Rosalind Brown

Christopher Cocksworth

This important book on priestly identity embraces the many contemporary varieties of priestly ministry: male and female, paid and unpaid, parish and work–based, catholic, evangelical, charismatic. Examining the “root,” the “shape,” and the “fruit” of priestly identity, On Being a Priest Today is essential reading for priests, priests in training, and everyone considering the ministry. Part One “roots” a priest's human and church life in the theological convictions derived from the Christian understanding of God as being for and with others. Part Two explores the “shape” of priestly life in relation to worship, word, and prayer, each supported by the three key virtues of love, faith, and hope. Part Three examines the “fruit” of priestly life by focusing on three fundamental features of priestly identity: holiness, reconciliation, and blessing. With its applicability to various denominations, this exciting book offers welcome new perspectives on what it means to be a priest today.

On Being a Priest Today

Samuel Wells

Malcolm Guite

Reflections for Daily Prayer is a popular daily Bible reading guide based on the Common Worship Daily Prayer Lectionary. Many of today’s leading spiritual and theological writers are regular contributors. Reflections for Advent is a seasonal extract from the main 2017-18 annual volume and is designed to give new readers a taste of the high standard of spiritual and theological writing that makes Reflections so popular. A first-class line up of writers provides a quality, yet inexpensive daily devotional companion throughout Advent – a season that is increasingly important in popular devotion. For each day there are full Lectionary references, engaging commentary on one of the readings and a collect for the day. In addition, a simple form of daily prayer for Advent is included and a guide to keeping the season well.

Reflections for Daily Prayer: Advent 2017 to the eve of Advent 2018

Joanna Collicutt

Ben Quash

Steven Croft

Paula Gooder

Peter Graystone

Ian Adams

Helen-Ann Hartley

Mark Oakley

Barbara Mosse

Martyn Percy

John Sentamu

Angela Tilby

John Pritchard

Lucy Winkett

Jeremy Worthen

Gillian Cooper

Reflections on the Psalms provides insightful commentary on each of the Psalms from the same experienced team of writers that have made Reflections for Daily Prayer so successful. It offers inspiring and undated reflections on all 150 psalms, with longer psalms split into parts in accordance with the Lectionary. Each reflection is accompanied by its corresponding Psalm refrain and prayer from the Common Worship Psalter, making this a valuable resource for personal or devotional use. Specially written introductions by Paula Gooder and Steven Croft explore the Psalms and the Bible and the Psalms in the life of the Church.

Reflections on the Psalms

Christopher Cocksworth

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