
A Book of Vigils
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This useful book falls in the category of resources for structuring liturgies to fit local occasions. In addition to seven complete vigil services inspired by the ancient monastic discipline of nighttime prayer and meditation, there are new models such as "A Vigil in the Presence of God" or "A Vigil for Peace and Justice".
Ample notes throughout explain the history of vigils and offer advice for planning small private and large public vigils.
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Christopher L. Webber, a graduate of Princeton University and the General Theological Seminary in New York, is an Episcopal priest who has led urban, rural, and overseas parishes. He is the author of several books, including Welcome to Christian Faith,Beyond Beowulf, and A Year with American Saints, co-authored with Lutheran Pastor G. Scott Cady. Webber grew up in Cuba, New York, and lives in San Francisco.
Content
- Cover
- Half title
- Title
- Copyright
- Table of Contents
- Introduction to A Book of Vigils
- What is a vigil?
- Using this book
- Planning a vigil
- A Vigil in the Presence of God
- A Vigil for Peace and Justice
- A Vigil for the Sick
- A Vigil at the Time of Death
- A Vigil for Maundy Thursday
- A Vigil of Pentecost
- A Vigil before the Election or Consecration of a Bishop
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