Books published by Canterbury Press Norwich

This major new poetry collection from bestselling poet and priest Malcolm Guite features more than seventy new and previously unpublished works. It includes a sequence of twenty seven sonnets written in response to George Herbert's exquisite sonnet 'Prayer', as well as forty five more widely ranging new poems.

From cover to cover, this book is full of imaginative, read-to-use liturgies, prayers and service outlines for the Christian year, including Pentecost, Trinity, Ordinary Time, Harvest, All Saints and All Souls.

Tells the story of the Jesuits through the exploits of its members over five hundred years, from Ignatius of Loyola to Pope Francis. Drawing on the author's extensive inside knowledge, this narrative history traces the Society's founding and growth, its impact on Catholicism worldwide, and its contemporary character and challenges.

In the spirit of the popular poem 'Desiderata', world-renowned ethicist, theologian and preacher Samuel Wells offers eight exhortations in this extended meditation on being alive in the world and making our way through life.

This annual diary starts at Advent Sunday, with a page per day and a double page for Sundays. Suitable for all who use the 3-year lectionary, it gives lectionary readings from Common Worship and the Book of Common Prayer, as well as Collects for Sundays, holy days and festivals.

In part an exploration of spirituality, in part an anthology, this searching and profound book challenges us to respond to the call of solitude and complete abandonment to God, symbolised by the great emptiness and silence of desert places.

As a spiritual director, theologian, teacher and chaplain, Christopher Southgate's poetry resonates deeply with human experience and has received wide recognition. Here he collects together new and some of his most popular poems that touch on spiritual themes.

Seeking to promote Christian unity in a divided world, The Anglican Centre in Rome provides a permanent Anglican Communion presence in Rome. Written to coincide with the 50th anniversary year of the centre, 'An Open Door' tells the story of the past 10 years of the centre and looks to its future.

For every Sunday of Years A, B and C, as well as Principal Holy Days, feasts and festivals, Rosalind Brown offers informed reflections and commentary on the Lectionary readings for all who preach week by week, taken from her original Church Times columns.

As today's church re-examines the theology of baptism, the appropriateness of the rite and its relevance to a secular society we realise that the wisdom of the great seventeeth- century divines still has a vital significance today.

Here, an attractive selection of Gaelic songs, prayers and blessings are freshly translated for the contemporary reader. This collection reflects the particular Christian experience of the people who composed them and includes an extended introduction.

Co-published with the Council for World Mission, this exciting new resource focuses on the theme of mission as it is expressed in worship and worked out in the life of the church. 150 original items from around the world include litanies and symbolic acts

The effects of terrorism attacks in America in September 2001 polarized opinion about Islam in the West. Here, the Bishop of Rochester presents in easy-to-follow question and answer format all that you wanted to know but didn't like to ask about Muslims and their beliefs.

Ronald Blythe has spent his life among the artists and writers of his native Suffolk. His books, especially the bestselling "Akenfield", have given East Anglia a distinctive literary voice. This book accompanies Ronald through the lanes of Constable country, and observe him in his study following his early morning writing routine.

A book of cartoons, written by a web editor and former church and community youth worker who has earned international fame not only as a cartoon commentator on the state of the Church (local and universal), but also as a regular cartoonist on the "Church Times", and as the creator of ''The Dullest Blog in the World''.

Argues that an inclusive vision of God lies at the heart of Christian theology. This book also looks at the need of Liberal theology to stake a claim for the very identity of Christianity itself, showing how mainstream and inclusive values have always been a central strand of Christian thinking and represent the majority view.

A must for anyone leading intercessions in the Church of England. It provides prayers for every Sunday, Holy Day and Festival, Years A, B and C that can be easily adapted to local contexts. This expanded edition also contains forms of intercession for numerous extra occasions, including Principal Feasts and pastoral occasions.

A collection of prayers and devotions which embraces the riches of the Catholic tradition down the centuries.

A World of Blessings is a fruitful collection of different cultural representations of Christian blessings. A variety of blessings from around the world are provided, including seasonal, parting and personal blessings to name a few.

This popular collection of players is established as a favorite among those starting daily devotion and those seeking to enrich their prayer life. Offering a month's worth of morning and evening prayers, this newly enlarged edition also includes a selection of classic Christian prayers for use throughout the day.

Companions of Christ is a warm, welcoming and realistic guide from an immensely popular author for all who may feel spiritually jaded. With the help of practical spiritual exercises, Margaret Silf shows us how to embark on a journey of the heart and to keep faith despite the odds.

What happens when groups of Anglicans in different parts of the world study the same passages of Scripture? This landmark study explores the ways that Anglicans globally actually use the Bible and what this implies for life together in the Church.

One of the most colourful and influential Anglican figures of the last century, Percy Dearmer is best remembered for two outstanding achievements: His seminal work, The Parson's Handbook, and his brainchild, The English Hymnal. Yet these are not Dearmer's only legacy and his willingness to speak out has an extraordinary relevance today.

Written at a time of notoriously lax standards in the Church of England, George Herbert's essay on the calling and work of a parish priest remains fresh and full of wisdom for all who are pursuing this vocation today.