Can We Use the Prayers of Love and Faith?
Author Mark Earey & Phillip Tovey
Publisher Grove £4.95
Format pbk
ISBN 9781788273879
This book informs us, in simple ways, about the most recent information from the House of Bishops. The introduction outlines how the material was produced. The next chapter helps us to understand the liturgical package under Canons B5, B5A and B2. Subsequent chapters explain prayers for a covenanted friendship using a possible scenario for a city centre church; provide useful resources such as prayers of dedication and thanksgiving, and prayers for God’s blessing – with the scenario of a Sunday morning service or choral evensong; and take us through some ideas for the blessing of a home together, likewise exploring prayers for a covenanted friendship. The authors have striven to condense ideas from Prayers of Love and Faith – sticking to the guidance of the November 2023 General Synod. The language is unbiased but informative, offering ideas for as much freedom as has yet been authorised and maybe paving the way for a greater freedom of celebrating relationship in all its many ways.
Reviewed by SUE PIPER
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