Homilies

In this book, author Peta Sherlock delves into Matthew's Gospel with characteristic wit, compassion, and disturbing honesty. Using a fresh blend of down-to-earth observations and commonplace events, the author guides the reader towards deep theological truths...

Looks at the history of preaching, and the seismic changes since Vatican II, not only in the new requirements of the Church as regards preaching, but also in society which is more demanding and more critical or priests despite their falling numbers...

Commentary on Sunday and Holy Day Readings Year B..

The Good News according to Mark is essentially a message of freedom. Mark holds out to us both the price and the promise of freedom...

REVISED EDITION This book considers the Gospel of Luke through a clear progression of the life and ministry of Jesus. The Hospitality of God approaches Luke's gospel through the interpretive key of "hospitality". It looks at the gospel as a whole, yet lingers upon scenes where the theme of hospitality is particularly prominent, such as the infancy stories, Jesus at Nazareth, Jesus in the house of Simon, the Good Samaritan, Martha and Mary, the banquet in 14:1-35, the Prodigal Son, Jesus' visit to the tax collector Zacchaeus, the institution of the Eucharist, and the Emmaus event. This revised edition includes a new introductory chapter titled "Features of Luke's Gospel," which includes distinctive themes and motifs of the gospel that invite all to join in the life-giving hospitality of God. An excellent resource for students, teachers, and pastors interested in Luke's gospel or in search of a helpful perspective for pastoral and homiletic reflection and preparation...

These brief reflections on the daily readings from the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass for Year One of the liturgical calendar have been designed for an average weekday congregation and mirror the very best in modern, up-to-date scholarship. They provide excellent practical applications to the spiritual growth of all the participants at daily Mass. As such they are also ideally suited for private personal meditation as well as for use in the priest's regular preparation of short daily homilies for Year One of the liturgical year. The two-volume set includes: New Daily Homilies for each day in Ordinary Time, and Volume Two: Seasonal and Sanctoral Cycle covering Advent, Christmas, Lent and Easter along with selected memorials of the Saints throughout the Year...

Besides Scripture Reflections and mediations for the feasts of the Lord and for other feasts, this book also gives brief on the lives of the saints with reflections and practical applications. ..

Homily - Meditations..

Cardinal Sin Catholic Book Awards winner. Lectionary-based Daily Homilies..

Last-Minute Liturgies helps train leaders in the skills necessary to prepare a prayer service on short notice. Most books on liturgical planning treat it as an ongoing process that sustains a prayer community on their transformative journey. This book deals with the other end of the spectrum: liturgies for any occasion and gathering, including emergencies. It belongs in the hands of every person active in ministry today...

A treasure trove of extra resources, insights and practical suggestions for the liturgy of ever Sunday and major feastday in Ordinary Time in Year C...

The Fourth Gospel addresses the thirst for life that lies at the depth of every human heart. The life in question is not just physical life but the "more abundant life" (John 10:10) that is nothing less than a share in the "eternal life" of the divine communion of love. Brendan Byrne's insightful reading of John in Life Abounding will help readers move from mere existence to a conscious sense of sharing the divine eternal life—and the joy that goes with it...

Irene Nowell's lively and thoughtful exploration of these poetic and powerful books promises to ignite appreciation and understanding in the hearts and minds of readers. The five books abound with vivid stories of faith. The Song of Songs, dedicated to Solomon, celebrates the wonder of human love. The book of Ruth, a masterpiece of storytelling, tells of two valiant women who move from emptiness to fullness, desolation to redemption. Lamentations, telling of the destruction of Jerusalem, recognizes that the Lord has struck and that only the Lord can heal. Ecclesiastes teaches the futility of vanity and storing up riches. The book of Esther tells the story of a Jewish woman and her uncle who, by their courage and wit, deliver the Jews from threatened genocide. Gathered together and artfully explored, this volume offers readers a wealth of information to inspire deeper understanding of the human journey and God's presence in the lives of those who trust in him. Irene Nowell, OSB, of t..

Liturgical Resources for the Year of Matthew Sundays in Ordinary Time in Year A A treasure trove of extra resources, insights and practical suggestions for the liturgy of every Sunday and major feast day in Ordinary Time in Year B, the Year of Matthew. ..