Product Description: Why is it important to prepare your heart for Holy Communion?

Product Description: What does it really mean to "proclaim the good news of God in Christ" and to "continue in the apostles' teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of the bread, and in the prayers?" These promises from the baptismal rite of the Book of Common Prayer have become very familiar to most Episcopalians, but they have yet to be fully lived out in most congregations...read more

The author shares his personal perspective on how Christians can prepare for one of the most central and frequently observed sacraments, as he explores the art, history, and tradition surrounding the Eucharist, tracing the liturgy from ancient times to today. (view table of contents)

Product Description: The Holy Eucharist has its roots in two ancient Jewish patterns of worship: the synagogue service and the seder meal. The first part of the eucharist is based on one and the second part on the other. (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)