Homilies & Commentaries

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..

Ideally suited for private personal meditation as well as for use in the priest's regular preparation of short daily homilies for Year Two of the liturgical year, these reflections provide excellent practical applications to the spiritual growth of all the participants at daily Mass...

These all-new homilies are ideal for priests preparing homilies for Year Two of the liturgical cycle. New Daily Homilies covers each day in Ordinary Time...

Contains the entire Gospel of Mark from which most of the Sunday Gospels in Year B are taken, highlighting the actual passages from the Gospel that are proclaimed on Sundays, enabling the reader to see these passages in the context of the entire Gospel. Noted biblical scholar, Francis J Moloney SDB, provides an Introduction to the Gospel and running commentary. Passages from the other Gospels that are proclaimed during Year B are also included, with commentary. Too often we consider the Sunday Gospels as self-contained units. We forget that they are part of a larger Gospel and are understood within the context of the whole Gospel. A must for parish Bible study groups and for personal reflection!..

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...

This handy resource for Bible study groups, for preachers and for personal reflection contains the entire Gospel of Luke from which most of the Sunday Gospels in Year C are taken. Too often we consider the Sunday Gospels as self-contained units. We forget that they are part of a larger Gospel and are best understood within the context of the whole Gospel. An Introduction to Luke’s Gospel and expert commentary by Francis J. Moloney, SDB will help to ensure that, by the end of the Year, the unique voice of Luke is heard and understood. Passages from the Gospels of Matthew, Mark and John that are proclaimed in Year C are included also, with commentary. A must for parish Bible study groups and for personal reflection!..

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

This bilingual edition of the Order of Christian Funerals contains the basic texts in English and Spanish for vigil services, funeral liturgies, committal services, prayers and texts for particular circumstances, and Holy Communion outside of Mass. Large, easy to read type is printed in two colors and ribbon markers assure easy use. ..

Norms and Grants This is the revised edition of the ENCHIRIDION OF INDULGENCES and the official English translation of the Church's book on indulgences and includes a list of the works and prayers to which indulgences are attached...

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...

A ready reference for a whole range of occasions on which a priest or deacon might be called on to give a blessing...

Presenting narratives of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, this work is arranged for reading by three voices according to the traditional method in the liturgy...