Worship Library Essays & Blog
Explore over three hundred curated essays on the Christian year, ancient-future worship, sacramental practice, and sacred music.
The Origin and Meaning of Sacred Actions
Sacred actions, however they may be named, have been significant in every worship tradition. This article examines the history and meaning of such actions as they have functio…
The Daily Office for September 1, 2012
Scripture Readings Old Testament Job 9:1 Job 10:1-9 Job 10:16-22 Psalm Psalm 117 New Testament Acts 11:1-18 Gospel John 8:12-20 Reflection Psalm 117 is a call for universal pr…
The Daily Office for January 26, 2012
Scriptures Psalm 50, 59 Genesis 16:15-17:14 Hebrews 10:1-10 John 5:30-47 Reading (Genesis 16:15-17:14) Genesis 16:15-17:14 Reflection The practice of circumcision was widely o…
The Daily Office for January 21, 2012
Scriptures Psalm 30 Genesis 12:9-13:1 Hebrews 7:18-28 John 4:27-42 Reading (Hebrews 7:18-28) Hebrews 7:18-28 Reflection Under the new priesthood described in this passage, God…
The Daily Office for January 19, 2012
Scriptures Psalm 37:1-18 Genesis 11:1-9 Hebrews 6:13-20 John 4:1-15 Reading (Hebrews 6:13-20) Hebrews 6:13-20 Reflection The greatest encouragement to faith and patience is th…