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LENT BOOK, THE *E-BOOK*
An ML Book
Edited by Lonni Collins Pratt
PDF, $29.95
176 pages, 8 1/2 " X 11"
ISBN 0-89390-686-7

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(see download instructions below)

Get inspiration for Lenten planning with the wealth of ideas in this book. It is a collection of practical resources assembled by the editors of Ministry & Liturgy magazine to help you plan creative and powerful Lenten services. This electronic edition allows you to view or print the sectons you want.

 About the Author

 Lonni Collins Pratt has been a reviewer for Ministry & Liturgy and a freelance writer and editor.

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Table of Contents

 Introduction

 ALIVE ... in Lent?
Walter Burghardt, SJ

 An Introduction to the Spirituality of Lent
Liturgy Plus Planning Software

 A Parish Lenten Spirituality
Paul Holland, SJ, and Ray Guertin

 Lent: Springtime Renewal of Christian Life
Gerald T. Cobb, SJ

 The Origins of Lent
Adapted from Liturgy Plus Planning Software

 Questions About Lent
Nick Wagner and Paul Niemann

 Celebrating the Beginning of Lent
Eileen E. Freeman

 Shaping the Ritual: A Sensuous Lent
Samuel Torvend

 Praying the Psalms for Peace and Unity
Robert Hale, OSB Cam, and Roy Parker, OHC

 The Grammar of Symbol
James O’Regan

 Symbols for the Lenten Season
Catherine H. Krier

 Preparing a Setting for Lenten Worship
Joanne Lopez Kepes

Part 1

 Ash Wednesday

 Lectionary Commentary for Ash Wednesday
Liturgy Plus Planning Software

 Up in Smoke: Preparation for Ash Wednesday
William C. Graham

 Ash Wednesday Environment Overview
Liturgy Plus Planning Software

 Ash Wednesday Liturgy
Stephen R. Kuder, SJ

 A Service of Ashes
James Notebaart

 A Eucharistic Prayer for Ash Wednesday
Leo P. Dressel, SJ

Part 2

 Sundays of Lent

 Lectionary Commentary for the 1st Sunday of Lent
Liturgy Plus Planning Software

 Lectionary Commentary for the 2nd Sunday of Lent
Liturgy Plus Planning Software

 Lectionary Commentary for the 3rd Sunday of Lent
Liturgy Plus Planning Software

 Lectionary Commentary for the 4th Sunday of Lent
Liturgy Plus Planning Software

 Lectionary Commentary for the 5th Sunday of Lent
Liturgy Plus Planning Software

 Lectionary Commentary for Passion Sunday
Liturgy Plus Planning Software

 Planning Guide for Lent—Cycle A

 Planning Guide for Lent—Cycle B

 Planning Guide for Lent—Cycle C

 Planning Guide for Passion Sunday—Cycle A

 Planning Guide for Passion Sunday—Cycle B

 Planning Guide for Passion Sunday—Cycle C

Part 3

 Stories and Dramas

 Dying to Live: A Lenten Drama
Kathleen T. Choi

 The Laborers in the Vineyard
Michael E. Moynahan, SJ

 The Parable of the Ten Maidens
Michael E. Moynahan, SJ

 The Parable of the Good Samaritan
Michael E. Moynahan, SJ

 The Breakdown
James L. Henderschedt

Part 4

 Reconciliation

 The Revised Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults—A Commentary
James L. Empereur, SJ

 Anointing with the Oil of Catechumens
Rita Ferrone

 Scrutinies
Catherine H. Krier

 Themes and Symbols of Reconciliation
Sarah O’Malley, OSB, and Robert Eimer, OMI

 How to Plan Communal Reconciliation Form II
William Cieslak, OFMCAP

 Communal Reconciliation Service: Invitation to New Life
Sarah O’Malley, OSB, and Robert Eimer, OMI

 Converting the Liturgist
Nick Wagner

 Examination of Conscience
Denise Anderson

 Reconciliation Means Change
Sr. Mary Charles Bryce, OSB

Appendix

 Lenten Music

 Penitential Rite
Lenten Gospel Acclamations
Psalmody
Music for the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
Choral Music
Song Suggestions