God’s Word Come Alive: Sunday Homilies — Year A

Author: Fr (Dr) Charles Panackel SDB
ISBN: 9789392340437
Pages: 584
Weight: 0.538 kg
Format/Edition: Paperback

Description

This book is a first-of-its-kind compendium of homilies for Sundays and Feast Days, crafted by a scripture scholar, retreat preacher, and spiritual director. It features:

• Multi-thematic and reader-friendly homilies: Each homily corresponds to the readings of Cycle ‘A’ in the Church’s Liturgical Calendar.
• Anecdotes, stories, and quotes: The homilies are enriched with biblical, spiritual, and secular anecdotes. These include examples like the sinking of the Titanic and references to papal encyclicals addressing contemporary human life.
• Connection between Scripture and everyday life: The book beautifully highlights the relationship between God’s Word proclaimed and God’s Word lived. It helps preachers show the congregation how every word in Sacred Scripture is relevant to daily life and enriches personal faith.

Purpose

The book aims to:

• Assist preachers in crafting relevant, impactful homilies that connect Scripture with modern life.
• Help congregations and lay readers gain spiritual enrichment and practical insights from the readings.
• Serve as a resource for both ordained ministers and laypeople seeking deeper reflections on the liturgy.

Who Should Read This?

• Ordained Preachers: For preparing insightful homilies based on the Sunday and Feast Day readings.
• Lay Readers: For gaining valuable spiritual reflections that enhance their understanding of the liturgical cycle.
• Faith Seekers: Anyone looking for a deeper connection between Scripture and everyday life.