Karla J. Bellinger

John R. Barker

Study and reflect upon the scripture readings of each Sunday and solemnity throughout Liturgical Year A. This complete study resource includes thought-provoking commentary, insightful reflections, and lively discussion questions presented by a trusted and qualified pair of expert theologians. Ideal for discussion groups, scripture study groups, small Christian communities, teen or adult religious education classes, homilists, and presiders. This book has been widely and successfully used with catechumens, candidates, and the newly initiated looking for a deeper understanding of their chosen faith.

Living the Word: Scripture Reflections and Commentaries for Sundays and Holy Days

Whether you preach from a pulpit or sit in a pew, you hope (and pray) for a homily that connects the Good News with life. But what does it mean to connect? In a world that buzzes with the synapses of technological “connection,” can the human touch of preaching make a difference anymore? Connecting Pulpit and Pew is a fresh look at the conundrum of Catholic preaching, asking six key questions: Why does Sunday preaching matter and to whom? Why is Catholic preaching such an uphill climb? How can we connect the gospel message with our young people? What are the struggles of clergy-on-the-ground in preaching? What is going on in the listener’s head during the homily? And finally, what can each of us do to help “connection” in preaching become more common? New research speaks to those questions from the voices of youth, the experiences of lay leaders, and the words of priests and deacons. Karla Bellinger offers concrete ways to connect the pulpit and the pew so that preaching becomes an act of love within a community of caring. This practical book breaks open an important and necessary conversation.

Karla J. Bellinger

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