Preaching the New Lectionary
Year B
Published on 1. October 1999
Book
Paperback/Softback
488 pages
978-0-8146-2473-9 (ISBN)
Description
2000 Catholic Press Association Award Winner!
The Lectionary is made up of selected passages from the Bible, placed within a literary and liturgical context. This new context calls for a consideration of the liturgical character and setting of the Lectionary readings. Preaching the New Lectionary: Year B, offers readers that interpretation.
Preaching the New Lectionary is unique. First, it employs a literary-liturgical way of interpreting all the readings of each Sunday and major feast of the liturgical year, including the often overlooked responsorial psalm. Second, it explicitly situates the interpretation of each day within the theology of its respective liturgical season. This theology is drawn from the specific themes of the readings that comprise that particular year rather than from more general themes associated with the season. The meaning of the entire season becomes the context for understanding the individual parts of it. Third, the lections are also read in sequential order from the first Sunday of that season to the last. This reading interprets the function of the literary forms, thus providing yet another way of interpreting the riches of the readings.
This way of reading and understanding the Lectionary has potential for liturgical ministry. It can quicken the religious imagination of homilists, thus providing fresh new possibilities for liturgical preaching. It offers creative insights for those involved in the liturgical preparation for the celebration of feasts and seasons. It can also act as a valuable resource for liturgical catechesis. The insights included in Preaching the New Lectionary contribute toward enhancing the liturgical lives of the faithful.
The Lectionary is made up of selected passages from the Bible, placed within a literary and liturgical context. This new context calls for a consideration of the liturgical character and setting of the Lectionary readings. Preaching the New Lectionary: Year B, offers readers that interpretation.
Preaching the New Lectionary is unique. First, it employs a literary-liturgical way of interpreting all the readings of each Sunday and major feast of the liturgical year, including the often overlooked responsorial psalm. Second, it explicitly situates the interpretation of each day within the theology of its respective liturgical season. This theology is drawn from the specific themes of the readings that comprise that particular year rather than from more general themes associated with the season. The meaning of the entire season becomes the context for understanding the individual parts of it. Third, the lections are also read in sequential order from the first Sunday of that season to the last. This reading interprets the function of the literary forms, thus providing yet another way of interpreting the riches of the readings.
This way of reading and understanding the Lectionary has potential for liturgical ministry. It can quicken the religious imagination of homilists, thus providing fresh new possibilities for liturgical preaching. It offers creative insights for those involved in the liturgical preparation for the celebration of feasts and seasons. It can also act as a valuable resource for liturgical catechesis. The insights included in Preaching the New Lectionary contribute toward enhancing the liturgical lives of the faithful.
Reviews / Votes
Preachers will find a fresh take on the Sunday readings and psalms, blending critical and literary insights in a new liturgical synthesis. . . . Anyone who takes this book up will discover new paths of prayer and reflection grounded in the Scriptures and the liturgical seasons.Michael Witczak, St. Francis Seminary, St. Francis, Wisconsin . . . worth its weight in gold.Liturgical Ministry Perhaps this publication was intended primarily for the preacher, but upon close examination it can be said to be of great value to other liturgical ministers as well. It would be a worthy addition to one's liturgical resource library.ForumMore details
Edition
Year B ed.
Language
English
Place of publication
Collegeville, MN
United States
Target group
College/higher education
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Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 26 mm
Weight
700 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8146-2473-9 (9780814624739)
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Persons
Dianne Bergant, CSA, is the Carroll Stuhlmueller, CP, Distinguished Professor Emerita of Old Testament Studies at Catholic Theological Union in Chicago. She is a past president of the Catholic Biblical Association. Her many books include the Preaching the New Lectionary series, Scripture: History and Interpretation, the two New Collegeville Bible Commentary volumes on Psalms, and the two-volume Israel's Story, all from Liturgical Press. Richard N. Fragomeni, PhD, is Associate Professor of Liturgy and Homiletics at Catholic Theological Union in Chicago. He is editor of The Ecological Challenge also published by Liturgical Press.
Content
Contents
Introduction vii
Advent
Chart for Advent Readings x
Initial Reading of the Advent Lectionary 1
Readings 3
The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas)
Chart for Christmas Readings 28
Initial Reading of the Christmas Lectionary 30
Readings 33
Lent
Chart for Lent Readings 90
Initial Reading of the Lent Lectionary 91
Readings 93
Triduum
Chart for Triduum Readings 132
Initial Reading of the Triduum 133
Readings 135
Easter
Chart for Easter Readings 162
Initial Reading of the Easter Lectionary 164
Readings 165
Ordinary Time (Part One)
Chart for Ordinary Time (Sundays 1-10) 220
Initial Reading of the Ordinary Lectionary (Sundays 1-10) 222
Readings (Sundays 1-10) 224
Ordinary Time (Part Two)
Chart for Ordinary Time (Sundays 11-16) 274
Initial Reading of the Ordinary Lectionary (Sundays 11-16) 275
Readings (Sundays 11-16) 277
Ordinary Time (Part Three)
Chart for Ordinary Time (Sundays 17-21) 310
Initial Reading of the Ordinary Lectionary (Sundays 17-21) 311
Readings (Sundays 17-21) 312
Ordinary Time (Part Four)
Chart for Ordinary Time (Sundays 22-34) 340
Initial Reading of the Ordinary Lectionary (Sundays 22-34) 342
Readings (Sundays 22-34) 343
Solemnities of the Lord
The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity 409
The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ 414
The Presentation of the Lord 420
The Nativity of St. John the Baptist 425
SS. Peter and Paul, Apostles 430
The Transfiguration of the Lord 435
The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary 441
The Exaltation of the Holy Cross 446
All Saints 451
The Commemoration of the Faithful Departed 457
The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica 462
Index of Scripture Readings 421
Introduction vii
Advent
Chart for Advent Readings x
Initial Reading of the Advent Lectionary 1
Readings 3
The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas)
Chart for Christmas Readings 28
Initial Reading of the Christmas Lectionary 30
Readings 33
Lent
Chart for Lent Readings 90
Initial Reading of the Lent Lectionary 91
Readings 93
Triduum
Chart for Triduum Readings 132
Initial Reading of the Triduum 133
Readings 135
Easter
Chart for Easter Readings 162
Initial Reading of the Easter Lectionary 164
Readings 165
Ordinary Time (Part One)
Chart for Ordinary Time (Sundays 1-10) 220
Initial Reading of the Ordinary Lectionary (Sundays 1-10) 222
Readings (Sundays 1-10) 224
Ordinary Time (Part Two)
Chart for Ordinary Time (Sundays 11-16) 274
Initial Reading of the Ordinary Lectionary (Sundays 11-16) 275
Readings (Sundays 11-16) 277
Ordinary Time (Part Three)
Chart for Ordinary Time (Sundays 17-21) 310
Initial Reading of the Ordinary Lectionary (Sundays 17-21) 311
Readings (Sundays 17-21) 312
Ordinary Time (Part Four)
Chart for Ordinary Time (Sundays 22-34) 340
Initial Reading of the Ordinary Lectionary (Sundays 22-34) 342
Readings (Sundays 22-34) 343
Solemnities of the Lord
The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity 409
The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ 414
The Presentation of the Lord 420
The Nativity of St. John the Baptist 425
SS. Peter and Paul, Apostles 430
The Transfiguration of the Lord 435
The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary 441
The Exaltation of the Holy Cross 446
All Saints 451
The Commemoration of the Faithful Departed 457
The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica 462
Index of Scripture Readings 421