Following Christ: Sermons for the Christian Year by Robert Beaken Paperback Book

Description: Following Christ by Robert Beaken Inspiring sermons in the Anglo-Catholic tradition offering food for thought for preachers and congregation alike. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description It is often said – and it is undoubtedly true – that the heart of the Church of England is to be found beating in the work and witness of its parish churches. In Following Christ we see that Anglican heart at work through a collection of sermons and spiritual addresses given in urban and rural parishes. The sermons draw heavily on Holy Scripture, the Prayer Book, and the classical Anglican spiritual and liturgical tradition. They also reflect the authors wide and varied pastoral experience. Following Christ does not shy away from tackling difficult subjects such as sin, illness and death, but does so with lightness of touch. If it is realistic about the ups and downs of the Christian pilgrimage through life, it is also practical, hopeful and joyful. Author Biography Robert Beaken is the priest-in-charge of Great and Little Bardfield in north-west Essex. He is the author of eight book including Cosmo Lang, Archbishop in War and Crisis and The Church of England and the Home Front 1914–1918 and writes for the Church Times and the Church of England Newspaper. Review This collection of sermons (so well presented and published by Sacristy Press) offers an invaluable insight into the way in which an intelligent and articulate expression of the Catholic tradition within rural Anglicanism can continue to be expressed in a coherent and engaging manner. … Here is not just a collection of sermons, but an illustration of one way of celebrating the Christian community within rural life. -- Leslie Francis * Rural Theology *Beakens style is clear and readable (and listenable). He communicates the basics of the Christian faith clearly, and inflects this with personal references that do not collapse into self-indulgence. Taken as a whole, this volume is a very fine exposition of what we Christians believe and do, and why. That this has come from the pen of an ordinary parish priest gives this writer grounds for optimism in a Church all too often in thrall to spin and glitter. Highly recommended. -- The Revd Peter McGeary * The Church Times *There is enough richness and originality of content to interest the seasoned sermon hearer, and it certainly would work as a introduction to the Christian Faith, or the basis for confirmation preparation. It could have a multitude of applications. It is a very attractive little book to have around and a delight to read with a very clear typeface. It has not been difficult to be very positive about this collection which was produced as a thanksgiving for thirty years in ordained ministry: heres to many years more! -- Andrew Hawes * New Directions *There is some good teaching here, particularly with Beakens interesting take on the parable of the pearl of great price, and persuasive arguments on why Mary should be venerated. -- Marie Paterson * Transforming Ministry *A humble and generous collection of sermons. … As the year of Our Lord 2020 has acquainted all of us preachers with the murky urgency of preaching through trauma, Beakens wisdom meets us as great gift. … The book is refreshing in its attentiveness to the basics: the Christian is to read the Word of God, to receive the sacraments, to serve others, to pray without ceasing, and to nurture a fierce and uncompromising holiness. The authors Anglo-Catholic sensibilities inform poignant reflection on the sacramental life, but he is no partisan. Tradition is no enforcer of rubrics here, but instead an adventure story. -- Brit Frazier * The Living Church *A book of sermons can sound daunting, maybe full of theological ideas. Father Beaken will quickly change your mind. … This small book is full of gems. … This book could happily be read by those well-versed in the Christian Faith and equally by those new to that Faith. -- Betty Jarrett * Walsingham Review * Review Quote This collection of sermons (so well presented and published by Sacristy Press) offers an invaluable insight into the way in which an intelligent and articulate expression of the Catholic tradition within rural Anglicanism can continue to be expressed in a coherent and engaging manner. ... Here is not just a collection of sermons, but an illustration of one way of celebrating the Christian community within rural life. Details ISBN1789590825 Author Robert Beaken Pages 130 Publisher Sacristy Press Year 2020 ISBN-10 1789590825 ISBN-13 9781789590821 Publication Date 2020-04-01 UK Release Date 2020-04-01 Format Paperback Imprint Sacristy Press Place of Publication Durham Country of Publication United Kingdom AU Release Date 2020-04-01 NZ Release Date 2020-04-01 Subtitle Sermons for the Christian Year DEWEY 252.6 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:126900517;

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