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The Liturgical Year The Spiraling Adventure of the Spiritual Life
By Joan Chittister
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On 3/11 Charles Meeks wrote: Sister Joan Chittister, a rather accomplished Benedictine, lives and breaths the cycle of the Church year after year. In this book, which acts half as an apology for the liturgical cycle and half as a devotional call to order, she explores the depth and nature of the Christian liturgical year. Chittister ... a great beginner's look into the liturgical year
On 3/4 Amanda Markel wrote: As a conservative Lutheran, the structure of the Church Year is very important to me. From the beginning of the new year at Advent, to the season of Feasts and Festivals, to the teaching time of the year throughout the season of Pentecost, I mark my days by the flow of the church year even ... Book Review: “The Liturgical Year”
On 2/26 Terry Haugen wrote: Thomas Nelson Publishers graciously allowed me to review( for free) the book "The Liturgical Year." The book was an intelligent, well-written chronicle of the Christian Liturgical Year. The author , Joan Chittister, was very knowledgable about each step along the faith journey. She explained Lent as ... The Liturgical Year
On 2/23 Michelle Wegner wrote: The latest book I have read for Thomas Nelson’s Booksneeze program is entitled: The Liturgical Year: the spiraling adventure of the spiritual life, by Joan Chittister. The book takes us through the liturgical year, beginning on the first Sunday of Advent and carrying through the following November. ... Book Review: The Liturgical Year
On 2/8 Charla Miley wrote: The Liturgical Year is one of the titles in the Ancient Practices Series. It gives a detailed overview of what the Church’s liturgical year is, how it works, and why it matters. Each observance of the year (beginning with Advent in December and going through November) plays an important role in explaining ... Helpful book for the liturgically clueless
On 2/8 Elliot Ritzema wrote: (note: thanks to Thomas Nelson for providing me with a review copy of this book) I am an evangelical Protestant. I grew up attending a Southern Baptist church, and today am part of the Evangelical Covenant Church. In my earliest Christian formation, there were some hints of the liturgical year, but on the whole ... Book Review: The Liturgical Year by Joan Chittister
On 2/8 Troy Neujahr wrote: Review of The Liturgical Year: The Spiraling Adventure of the Spiritual LifeBy Joan ChittisterAs a Lutheran pastor, I was intrigued by the opportunity to read and review Joan Chittister’s book, “The Liturgical Year”. In this book, Chittister shows how the faith community is bound together through ... Book review: The Liturgical Year, by Joan Chittister
On 1/30 Ed Eubanks wrote: I recently received a copy of The Liturgical Year: The spiraling adventure of the spiritual life by Joan Chittister, which is one of the latest titles in Thomas Nelson's series on "The Ancient Practices" of the church. (Disclaimer: I received this copy for free from Thomas Nelson, in exchange for my ... The Liturgical Year— a disappointing treatment
On 1/27 Christopher Tabone wrote: The Liturgical Year, is a delightful book that talks to those who are yearning for a sense of orthodox Christianity, by looking back to the way things had been done in the past. This book is written, quite well, from Roman Catholic liturgy, and speaks well to people of any denomination. I found it to ... The Liturgical Year
On 1/26 Clint Walker wrote: (I have discovered a service at booksneeze.com that allows me to recieve complimentary books in exchange for offering reviews of these books on my blog. The following book is the first in this series of books. If you have interest in doing the same go to the website and register yourself!)The Liturgical ... Review of the Liturgical Year by Joan Chittister
On 1/26 Chris Hubbs wrote: Growing up in evangelical churches, the most I knew about the liturgical year was the weird dates that were printed in the bulletin at my grandparents’ Lutheran church: “Third Sunday of Pentecost” and things like that. I’ve learned more as time has gone along, but when the opportunity arose to ... A good starting point
On 1/18 Jaymie Dieterle wrote: As a reviewer for Thomas Nelson Publishing, I have the opportunity to review books being published by the company. They post a few choices and I can pick one at a time. I chose this particular book because I thought it would be interesting to learn more about the church calendar.In The Liturgical Year, ... WEDNESDAY: The Liturgical Year by Joan Chittister
On 1/17 Loni Robinson wrote: I am reviewing this book for Thomas Nelson. Thomas Nelson has provided me with a complimentary copy of this book. I was initially drawn to this book because of the sub title: "The Ancient Practices." After reading, I would like to state, that this does not line up with my personal beliefs, and I offer ... The LIturgical Year by Joan Chittister
On 1/16 Will Norrid wrote: In The Liturgical Year by Joan Chittister, I found myself wondering (at times it seemed aimlessly) down the map and up the calendar of the Christian year. Having grown up in a non-liturgical setting, I was unprepared for some of the terminology in the book and had to do a little outside reading to fully ... Not for a novice to liturgy
On 1/16 Christion Richert wrote: I selected this book thinking it would walk through historical and modern importance of the saint days, feasts, and major celebrations. Even though I’m not Catholic, the discipline and ritual of a liturgical calendar interests me, since it has helped form lives for hundreds of years. Instead this ... The Liturgical Year by Joan Chittister
On 1/12 Lisa Richards wrote: The Liturgical Year by Joan Chittister.As a complete neophyte, I read with interest Miss Chittister's explanation of the various events leading up to Christmas and Easter as well as the Ordinary Times.As one who has never attended a liturgical type of church I have had much curiosity about what the liturgy ... A book review...
On 1/12 Patrice Fagnant-MacArthur wrote: The Liturgical Year: The Spiraling Adventure of the Spiritual Life - The Ancient Practices Seriesby Joan Chittister, OSBNashville, TN, 2009Having read several of the books in "The Ancient Practices Series" edited by Phyllis Tickle, I was excited to get my hands on this latest offering. "The Liturgical ... Book Review: "The Liturgical Year"
On 1/12 Casandra Skaggs wrote: I recently read The Liturgical Year by Joan Chittister. The book is an explanation if the liturgical year, its importance, and how its observance brings us closer to Jesus. Joan Chittister, the author, is a nun and I feel the book would be best understood by someone of the catholic faith, despite her ... The Liturgical Year- book review
On 1/12 sally Kent wrote: I’m a lover of History. There are few historical stories that do not leave me with a sense of awe, and a longing to be back in that simpler time, if only for a moment. Reading about the history of the Church is even more fascinating to me. To many, church is simply a time to ... Book Review: The Liturgical Year
On 1/12 Sierra McConnell wrote: I was sent The Liturgical Year by Sister Joan Chittister a long time ago. It was sent to my home address and my m other didn't think to forward it to me in Georgia. Nonetheless, I started reading it over Christmas break. For some reason, I was under the impression that it was going to be a book going ... I'm a fan.
On 1/11 Lucy Mills wrote: This book is part of the Ancient Practices Series and is the first I have read of it. Overall it focuses on the benefits of the liturgical year, of having a rhythm in our lives and living the Jesus’ life. By using the aid of the liturgical year, we can enter into Jesus’ story and realise it within ... The Liturgical Year: the spiraling adventure of the spiritual life, by Joan Chittister
On 1/7 Tracie Nall wrote: I saw the book The Liturgical Year by Joan Chittister on Thomas Nelson's list and was excited about it. Growing up in a Southern Baptist church and an Independent Fundamental Baptist school, liturgy was a word that I never heard except in a derogatory way. Even as I have gone through many changes in ... -The Liturgical Year by Joan Chittister
On 1/6 Stephanie Cherry wrote: In The Liturgical Year, Joan opens up for us the Christian calendar and the meaning behind our celebrations. The relationship between the holy days and the depth of their gravity are brought to life before our eyes. I was mesmerized by Joan's writing. I cannot tell you how many times I read and reread ... The Liturgical Year by Joan Chittister
On 1/3 Brent Thomas wrote: NOTE: In the spirit of full disclosure, you, my fine reader, need to know that the publisher provided me with a free copy of this book. This in no way affects my review but I’m supposed to tell you that. And now I have. I have long had an interest in “high church” liturgy. I am ... Book Review: The Liturgical Year
On 1/2 Kim Martinez wrote: This book will stay in my permanent library. A few years ago, I did a research project into the cause of a problem that I see. We have certain people in the church today who love Jesus desperately, follow intense spiritual disciplines and walk in power; but for some reason, those who are under their leadership end ... The Liturgical Year by Joan Chillister
On 1/2 Brian Johnson wrote: Chittister’s work is written from her years of living life through the liturgical calendar. Her perspective is distinctly catholic, but presented in a manner that welcomes a protestant, like myself, to join in. She writes for the everyday person. After all, liturgy is “the work of the people,” ... The Liturgical Year by Joan Chittister
On 12/30 Leigh Warmbrand wrote: The Liturgical Year by Sister Joan Chillister is a stretching, challenging and insightful book to read. Written from the perspective of a Benedictine Roman Catholic background, Sr. Joan Chillister provides a spiritual richness and depth in her writing as you might read from Henri Nouwen’s works. The ... Book Review: The Liturgical Year
On 12/29 Karen Wilber wrote: Joan Chittister’s book is her love letter to the liturgical year. The first few chapters engage the reader in the beauty of spiritual development, guiding us toward a more meaningful relationship with God. Subsequent chapters outline the various seasons of the liturgical year: Advent, Christmas, ... Review of The Liturgical Year by Joan Chittister
On 12/28 Meghan Tooker wrote: Having seen this book on the list of possible books to review I was very excited. Being a lector at church, I thought this book would be very helpful for me in understanding the gospel a little better. I began reading the book and quickly had flashbacks to my Ancient History course in College. ... Liturgical Year
On 12/28 Tiffani Riggers wrote: "The Liturgical Year" is part of the Ancient Practices series (see my friend Beth's recommendation about another Ancient Practices book here), and is a terrific addition to it. Whether you are looking for an informative read to learn more about the purpose of the Christian Liturgy, or desiring a devotional ... Book Review: The Liturgical Year: The Spiraling Adventure of the Spiritual Life (by Joan Chittister)
On 12/24 Blair Roberts wrote: Recently, I finished reading The Liturgical Year by Joan Chittister. It was a timely book in my life. While I didn’t find the writing to be the most exhilarating (which has more to do with her being a much smarter person than i am…) i did find that her effort to bring alive Christian tradition ... The Liturgical Year: A Book Review
On 12/23 Deana O'Hara wrote: The Liturgical Year: the spiraling adventure of the spiritual life Written by: Joan Chittister Book Description A journey of the soul through the map of Christian time. The liturgical year, beginning on the first Sunday of Advent and carrying through the following November, is the year that ... The Liturgical Year: Joan Chittister
On 12/21 Matthew Fretwell wrote: In Joan Chittister’s book, entitled The Liturgical Year: the Spiraling Adventure of the Spiritual Life, she examines the liturgical year, comparing its feast days to the human exercises and rituals of the ancient and catholic (universal) church, applied to Christian life. Chittister contends that these ... The Liturgical Year by Joan Chittister
On 12/21 john umland wrote: I received for review from Thomas Nelson publishers the first book in a new series called the Ancient Practices Series called The Liturgical Year: The Spiraling Adventure of the Spiritual Life by Joan Chittister. I expected a book that was more encyclopaedic and almanac. However, this book is a liturgical ... something different for a low church Protestant
On 12/17 T.C. Judd wrote: With the recent growing interest in Evangelical circles of liturgical practices from the larger Christian church (as evidenced, for example, by the Nelson's "Ancient Practices" series of which this volume is part or the publication of Tyndale's Mosaic NLT Bible), Sister Joan Chittister's book "The Liturgical ... A great introduction to the Christian year!
On 12/16 Dyton Owen wrote: One of the greatest products of the Christian Church is the liturgical year. Sadly, however, many are either unaware of its significance or are ambivilent toward it. In The Ligurgical Year, Catholic nun Joan Chittister addresses the Church calendar in a way that makes it clear and invites the reader ... Book Review: "The Liturgical Year" by Joan Chittister
On 12/15 Joe Donaldson wrote: Author Joan Chittister dramatically over-reaches in her attempts to bring credibility and significance to the observance of the church calendar in The Liturgical Year – an installment in the Ancient Practices series by Thomas Nelson. You know the church calendar – it includes the familiar periods ... The Liturgical Year
On 12/14 David LaDuke wrote: The Liturgical Year by Joan Chittister is part of the Ancient Practices Series published by Thomas Nelson. I looked forward to reading this book because of my interest in spiritual formation and my interest in learning more about the church calendar. I am Protestant and the author is speaking from a ... The Liturgical Year by Joan Chittister
On 12/12 Vicky Hunter wrote: his is my first review as part of the Thomas Nelson Book Review Bloggers program. I signed up and received a free copy of this book. Part historical study, part devotional, The Liturgical Year by Joan Chittister, is part of Thomas Nelson Publishers “Ancient Practices” series. The historical background ... Book Review: The Liturgical Year
On 12/11 Justine Hostetler wrote: Powered by Ingram Digital The Liturgical Year by Joan Chittister (Thomas Nelson, 2009) is a fresh look at the traditional church calendar and the role it can have in helping people grow in faith and spiritual maturity. Sister Joan is a Benedictine nun, but her writing on this topic is accessible to anyone ... Review for "The Liturgical Year" by Joan Chittister
On 12/9 David Richmond wrote: In The Liturgical Year, Joan Chittister explores the liturgy of the Catholic and more orthodox faiths. She begins by explaining what the liturgical year is and that it's purpose "is to bring to life in us and around us, little by little, one layer of insight after another until we grow to full stature ... The Liturgical Year by Joan Chittister
On 12/4 Stephen Barkley wrote: The Liturgical Year is a collection of devotional thoughts centered around the annual liturgy followed by the church throughout millennia. It is an attempt to draw believers back to the year that begins at Advent rather than the first of January. While I found some of the historical work on the origin ... Beautiful in Style, Weak in Substance
On 12/2 Brandy Cormier wrote: When I saw this book up on Thomas Nelson Book Reviewers, I was admittedly a little excited. I had heard of the liturgical year, but didn't know much about it.The Liturgical Year is the first book in an Ancient Path series that author, Joan Chittister is working on. For those who don't know, the liturgical ... The Liturgical Year Book Review
On 12/1 Tom Adams wrote: Let's be honest, spirituality can become sadly mundane. Sure, we can get pumped up for special events like Christmas, Easter, or a Friends-and-Family Day at church; but moving closer to God day by day is something that most Christians struggle with. "The Liturgical Year" strives to bring floundering ... The Deepness behind Days
On 12/1 Eric Stephens wrote: This book, authored by a Benedictine nun, aims to provide a broad and passionate overview of the Christian liturgical calendar. Within the may variations of Christianity there is a common thread of events all Christians celebrate. This book provides the meaning behind all the special day in a simple, ... Review: The Liturgical Year by Joan Chittister
On 12/1 Henk-Jan van der Klis wrote: Sister Joan Chittister focuses in this book on the many aspects of Church’s feast and celebrations calendar, The Liturgical Year. With its cycle from Advent, Christmas, Easter and Pentecost. Every season, every element is meant to have an impact in our personal life, to help us grow spiritually. So, neither the book or the liturgical ... Joan Chittister – The Liturgical Year
On 12/1 JD Eddins wrote: Just in time for the Advent season I have wrapped up The Liturgical Year by Joan Chittister. This book was a little bit of challenge for me because I don't come from a tradition that follows any type of liturgy. Nor do we follow any "church calendar." So thinking about the flow of the year in connection ... The Liturgal Year
On 11/30 Janice Eicholtz wrote: The Liturgical Year: The Spiraling Adventure of the Spiritual Life by Joan Chittister is the full name of this book. I was so excited to receive this book to review. I am fascinated with the Catholic religion. I love all the ceremony surrounding and including their regular worship. I believe that ... A Review: The Liturgical Year
On 11/29 Michael Combs wrote: This really should have been called "Ode to the Liturgical Year", the first 80-90 pages are flowery language on what makes the Liturgical Year special. For what it is Joan is an excellent writer, but that wasn't what I was looking for in this book. I was wanting a step by step explanation of the the ... Ode to the Liturgical Year
On 11/27 Jim Kane wrote: “Celebrating the liturgical year immerses us constantly, more and more deeply, always and forever into our encounter with God.” Being born and raised in a non-liturgical Protestant environment, I do not recall hearing anything about Lent or Advent or Saints. As I have gone through adulthood, I have become more aware of Advent and Lent but ... Review of Joan Chittister’s The Liturgical Year
On 11/25 Joan Nienhuis wrote: We modern Protestants don’t do the liturgical year. Perhaps we should. Chittister says, “The liturgical year is an adventure in bringing the Christian to fullness…” It is an immersion into the life of Christ. Chittister desires that we grow wiser and holier as we embrace the essentials of ... The Liturgical Year by Joan Chittister
On 11/25 William Colburn wrote: I would suggest this book for those who already have a working grasp of liturgical practices. To be honest, this isn’t my church tradition and this book really, on the whole, didn’t help. The author’s passion for liturgy was palpable, but it seemed to outweigh her ability to really make it sensible ... The Liturgical Year
On 11/25 Reba Baskett wrote: ecently I got a copy of ‘The Liturgical Year’ by Joan Chittister from Thomas Nelson. I had a couple of other books in ‘The Ancient Practices Series’ so I wanted to give this a read. While I liked this book it read more like a instruction book as to a book that you want to just pick up and read. ... The Liturgical Year – Review
On 11/24 Manda Miller wrote: Wow. I picked this book "The Liturgical Year" by Joan Chittister as my next selection as a Nelson Book Review blogger. It is in the Ancient Practices series of books. I had absolutely no idea what this book was about but thought it might be an interesting read. It is written by a Benedictine nun. It ... The Liturgical Year-Book review
On 11/24 Bob Hostetler wrote: This is a dangerous book. As I read The Liturgical Year (The Spiraling Adventure of the Spiritual Life) by Joan Chittister, I was reminded of an earlier book that has now become a favorite to give to others--though always with the warning, "Don't read it until you're willing for your life to change, ... The Spiraling Adventure of the Spiritual Life
On 11/23 Wesley Dowler wrote: “The liturgical year, beginning on the first Sunday of Advent and carrying through the following November is the year that sets out to attune the life of the Christian to the life of Jesus, the Christ.” The Liturgical Year, by Joan Chittister, explores the major seasons of the Christian faith. The book begins by explaining the ... The Liturgical Year
On 11/22 Jon Kelly wrote: I really enjoy the idea of incorporating some ancient practices into my own faith journey. I was raised in a fairly conservative Protestant background and have no real experience in many of the traditional practices that some churches embrace. After reading another book in this series, The Sacred Meal ... Really comes up short...The Liturgical Year by Joan Chittister
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On 11/21 Ian McLaren wrote: The Liturgical Year is the latest in the excellent ‘Ancient Practices Series’ edited by Phyllis Tickle. Writing from a very Catholic perspective, Joan Chittister outlines this rich yet often overlooked Christian practice, the “year that gives meaning to every other year.” From the two great ... The Liturgical Year by Joan Chittister
On 11/20 Ryan Moore wrote: As someone who did not grow up in a Christian tradition that was liturgical lately I have become more interested in the liturgy of the Church and the impact that it has on the lives of believers. I wanted this book as soon as I saw it. I hoped that it would increase my knowledge of the liturgical calendar ... Wonderful Book
On 11/20 Elizabeth Kelso wrote: “The Liturgical Year: the spiraling adventure of the spiritual life” takes the reader on a journey through one year of the liturgical calendar. The book briefly talks about the basics of liturgical life. The adventure starts with Advent and takes the reader step by step through each pinnacle of ... The Liturgical Year - the spiraling adventure of the spiritual life by Joan Chittister
On 11/19 Terry Kerns wrote: I was eagerly anticipating this book, the second from Thomas Nelson Publishers for Book Review by bloggers. I have a thirst for knowledge about the church and the liturgical year because I grew up in a baptist church and only recently began incorporating practices from the churches calendar into my life. ... The Liturgical Year-the spiraling adventure of the spiritual life by Joan Chillister
On 11/17 Jennifer Gerhardt wrote: This last book I read (The Liturgical Year by Joan Chittister) was totally outside my paradigm. I'd heard of liturgy, but I really didn't know what it involved, what it looked like, or why people did it. After reading this book, I'm fascinated. According to Chittister, "The liturgical year is the year ... The Why of Liturgy
On 11/17 Jenny Johnson wrote: When selecting my new book to review for Thomas Nelson, this one caught my eye. The Liturgical Year by Joan Chittister goes through the liturgical calendar, explaining the historical significane behind each event. I am becoming more and more interested in liturgy and how to incorporate it more into our ... The Liturgical Year
On 11/16 s griffin wrote: The Liturgical Year by Joan Chittster"The Liturgical Year is an adventure in bringing the Christian life to fullness, the heart to alert, the soul to focus." Joan ChittisterThis book while it says it is for any christian it definitely caters to Catholics and their practices. It follows the catholic calendar ... Book Review: The Liturgigal Year (catholic book)
On 11/15 Pat Hannon wrote: In The Liturgical Year, Chittister opens the reader to the beauty of the liturgical year as a spiritual formation practice. She begins with several chapters that explain how the cycles of the liturgical year form both individuals and faith communities in the fullness of the life of Christ. Through the ... A Year that Forms Us in the Life of Christ
On 11/15 Adam Shields wrote: I grew up as a low church baptist. We didn’t pay attention to the liturgical year, we didn’t use the Lectionary. I have absorbed some things about the church year through my time at Wheaton College and seminary. Some friends have paid more attention to the liturgical year and my wife and I have paid ... The Liturgical Year by Joan Chittister (The Ancient Practices Series)
On 11/13 Catherine Dieterly wrote: I am now attending a church in which liturgy is fairly important I wanted to learn more about the subject because it has not, up to this point, been an important part of my spiritual journey; which is why I read Joan Chittister’s The Liturgical Year. Chittister maps out the dates throughout the year that ... Liturgy
On 11/13 Laura Hilton wrote: Title: THE LITURGICAL YEAR Author: Joan Chittister Publisher: Thomas Nelson 2009 ISBN: 978-0-8499-0119-5 Genre: Inspirational/spirituality THE LITURGICAL YEAR is not a subject I know anything about, since my beliefs have never studied this. But I have heard a lot about it recently so I decided to pick ... The Liturgical Year
On 11/13 Tracy Lagrove wrote: I was a little disappointed with this book, when i requested it I imagined it would give me a bit of historic background, look at the practices. And while it does give one, i was really hoping it would go deeper. Plus It was a fair bit more difficult to understand than i thought it would ... The Liturgical year
On 11/12 Jeff Borden wrote: The Liturgical Year by Joan Chittister, available through Thomas Nelson Publishing, marks the fifth book in the Ancient Practices Series that I have read. I have not been disappointed by any of the books and have learned from them all. This particular volume was of particular interest to me since my ... Book Review: The Liturgical Calendar
On 11/11 Jill Jones wrote: I was intrigued by the description on the back cover, "The liturgical year is an adventure in bringing the Christian life to fullness, the heart to alert, the soul to focus. It does not concern itself with the questions of how to make a living. It concerns itself with the questions of how to make a ... My review of Joan Chittester's "The Liturgical Year"
On 11/10 Melissa Smith wrote: Joan Chittister’s book called ‘The Liturgical Year’ reads like a textbook. Not that that’s a bad thing, but the subtitle of ‘the spiraling adventure of the spiritual life’ gives me the impression that this book should be more intriguing. I’m afraid I found it to be a bit dry. And while ... 'The Liturgical Year' by Joan Chittister
On 11/8 Jonathan Aigner wrote: My newest review in the Thomas Nelson Blogger Book Review program is by a Benedictine nun, Joan Chittister. It is called The Liturgical Year: The Spiraling Adventure of the Spiritual Life and it is from "The Ancient Practices Series" which encourages Christians to draw upon theIt is not that I agree ... ancient practices: yes, please