O Sacred Head, Now Wounded by Jonathan Gibson

Part of Liturgy Set

Summary: 

A 48-Day Devotional Liturgy for Remembering Christ’s Life, Death, and Resurrection 

God’s offer of eternal life through his work on the cross remains the greatest gift the world has known. But contrary to its importance, Holy Week always seems to pass by quickly and be associated with habitual practices that elicit little reflection. As a result, it can be challenging for Christians to establish routines for meditation on Christ's life, death, and resurrection.

O Sacred Head, Now Wounded by Jonathan Gibson presents a 48-day devotional liturgy to help readers effectively prepare their hearts from Pascha (Easter) to Pentecost. Following the same format as Be Thou My Vision, each daily reading includes applicable Scripture readings, hymns, prayers, creeds, and prompts for petition and confession to enrich personal meditation and family worship. This devotional will help individuals and families establish a posture of remembrance and gratitude as they reflect on what Christ has done for us through his temptations, life, trial, passion, death, burial, resurrection, ascension, and Pentecost. 

• 42 Daily Readings Plus 6 Seasonal Devotions: Featuring Scripture readings, hymns, prayers, and creeds, as well as prompts for meditation, petition, and confession
• Created for Lent and Easter: Guides readers through the life and death of Jesus, from Pascha (Easter) to Pentecost
• Repetition throughout Readings: Scripture, hymns, and creeds repeat to help readers memorize important material 

Opening Lines: 

Pascha, more commonly known as Easter, always catches me somewhat unawares--not because I am ignorant of its significance or imminence each year, but because I do not really know how to prepare for it.