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...

Through Death to Life is a manual designed to facilitate family involvement in preparing for, personalizing, and taking part in the Funeral Mass of Christian Burial for loved ones...

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...

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..

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...

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...

Includes the following: Glossary of Terms The Introductory Rites The Liturgy of the Word The Liturgy of the Eucharist Selected Prefaces Eucharistic Prayer I (The Roman Canon) Eucharistic Prayer II Eucharistic Prayer III Eucharistic Prayer IV Eucharistic Prayer for Reconciliation I Eucharistic Prayer for Reconciliation II The Eucharistic Prayer for use in Masses for Various Needs I The Eucharistic Prayer for use in Masses for Various Needs II The Eucharistic Prayer for use in Masses for Various Needs III The Eucharistic Prayer for use in Masses for Various Needs IV Eucharistic Prayers for Children I Eucharistic Prayers for Children II Eucharistic Prayers for Children III The Communion Rite The Concluding Rites Selected Solemn Blessings *** People's Psalms Old Testament Canticles New Testament Canticles Prayer of the Hours Prayers After Communion The Rosary ..

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...

Eucharistic Prayers for Concelebration - for up to four concelebrants with musical settings..