“Why do we do what we do in worship?” If you’ve ever wondered about the deeper meaning behind the Eucharist, this book will transform how you experience Anglican worship. FROM ROUTINE TO ENCOUNTER Week after week, we participate in the same liturgy. But do we understand why? Why does the priest kiss the altar? What does the sign of the cross mean? How can I move from routine to genuine encounter with God? Whether you’re clergy, a lay minister, or someone in the pews wanting to deepen your faith, understanding the “why” transforms everything. 52 YEARS OF LIVED WISDOM “My many years as a Celebrant of the Mass have drawn me closer to our Lord Jesus Christ, inspiring me to write this book in the hope that both clergy and laity will find it valuable in their worship and personal devotions.” — Dean Emeritus James R. Smithen In Caribbean Anglican parishes, faith isn’t just studied—it’s lived. The Eucharist isn’t routine observance—it’s transformative encounter with Christ. WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER - The meaning behind liturgical gestures - How ancient traditions transform contemporary faith - The theology of ceremonial actions - Understanding liturgical seasons meaningfully - Your role in worship—ordained, lay minister, or congregant - How the Eucharist becomes genuine encounter - Caribbean Anglican wisdom for the global church ENDORSED BY ANGLICAN BISHOPS “Worship in the Anglican Tradition centres on the Holy Eucharist, seen not just as ritual but as an encounter with God. I commend it to clergy, seminarians, Eucharistic Ministers, and Sunday School teachers.” — The Rt. Rev. Errol Brooks, Retired Bishop of the North Eastern Caribbean and Aruba PERFECT FOR Newly ordained clergy • Experienced priests seeking renewal • Seminary students • Lay Eucharistic ministers • Parish study groups • Christian educators • Anyone in the pews wanting transformation • Those exploring Anglicanism ABOUT THE AUTHOR The Very Rev. James Rudolph Smithen, CSM, GCM 52 years ordained ministry • Dean of the Cathedral of St. John the Divine, Antigua (2003-2016) • Archdeacon of St. Kitts (1985-2003) • Two national honors: CSM and GCM • M.A. (University of Birmingham, England), B.Th. (Queen’s University, Ontario, Canada), L.Th. (Codrington College, Barbados) This isn’t someone who merely studied liturgy—he’s lived it for over half a century in Caribbean parish ministry. COMPREHENSIVE COVERAGE Eucharistic liturgy from Gathering to Dismissal • Historical development of Anglican traditions • Theological significance of ceremonial actions • Vestments, vessels, and sacred objects • Liturgical seasons • Guidance for clergy and laity • Book of Common Prayer • Caribbean Anglican insights FROM ROUTINE TO REVELATION Imagine truly understanding the profound spiritual significance of every moment in the Eucharist. Whether you stand at the altar or sit in the pews, whether exploring Anglicanism or deepening decades of faith, this book will transform how you experience Christian worship. “I commend this book to my Anglican (Episcopal) friends, as well as to people of other faiths, trusting that it will help make the service of Holy Communion a more meaningful experience.” — Dean Emeritus James R. Smithen Don’t let another Sunday pass as mere routine. Discover the profound beauty and transformative power embedded in Anglican liturgical celebration. Bulk discounts available for churches, seminaries, and study groups. www.revrudolphsmithen.com