The Universal Christ Liturgies

This forty-page ecumenical liturgical booklet is composed of readings adapted from the Jerusalem Bible that follow high holy days Easter Triduum Thursday, Good Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

These liturgies may also be used in non-liturgical settings, in small or large groups, or as a meditation for an individual's private self-directed retreat.

Contents include:

Thursday Night Liturgy: A Christ-Soaked World

• 5 Scripture Readings
• 2 Call and Response/Anointing

Friday Night Liturgy: It Can't Be Carried Alone

• 2 Scripture Readings
• 1 Introduction to Grief Ritual
• 1 Closing Prayer for Healing and Forgiveness

Saturday Morning Liturgy: Christ in the Tomb is Still Christ

• 1 Reading
• 1 Call and Response

Saturday Night Liturgy: This is my Body

• 5 Scripture Readings
• 1 Invitation to Light Candles
• 1 Iona Eucharist
• 1 Penitential Rite, Homily and Eucharistic Prayer
• 1 Vigil for the Body of Christ
• 1 Prayer of Forgiveness

Sunday Morning Liturgy: We Shall all be Changed

• 3 Scripture Readings
• 1 Invitation to Final Easter Proclamation
• 1 Prayer to Live as the Body of Christ in the World