Hendrickson Publishers

Robert E. Webber

Written by: Robert E. Webber.

Description

In an age where social isolation is as much a reality within our homes and families as it is in the outside world, Robert Webber invites us to turn off the television, and remember again what day this is, what season to participate in a celebration of life's special occasions, joys, and difficulties as a family. With responsive readings of prayer and scripture such as are found in the widely used and revered Book of Common Prayer, The Book of Family Prayer provides a setting in which families can participate and grow in the often poetic and dynamically enriching discipline of household worship and devotion. Sections for all the seasons of the church year, special occasions, and non-festive seasons that include points of interest and discussion questions encourage families to grow in their awareness of the wonderful life around them and to mark the time that we might learn to be increasingly mindful of who we are as Christians and members of a family.

Table of Contents

Introduction: How to Use this Book

Part I - FAMILY PRAYER FOR SEASONS OF THE CHURCH YEAR
Advent
Introduction to Christmastide and Advent
Christmas and Epiphany
Introduction to Christmas and Epiphany
Ordinary Time
Introduction to Ordinary Time
Lent
Introduction to Eastertide and Lent
Holy Week
Introduction to Holy Week
Easter to Pentecost
Introduction to Easter and Pentecost

Part II - FAMILY READING FOR THE NONFESTIVE TIME OF THE YEAR
Following the development of the early church and its literature from A.D. 30 to A.D. 100
Introduction to the Nonfestive Season

Part III - FAMILY PRAYERS FOR SPECIAL OCCASIONS
Introduction to Family Prayers for Special Occasions

Details

Length:	336 pages
Size:	5 1/2 x 8 inches
Format:	Hardcover
Available Date:	May 1996
Published By:	Hendrickson Publishers
ISBN:	1-56563-249-4