A Prayer Book for the Armed Services: 2008 Edition

by The Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society of The Protestant Episcopal Church

A spiritual companion for members of the U.S. armed services. The updated edition of this classic pastoral staple for members of the United States military, published in partnership with the Presiding Bishop's Bishop Suffragan for the Chaplaincies. With its compact size (4" x 5.5") and durable soft binding, the book is designed to fit into side pockets and knapsacks―especially convenient for personnel in or near combat zones.

Contents include Daily Devotions (English and Spanish); Holy Baptism, including Emergency Baptism (English and Spanish); the Holy Eucharist in several forms for battlefield conditions; Confirmation; the Sacrament of Penance; Rites for the Sick, the Wounded, and the Dying; Ecumenical and Interfaith Rites at the Time of Death; Burial Rites; and an appendix with selected psalms, hymns, Bible readings, and prayers.

Genres: Military Fiction

190 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2007