A Book of Vigils but offering a hopeful vision

but offering a hopeful vision forward for the church

In the modern imagination

Second Isaiah highlights priestly themes and quotes the temple texts to help readers approach that which is utterly mysterious

the emerging understanding of the eucharist

365 days of meditations based on passages from the Psalms that comes alive for readers of today

A Book of Vigils but offering a hopeful visionThis useful book falls in the category of resources for structuring liturgies to fit local occasions. In addition to seven complete vigil services inspired by the ancient monastic discipline of nighttime prayer and meditation, there are new models such as "A Vigil in the Presence of God" or "A Vigil for Peace and Justice". Ample notes throughout explain the history of vigils and offer advice for planning small private and large public vigils.