Homilies & Commentaries

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...

The GOSPEL according to Saint Mark is the third in a series of Gospel commentaries, the aim of which is to replace the popular The Four Gospels: an introductory commentary, first published in Australia in 1980, and published in the USA by Winston Press under the title The Winston Commentary on the Gospels this gospel has its own special and very attractive qualities. The fact that Mark quotes relatively few words of Jesus necessarily focuses attention on action. Mark’s gospel is not poetically crafted, but it has its own dramatic power…..

For those of us who need and desire to study the 'General Directory for Catechesis' more deeply but have been daunted or hindered by its length and vocabulary, here is the answer. The General Directory for Catechesis in Plain English is that and more! Bestselling author Bill Huebsch uses his gift for clear, concise, and fluid prose to provide an outstanding summary of the Directory. ..

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...

Dr Moore's clearly written book is an exploration and commentary on the inner dynamics and theological streams at the heart of the General Instruction of the Roman Missal (GIRM) (The Roman Missal provides the text for celebrating the Mass.) This book is for clergy, liturgists and lay people in general, giving all a refreshingly readable explanation of the document. Dr Moore's book walks the reader through the challenges and changes in the new GIRM with grace and sure guidance...

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...

Judgment is a focal point for many interpreters of Matthew. To some people, God is seen as a server and helper to those in need, but to others He is seen as judging and accessible only to the elite. The burden of impending judgment can be a heavy load to carry, but does it need to be? Selecting passages from Matthew, Brendan Byrne demonstrates an awareness of Jesus as one who lightens humanity's burdens rather than adding to them. Lifting the Burden contains methods of interpretation that are sensitive to the concerns of Christianity and Judaism as it focuses on the elements of the Gospel that balance the importance of judgment and view judgment within a larger context. Brendan Byrne, SJ, DPhil, is a professor of New Testament at Jesuit Theological College, within the United Faculty of Theology, Parkville, Melbourne, Australia. He is the author of Romans from the Sacra Pagina series, and Pal and the Christian Woman and is a contributor to the New Jerome Bible Handbook, published by Lit..

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. These brief reflections on the daily readings 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. ..

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. ..

This new, handy sized edition of the Book of Blessings, containing only the blessings that are celebrated outside Mass. It contains the New American Bible translation for all Scripture Readings. Each blessing is carefully arranged for the celebrant...

Homily - Meditations..

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

Every blessing the Church can impart is included in this ritual, as is information for the priest on appropriate settings for the blessings and background information. Although intended primarily for use by the priest and deacon, the book opens to qualified lay people the imparting of certain blessings in special circumstances. Approved for use in dioceses of the United States. Two-color printing and two ribbon markers...