"Edited by Nancy de Flon and James A. Wallace, CSsR".
This book "gathers nine thoughtful persons, each writing from the perspective of his or her own discipline, who offers a personal reflection on where God might be sought in the destructive forces of nature. Each chapter ends with questions to help you further process your own response to God". -- back cover.
Foreword / Antoinette Bosco -- Preface / Nancy de Flon and James A. Wallace -- Contributors -- Landscapes and Inscapes / Dolores R. Leckey -- What's God Got to Do with It ? Natural Disasters and Moral Agency / Kevin J. O'Neil -- Out of the Depths I Cry to You, O Lord / Dianne Bergant -- God is Watching Us, From a Distance / Francis J. Moloney -- Why Have You Abandoned Us ? Liturgy in Time of Natural Disaster / Richard E. McCarron -- Preaching in the Face of Natural Disasters / James A. Wallace -- Plague, Famine, Yellow Fever: Religious Repercussions of Three Natural Disasters / John Vidmar -- Looking at Nature 'From Both Sides Now' / Nancy de Flon -- Appreciating the Beauty: A Traditional Hawaiian Tale / Robert Bela Wilhelm.
Chapter 5, "Why Have You Abandoned Us ? Liturgy in Time of Natural Disaster" includes "Liturgy in Times of Natural Disaster: A Model".
"Edited by Nancy de Flon and James A. Wallace, CSsR".
This book "gathers nine thoughtful persons, each writing from the perspective of his or her own discipline, who offers a personal reflection on where God might be sought in the destructive forces of nature. Each chapter ends with questions to help you further process your own response to God". -- back cover.
Foreword / Antoinette Bosco -- Preface / Nancy de Flon and James A. Wallace -- Contributors -- Landscapes and Inscapes / Dolores R. Leckey -- What's God Got to Do with It ? Natural Disasters and Moral Agency / Kevin J. O'Neil -- Out of the Depths I Cry to You, O Lord / Dianne Bergant -- God is Watching Us, From a Distance / Francis J. Moloney -- What Have You Abandoned Us ? Liturgy in Time of Natural Disaster / Richard E. McCarron -- Preaching in the Face of Natural Disasters / James A. Wallace -- Plague, Famine, Yellow Fever: Religious Repercussions of Three Natural Disasters / John Vidmar -- Looking at Nature 'From Both Sides Now' / Nancy de Flon -- Appreciating the Beauty: A Traditional Hawaiian Tale / Robert Bela Wilhelm.
Chapter "What Have You Abandoned Us ? Liturgy in Time of Natural Disaster" includes "Liturgy in Times of Natural Disaster: A Model".
Book of blessings : approved for used in the dioceses of the United States of America by the National Conference of Catholic Bishops and confirmed by the Apostolic See
At head of title: The Roman Ritual. Revised by Decree of the Second Vatical Ecumenical Council and Published by Authority of Pope John Paul II.
"Prepared by International Commission on English in the Liturgy : A Joint Commission of Catholic Bishops' Conferences".
Includes indexes.
"This edition of the `Book of Blessings' contains the approved English translation of `De Benedictionibus' prepared by the International Commission on English in the Liturgy (ICEL), as well as the forty-two orders and prayers of blessing prepared by the Committee on the Liturgy of the National Conference of Catholic Bishops and approved for use in the diocese of the United States of America". -- Foreword, p. 17.
Contents divided into seven sections: Blessings Directly Pertaining to Persons -- Blessings Related to Buildings and to Various Forms of Human Activity -- Blessing of Objects that are Designed or Erected for Use in Churches Either in the Liturgy or Popular Devotions -- Blessing of Articles Meant to Foster the Devotion of the Christian People -- Blessings Related to Feasts and Seasons -- Blessings for Various Needs and Occasions -- Appendices.
"Approved by the National Liturgy Office for use in Canada". -- verso of t.-p.
This book "offers liturgical celebrations for the installation of a pastor, and for the recognition of those serving in the ministers of the Christian community". -- Intro., p. 2.
Includes indexes.
Contents: Foreword / Gerald Wiesner, O.M.I., Bishop of Prince George, Chair, Episcopal Commission for Liturgy -- Editorial Note -- Introduction -- Parish Leadership -- Liturgical Ministries -- Parish Ministries -- Diocesan/Parish Ministries -- Honour and Awards --Appendix.
Appendix divided into sub-sections: I. Sample Letters of Appointment -- II. Profession of Faith -- III. Psalms, Acclamations and Hymns for Celebrations of Installation and Recognition -- IV. Meditative Prayers.
Appendix includes prayers for a number of different vocations and positions including: Parish Administrator, Lector (Reader), Music Minister, Member of the Parish Pastoral Council, Marriage Preparation Team Member, Youth Minister, Social Justice Committee Member, Parish Secretary, Caretaker (Custodial Staff Member), Sacristan and Diocesan Organization Member.
"'International Commission on English in the Liturgy, A Joint Commission of Catholic Bishops' Conferences".
"April 1984".
Includes indexes.
"The purpose of this book is to make available for widespread consultation and evaluation the texts of the twenty-two psalms that currently make up ICEL's liturgical psalter project. This evaluation instrument is being sent to selected parishes, religious communities, and scholars throughout the English-speaking world for use and study over the period of an entire liturgical year beginning Easter 1984 and concluding Easter 1985. Because the psalms that constitute this project are the twenty-two common responsorial psalms in the lectionary, they seem a good means for helping consultants evaluate ICEL's project over a full liturgical year. They are most appropriate for use in a large variety of liturgical celebrations over the course of a year". -- Foreword.
Contents: Foreword dated April 1984 / John R. Page, Executive Secretary, International Commission on English in the Liturgy -- Introduction -- Brief on the Liturgical Psalter -- Part I: The Psalm Texts with Critical Notes -- Part II: The Psalms in the Liturgy -- Index and Tables: Common Responsorial Psalms -- Index: Order of Mass -- Index: The Rites -- Index: Liturgy of the Hours -- Topical Index.
Contents include two quesionnaires: Questionnaire on Psalm, Texts -- Questionnaire on Musical Setttings.
"Published with ecclesiastical approval, Archdiocese of Chicago." -- verso of t.-p.
Includes indexes.
"The publication of `Gather', introduces a number of long overdue firsts. It is the first collection of contemporary folk style hymns, songs and psalms that is truly comprehensive. .... When compiling `Gather', the editors kept a constant focus on the Lectionary, so that the hymnal would not only represent a fine collection of congregational music, but music that accompanies the assembly throughout its celebration of the church year. This is the first folk hymnal which, like its classical counterpart `Worship', is organized according to the way we celebrate. .... Although each stands alone, the ultimate parish resource, we believe, is the combination of `Gather' and the already critically acclaimed `Worship -- Third Edition'." -- Preface.
Preface signed: Robert J. Batastini, General Editor; Michael A. Cymbala, David Haas, Marty Haugen, Michael Joncas, Editors.
Contents divided into four main sections: Daily Prayer -- Mass -- Hymns and Songs -- Indexes.
"Published with ecclesiastical approval, Archdiocese of Chicago." -- verso of t.-p.
Includes indexes.
"The publication of `Gather', introduces a number of long overdue firsts. It is the first collection of contemporary folk style hymns, songs and psalms that is truly comprehensive. .... When compiling `Gather', the editors kept a constant focus on the Lectionary, so that the hymnal would not only represent a fine collection of congregational music, but music that accompanies the assembly throughout its celebration of the church year. This is the first folk hymnal which, like its classical counterpart `Worship', is organized according to the way we celebrate. .... Although each stands alone, the ultimate parish resource, we believe, is the combination of `Gather' and the already critically acclaimed `Worship -- Third Edition'." -- Preface.
Preface signed: Robert J. Batastini, General Editor; Michael A. Cymbala, David Haas, Marty Haugen, Michael Joncas, Editors.
Contents divided into four main sections: Daily Prayer -- Mass -- Hymns and Songs -- Indexes.
"Published with ecclesiastical approval, Archdiocese of Chicago." -- verso of t.-p.
Includes indexes.
"The publication of `Gather', introduces a number of long overdue firsts. It is the first collection of contemporary folk style hymns, songs and psalms that is truly comprehensive. .... When compiling `Gather', the editors kept a constant focus on the Lectionary, so that the hymnal would not only represent a fine collection of congregational music, but music that accompanies the assembly throughout its celebration of the church year. This is the first folk hymnal which, like its classical counterpart `Worship', is organized according to the way we celebrate. .... Although each stands alone, the ultimate parish resource, we believe, is the combination of `Gather' and the already critically acclaimed `Worship -- Third Edition'." -- Preface.
Preface signed: Robert J. Batastini, General Editor; Michael A. Cymbala, David Haas, Marty Haugen, Michael Joncas, Editors.
Contents divided into four main sections: Daily Prayer -- Mass -- Hymns and Songs -- Indexes.
"As a way of responding to our new situation, the following materials are presented as a guide through a difficult time of decision, possibly one of the most difficult and painful decisions we may have to make in our entire life; the decision to remove a life support system. The material is offered, first, as a way to think through what we are doing. The following questions and discussions are offered as a way of examining our options, to clarify what we are doing, to help us get a sense of our responsibilities and our limits. Second, we offer a Family Prayer Service which can be used before the life support system is withdrawn." -- Intro., p. 3.
Contents: Introduction -- What Should I Do ? -- Conclusion -- The Family Prayer Service -- Readings.
"In my work as a pastoral associate, I have seen how prayer can make or break the focus and effectiveness of a meeting. For that reason, it is important to tailor prayers to the needs of the group. I have assembled here a number of blessings geared to specific purposes, committees, or ministries, as well as longer prayer services (though even these should take not more than ten minutes of your meeting time). .... I encourage you to feel free to adapt these services to suit your particular situation or gathering. I've tried to keep the flexible to serve the greatest variety of groups". -- Intro.
"The 50 blessings and services in [this book] include opening and closing prayers, a Scripture reading, time for reflection on the Word, and intercessions." -- back cover.
Contents Introduction -- Blessings -- Prayers during the Church Year -- Prayers for Parish Gatherings.
Contents of Blessings section: A Blessing for Committees in a New Year of Service -- A Blessing for Catechumens when Breaking Open the Word -- An Easter Table Blessing -- Evangelization -- Stewardship -- A Blessing for the Planning Committee -- A Blessing for a Parishwide Learning Event -- A Blessing for Initiation Ministers -- A Blessing for All Ministers -- A Blessing for Lectors -- A Blessing for Choirs and Ministers of Music -- A Blessing for a New Parish Endeavour -- A Blessing for a Multicultural Parish.
Contents of Prayers for Parish Gathering section: Be With Us, Lord -- Help Us to Follow You, Lord -- Make Us Worthy, Lord -- Transform Us, O Lord -- Come, Wisdom of God -- Fill Our Hearts, Lord -- Thank You, Gracious God (Stewardship) -- Make Us Your Own (Stewardship 2) -- We Give Thanks to God -- We Sing Your Praises.
Author is "Pastoral Associate at St. Mary Star of the Sea [Roman Catholic] Church in New London, Connecticut". -- back cover.