Announcing the Good News

the long version

Ever since the Second Vatican Council imbued all of its conciliar documents with a scriptural emphasis, the word of God is being spoken with new force in our day. The appointed custodian of the word is the priest whose primary apostolate is preaching. The priest must not only proclaim the good news of Christ but also show its significance and practical implications for people today, evoking a response of faith and love both in liturgy and in life. Following the theory that success in preaching today can be achieved not only by preaching what Our Lord preached, but also by imitating his simple, direct and vivid style as well, the well-known authors of this homily outline series/ have brought together in this small volume a comprehensive group of thoughtful and thought-provok-ing homilies. Combining solid scriptural insights with sensitive and practical pastoral awareness, they masterfully relate the liturgical readings of Cycle "A" to life in our modern world and act as a catalyst in stimulating creative thinking based on one's own personal spirituality and approach to the liturgy and scriptures.