Christians from a low-church background do not have to be afraid of liturgy and sacraments. On the contrary, these ancient ways of engaging with Scripture and faith, help us see the beauty and taste the grace of heaven through the incarnation of Jesus. Earth Filled with Heaven is an evangelical introduction to the theological framework and habits of the sacramental life. Author and Anglican priest Aaron Damiani translates this sometimes strange-to-us way of Christ-centered faith in an invitational and pastoral manner. He orients readers around a weekly celebration of the Lord’s supper, water baptism, liturgical prayer, the church calendar, the daily office—rhythms that quietly nourish us with the life of Jesus. As there are no recent lay introductions for protestant Christians who desire to deepen their roots in the ancient practices of the church, Earth Filled with Heaven speaks to a growing group of faithful Christians discovering these historic church practices for the first time. Praise for Earth Filled with Heaven “For those raised outside liturgical traditions, practices like reciting creeds, collective prayer, and feast days can often feel overwhelming or foreign. But with his new book, Earth Filled with Heaven , pastor and author Aaron Damiani invites readers to rediscover the patterns and rhythms that have sustained the church for generations. More than an explainer, this book unites us with saints around the world and throughout time, celebrating our shared Christian roots and the God who makes worship glorious by His presence.” — HANNAH ANDERSON , author of Turning of Days: Lessons from Nature, Season, and Spirit “ Ora et labora. These ancient words remind us that heaven is not far from earth; in fact, the truest truth is that a holy life is more seamless, a life where heaven and earth are woven together—if we have eyes to see. Drawing upon the liturgical richness of the church through the centuries, the longing of Aaron Damiani is to bring the contemporary reader into a fuller faith and hope and love. As comfortable in reflecting on the long lament of the Chicago Cubs as he is about the profound pedagogy of the Chronicles of Narnia, and much more, Earth Filled with Heaven is a catechism for our day, a pastoral call to know more completely what we believe and why we believe, but especially why it matters.” — STEVEN GARBER , Senior Fellow for Vocation and the Common Good, and author of The Seamless Life: A Tapestry of Love and Learning, Worship and Work “Evangelicals need liturgy. The reason, explains Aaron Damiani, is that liturgy is all about Jesus. The incarnation joins heaven and earth, a union that we experience nowhere more concretely than in the church’s liturgy. Unapologetically sacramental, Damiani takes us back to the church’s ancient practices, there to find renewed rest, peace, and hope. Earth Filled with Heaven is a stellar primer for evangelical Christians who long to deepen their lives with the real presence of Jesus Himself.” — HANS BOERSMA , Professor of Ascetical Theology, Nashotah House Theological Seminary, and author of Heavenly Participation: The Weaving of a Sacramental Tapestry “Reading this book is like discovering a long-lost treasure chest in your own backyard. It is full of unfamiliar and exotic treasure and, lo and behold, it turns out those treasures belong to you! Many modern Protestant evangelicals are unaware that their own family worship tree includes a rich and vibrant liturgical and sacramental tradition whose purpose is to exalt and glorify Jesus Christ in every area of life. Aaron Damiani’s book is perfectly suited to help us recover the riches we didn’t know were ours, and to rediscover a way of church and a way of life that is infused with the presence of Jesus Christ.” — MARCUS JOHNSON , Professor of Theology, Moody Bible Institute; associate rector at St. Mark’s Church, Geneva, IL; author of One with Christ: An Evangelical Theology of Salvation “We live in a crazy and chaotic world where too many people have become burned out and disenchanted with the church. Rather than giving up on the faith, Aaron Damiani has written a book that introduces readers to timeless practices of the church for challenging times. Read it and you will find your faith refreshed and renewed in the ancient rhythms of grace.” — WINFIELD BEVINS , author of Liturgical Mission and Ever Ancient, Ever New “At a time when the evangelical movement is splintered and tribal, this book calls us back the slow, patient rhythms that have marked the historic Christian church. We’ve been taught that rituals without relationships can be dead, and that’s true, but relationships without rituals can be shallow. Regardless of your ecclesial tradition, this book will help you draw closer to Jesus Christ, by helping you recover the timeless liturgies of the Christian faith, helping shape your faith and community in a time of spiritual angst. Damiani points us toward a more beautiful or