Ask yourself: What do you thank God for? How do you see his influence in your everyday life? Oftentimes, God works through normal people like you and me to perform extraordinary deeds. Although it may not always seem that God is present in our lives, all we must do is look for the signs. Lectionary Reflections, Cycle C is the third of a three-part series which offers a faith-filled experience for readers that sometimes question not only the world around them, but also their faith. The questions included at the end of each chapter are thought-provoking and intriguing, bringing readers closer to God with each chapter. However insignificant they may seem at first glance, take the time to thoroughly read each question while reflecting on her commentary, and discover her dedication in bringing others closer to God, in mind and spirit. Jill Duffield has written these lectionary reflections to assist readers from all walks of faith to share God's word with others, carrying out his works in the world. This book is intended for preachers and lay persons alike, or even new converts who may have questions as they explore the Bible. If a passage or story seems unclear, Duffield has a detailed response on how to understand His word.

"The Second Vatican Council called the Bible 'the food of the soul.' Yet, for many Catholics, their engagement with Scripture is often limited to what they hear at Mass--and the dull, safe, predictable homilies that obscure rather than break open up the Word of God. In Food for the Soul, a riveting three-part series, celebrated philosopher Peter Kreeft invites the faithful—clergy and laity alike—to a heart-to-heart relationship with Christ the Word through the Word of the Scriptures." --

A follow-up to the previous Ancient Christian Devotional, which follows lectionary cycle A, this devotional guide follows lectionary cycle C, which begins in Advent 2009. This guide to prayer and reflection combines excerpts from the writings of the church fathers as found in the Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture with a simple structure for daily or weekly reading and prayer.

"Looking Into the Lectionary offers biblical commentary on the texts appointed by the Common Lectionary each week. In addition to the commentary six questions, one for each day of the week, invite readers into further study, additional resources, suggested spiritual practices or ways to connect the text to contemporary life. This book invites readers into a study of the Bible not only for the purposes of preaching and teaching, but also for the joy of being surprised by God's living Word that never returns to God empty or leaves readers unchanged"--

Father Donahue's commentaries on the lectionary readings in Hearing the Word of God first appeared as a popular weekly column in American, covering Cycle A. Since some of the Sundays in the Cycle were displaced by particular feasts, reflections on these Sundays have also been added. Hearing the Word of God includes Scripture readings for the Sunday, followed by a reflection on the reading, and concludes with "Praying with Scripture," a series of questions and meditations to guide readers in making a personal application of the reflection.

The Catholic Lectionary guides us through the liturgical year, presenting Old and New Testament readings that together reveal God’s unfolding plan for our salvation. In The Word of the Lord: Reflections on the Mass Readings for Solemnities and Feasts, biblical scholar Dr. John Bergsma provides commentary alongside each celebration’s readings. Whether you are a homilist seeking insight into the meaning of difficult scriptural passages or a Catholic desiring a deepened understanding of the readings you hear at Mass, The Word of the Lord serves as an invaluable guide. This volume includes commentaries for liturgies that utilize the same readings across Cycles A, B, and C for The Season of Christmas The Season of Lent The Sacred Triduum The Season of Easter And Solemnities and Feasts of the Lord and His Saints Series Description The Lectionary guides our reading of Scripture through the liturgical year, presenting Old and New Testament readings that together reveal God’s unfolding plan for our salvation. In The Word of the Lord series, biblical scholar Dr. John Bergsma provides commentary on each Sunday’s selection of readings. Whether you are a homilist seeking insight into the meaning of difficult scriptural passages or a Catholic desiring a deepened understanding of the readings you hear at Mass, The Word of the Lord series is an invaluable guide.

Workbook for Lectors, Gospel Readers, and Proclaimers of the Word® provides the continuing instruction, advice, and support that readers need. It assists them in preparing their assigned reading on specific occasions, and when they read the resource every week as a way of reflecting on and learning about the Scriptures, it strengthens their proclamation skills and deepens their spiritual lives. This resource contains the readings in large print for practice (with suggestions for emphasis in bold), commentaries that give background and explain the meaning of the reading, margin notes with pronunciation help and tips for proclamation, and the Responsorial Psalms for meditation and context. Workbook's introduction offers an orientation to this ministry of the Word and an overview of proclamation skills.