to your wellsprings of courage - your lost heart. Appendices and references.

This book explains Christian attempts to contextualize theology in the Asian perspective. The accommodation of Asian religious terminologies and concepts is possible as long as the biblical meaning is included. Yet there is a question of where to draw the line between syncretism and accomodation.