Finely crafted homilies for each Sunday of ordinary time Cycle B, along with a reflective introduction on the theology of the Word.

Cycle C takes most of its readings from the Gospel of Luke, viewed as the gospel of liberation. The author develops a theology of liberation for the First World -- liberation from sickness, greed, the power of evil, sin, hatred and mental narrowness, and poverty.

"Richard Viladesau's homily series The Word In and Out of Season has become a basic resource for many a busy preacher. Now Father Viladesau directs his attention to the peak moments of the liturgical year: Christmas, Easter, special feasts and holy days, weddings and funerals. He draws upon his unique knowledge of scripture, science, literature and the arts to bring a fresh perspective to familiar events and readings. These homilies will inspire the reader to reflect more deeply on the meaning of these liturgical and human celebrations. They will stimulate the imagination and heart as well as the mind."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved

The fourth in this series of homily collections offers inspiring homilies for the Advent and Lent seasons.

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 Sunday Mass Readings for Year B, biblical scholar Dr. John Bergsma provides commentary on each Sunday’s unique presentation of readings. Whether you are a homilist seeking insight into the meaning of difficult scriptural passages or a pew 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: Readings for the Season of Advent Readings for the Season of Christmas Readings for the Season of Lent Readings for the Season of Easter Readings for the Season of Ordinary Time Readings for Solemnities of the Lord in Ordinary Time

I have, through this compiled work, Power from the Word: Sunday Homilies for Cycle B, tried to make alive and active Gods Word to us through the liturgical readings for Sundays and Feast Days of the occurring year. The arrangement and methodology flow from those of Cycle AAdvent-Christmas-Lent-Easter-Ordinary Time-Feast Days. Through the homilies, I gave more consideration to what goes around our todays human situations than how it happened when Jesus was walking alongside the streets of Judea and Galilee and working amongst people with different cultural settings. Nevertheless, his teachings and approaches are the indispensable yardstick. And this is what any homilist has to bear in mind, even when this book is considered worthwhile making reference to in preparing homilies for the People of God. Nonetheless, reading through the homilies of this presentation for personal reflection and growth in spiritualityoutside the Sunday liturgyis entirely a different thing. It could be a stitch on time!