Description
Looking for homily suggestions that faithfully represent the Scripture readings and offer hearers of the text practical applications for Christian life? Homilies for Weekdays, the final of two volumes by Father Don Talafous, OSB, contains creative suggestions of what a homilist might say about the daily readings following the Lectionary cycle.
This extensive compilation for each day is a result of Father Talafous ' many years of experience in preparing homilies. Written on both a popular and pastoral level, these homily ideas may also serve as daily reflections or meditations on the Scriptural texts for readers interested in nourishing their Christian lives with Scripture.
Also available Homilies for Weekdays:Three-volume set
Don Talafous, OSB, PhD, serves as alumni chaplain for Saint John's University, Collegeville, Minnesota, and is the author of The Risk in Believing and A Word for the Day, published by Liturgical Press.
"About the Author
Don Talafous, OSB, is a Benedictine monk and priest of Saint John's Abbey in Collegeville, Minnesota. Born in 1926, he has taught and served as university chaplain at Saint John's University in Collegeville and published several books. He has an MA from Catholic University, in Washington, DC, and a PhD from Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley, California. Currently, he devotes his life to alumni relations for Saint John's University. A fitting role as he remarkably remembers the name of almost every student he has ever met.
Reviews
These two volumes will be an asset in the library of anyone who is charged with the task of preparing a short and meaningful reflection on the daily Lectionary cycle. Talafous offers consistently good daily reflections and realistic suggestions and is sensitive to the social justice dimension of the Scriptures.Pastoral Music
If you are looking for homily suggestions that faithfully represent the Scripture readings, you can look no farther than this book.Crux
Book Information
ISBN 9780814630310
Author Don Talafous
Format Paperback
Page Count 232
Imprint Liturgical Press
Publisher Liturgical Press
Weight(grams) 312g
Dimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 13mm