Jennifer Kerr Breedlove

Corinna Laughlin

Charles A. Bobertz

Leisa Anslinger

Mary A. Ehle

Biagio Mazza

Mary G. Fox

Christopher J. Ferraro

A step-by-step resource that guides engaged couples through each decision of the wedding liturgy and provides suggestions for creating a cohesive Liturgy of the Word. Along with the full text of each reading, this resource offers insight as to why a couple may choose a particular reading.

United in Christ: Preparing the Liturgy of the Word at Catholic Weddings

How Baptism and the Eucharist Shaped Early Christian Understandings of Jesus Long before the Gospel writers put pen to papyrus, the earliest Christians participated in the powerful rituals of baptism and the Lord's Supper, which fundamentally shaped their understanding of God, Christ, and the world in which they lived. In this volume, a respected biblical scholar and teacher explores how cultural anthropology and ritual studies elucidate ancient texts. Charles Bobertz offers a liturgical reading of the Gospel of Mark, arguing that the Gospel is a narrative interpretation of early Christian ritual. This fresh, responsible, and creative proposal will benefit scholars, professors, and students. Its ecclesial and pastoral ramifications will also be of interest to church leaders and pastors.

A Liturgical Reading

The Gospel of Mark

Charles A. Bobertz

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