The Bright Field
Readings, reflections and prayers for Ascension, Pentecost, Trinity and Ordinary Time
Published on 30. May 2014
Book
Paperback/Softback
304 pages
978-1-84825-612-5 (ISBN)
Description
Covering the liturgical year outside Advent, Christmas, Lent and Easter, this collection of reflections, readings, poems and prayers focuses on the life and ministry of Jesus - the rich subject matter of the lectionary readings during Ordinary Time. In addition it includes meditations by Rowan Williams and others for the major feasts of Ascension, Pentecost, Trinity, Transfiguration, Holy Cross Day and other special occasions in the calendar.
This richly varied resource will be welcomed by all seeking fresh inspiration for preaching, leading worship - formal or informal, conducting retreats or quiet days. Containing around a hundred short and extended items by the very best of today's theological and spiritual writers, it also provides rich fare for personal devotional reading.
This richly varied resource will be welcomed by all seeking fresh inspiration for preaching, leading worship - formal or informal, conducting retreats or quiet days. Containing around a hundred short and extended items by the very best of today's theological and spiritual writers, it also provides rich fare for personal devotional reading.
Reviews / Votes
"There is certainly nothing ordinary about the wealth of this material...This book is a feast; buy it and savour it!" -- Rev David Lindsay * Pompey Chimes * 'This is a useful book to dip into when in need of a fresh idea for formal or informal worship or for sermons.' -- Elizabeth Evans * The Reader * 'This splendid new book is a collection of meditations, prayers, poems, and reflections' -- The Red David Lindsay * Pompey Chimes *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 17 mm
Weight
446 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-84825-612-5 (9781848256125)
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Martyn Percy | Jim Cotter
The Bright Field
Readings, reflections and prayers for Ascension, Pentecost, Trinity and Ordinary Time
E-Book
05/2014
1st Edition
Hymns Ancient & Modern
€43.99
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Persons
Martyn Percy is Principal of Ripon College Cuddeson. Jim Cotter was an Anglican priest, retreat leader and one of the most creative liturgists of our day. Jenny Gaffin is Chaplain to the Bishop of Portsmouth. Helen-Ann Hartley is the Bishop of Waikato, New Zealand. Geoff Miller is the Archdeacon of Northumberland. Samuel Wells is a noted Anglican writer, scholar and priest. Ordained in the Church of England, he is current the Vicar of St-Martin's-in-the-Fields, London. He is the author of several acclaimed books. Former Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams is Master of Magdalene College, Cambridge. John Pritchard was formerly the Bishop of Oxford.