Worship Library Essays & Blog
Explore over three hundred curated essays on the Christian year, ancient-future worship, sacramental practice, and sacred music.
Some Questions and Answers About Lent
What is the Lenten season, and why is it set apart? It is a period of six weeks preceding the anniversary of the Savior’s death, and is set apart as a special season of fastin…
An Imaginary Conversation About Ash Wednesday, Lent, and "Giving Stuff Up"
What is Ash Wednesday? In Western Christianity, Ash Wednesday marks the first day, or the start of the season of Lent, which begins 40 days prior to Easter (Sundays are not in…
A Presbyterian View of Ash Wednesday
The church calendar is a tool that is full of the wisdom of the ages. It is a tradition that pre-dates the Reformation and belongs to all of Christendom. God has been sanctify…
The Daily Office for May 7, 2012
Scriptures Psalm 56 Leviticus 16:1-19 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Matthew 6:1-15 Reading (Psalm 56) Psalm 56 Reflection Our talents, abilities, opportunities and gifts all come fr…