Liturgy of the hours week number3/27/2023 The only restriction for using the images is that they are identified and used for non-commercial purposes. They are designed for reflection upon the Gospel reading. We are interested in your feedback please contact us with your questions or comments.īLACK AND WHITE ILLUSTRATIONS: We are now offering black and white art images for each Sunday or Special Day that are specially modified for use in print materials, online worship, or church websites. The slideshows are also linked via the "SLIDES" links in the box on the right of the scripture text pages. Since the images have copyright release for non-commercial use, the slideshows may be freely used in worship and educational settings. These contain selected texts from each of the Sunday Lectionary readings along with reflective images. UPDATED IMAGES IN SLIDESHOW FORMATS: We continue to update and refresh the PowerPoint and PDF slideshow files. Please see the downloads in the box above. NEW! DAILY SLIDESHOWS FOR THE ADVENT SEASON: We are now offering slideshows that present a daily selection from the Revised Common Lectionary Prayers for the Advent Season, with accompanying artwork. One final, pragmatic advantage to using the RCL is the wealth of liturgical and homiletic resources that are available around the common texts. Since the Revised Common Lectionary is drawn from a long succession of older lectionaries, using those readings in worship echoes the earlier practice of the Church. It also deepens the congregation's understanding of the Church Year (and consequently the life of Christ) while also helping to set the rhythm for that year. Using all four readings develops the discipline of reading and hearing the scriptures that define the Christian faith. In addition, building worship around the texts of the RCL also ties local worship to that of the historic Church. Sometimes they are even singing the same hymns. Drawing from a common set of texts means that Christians will be hearing and reflecting on the same scriptures and themes. Using the RCL ties worship in a local congregation to the worship of millions of Christians around the world. When a congregation hears, sings, prays, and listens to the words and images of common scriptures over the course of several years, their connection to those texts is deepened significantly. In addition, hymns, prayers, litanies, and other liturgical elements which reflect the themes and language of the text can be incorporated into the service. First and foremost all of the texts can be read aloud (although the Psalm is often sung).
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