{"product_id":"patterned-by-grace-how-liturgy-shapes-us","title":"Patterned by Grace: How Liturgy Shapes Us","description":"To many, the word liturgy brings to mind juggling a hymnal, Bible and a bulletin printed with formal responsive texts as you worship in a cavernous Gothic-styled church.\n\nWith great faith and affection, Benedict rescues liturgy from its stuffy associations, revealing it as a momentous occasion every Sunday, no matter the worship style.\n\nWorship is a remarkable spiritual adventure and the liturgy itself is God's playground--a pilgrimage of individuals and faith communities joining the divine purpose. Through the liturgy's daily, weekly, seasonal and annual dimensions, we experience God's power to shape our lives. We unite with Christ in heart, mind and work to participate in God's new creation.\n\n\"Liturgy is more than personal piety,\" writes Benedict. \"It is worship for the long haul… It simply goes on week by week and invites us to come along. It even carries us when our spiritual feet get tired and our energy level flags.\"\n\nRather than seeing the ordered patterns of worship as a repetitive thing we do, liturgy has a cumulative effect as it transforms us to God-oriented worship and living. Benedict examines the hidden rhythms of\n\nSunday worship\nHoly Communion\nbaptism\ndaily prayer\nthe Christian calendar\n\nExercises contained in the group discussion guide will awaken your imagination to the power of the liturgical life.\n\nLiturgy is where God is waiting. Your part is to include yourself in that community of open hands, hearts and minds.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0835899055\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.0835899055.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Benedict, Daniel T.\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42957474496573,"sku":"BVV.0835899055.G","price":5.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/0835899055-0.jpg?v=1769633402","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/patterned-by-grace-how-liturgy-shapes-us","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}