Liturgical Scholarship & Pastoral Reflections (3 Essays)
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Clear FilterWorship Library Editorial • 2013
Ministry to the Sick
MINISTRY TO THE SICK Offering care and solace for those who are sick are essential ministries of every Christian pastor and of the whole Christian community. The sick need the…
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Worship Library Editorial • 2013
Anointing with Oil
The act of anointing has a rich history in the Christian faith. In the Old Testament, anointings frequently accompanied blessings and ceremonies which indicated a passing of r…
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Worship Library Editorial • 2012
The Daily Office for October 3, 2012
Scripture Readings Old Testament Hosea 4:11-19 Psalm Psalm 101 New Testament Acts 21:15-26 Gospel Luke 5:27-39 Reflection In the first two gospels, Levi is referred to as Matt…
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