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Beyond Smells and Bells:
the wonder and power of Christian Liturgy by Mark
Galli.(Paraclete Press, 2008). A very enjoyable reflection
for those who may be considering joining The Episcopal
Church but never experienced liturgy in their own
upbringing. It is also a good read for those who have been
members of the church for some years. "Thousands of
Christians become interested in liturgy each year for the
first time, as they turn to orthodoxy, tradition, and the
lasting rituals of the Christian faith. In a culture that
values spontaneity, liturgy grounds us in something
enduring...liturgy helps us experience truth in mind, body
and spirit..."
What is Anglicanism? by The Rev. Urban T. Holmes
III. (Anglican Studies Series, Morehouse Publishing,
original publication date 1982). The late Fr. Holmes, Dean
of the School of Theology at the University of the South,
Sewanee, TN, was a prolific teacher, author and lecturer in
the Episcopal Church. This title, which is one in a series,
is a good introduction to Anglican spirituality, authority,
Scripture, liturgy and mission.