Spiritual Formation And The Liturgical Tradition

Source: The Complete Library of Christian Worship, Robert E. Webber, General Editor

A service book is the primary carrier of the church's liturgical tradition and, as such, is a rich treasury of the prayer of the church. A service book is also a fundamental expression of what the church believes, since the church's prayer and belief are inseparable. In communicating the faith of the church, the forms provided by a service book are an important means by which Christians are rooted in the faith and, therefore, an important component for spiritual formation.

As the primary...

 

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