Preaching the New Lectionary
Year C
Published on 1. August 2000
Book
Paperback/Softback
504 pages
978-0-8146-2474-6 (ISBN)
Description
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 C, 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.
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
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.Forum Clarity and pastoral awareness mark every chapter of the book.The Bible Today Bergant's skill in interpreting the gospel for contemporary proclamation is also a great aid for preachers.ChurchMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
Collegeville, MN
United States
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Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 27 mm
Weight
725 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8146-2474-6 (9780814624746)
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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 26
Initial Reading of the Christmas Lectionary 28
Readings 31
Lent
Chart for Lent Readings 88
Initial Reading of the Lent Lectionary 89
Readings 92
Triduum
Chart for Triduum Readings 130
Initial Reading of the Triduum 131
Readings 133
Easter
Chart for Easter Readings 158
Initial Reading of the Easter Lectionary 160
Readings 162
Ordinary Time (Part One)
Chart for Ordinary Time (Sundays 1-10) 218
Initial Reading of the Ordinary Lectionary (Sundays 1-10) 220
Readings (Sundays 1-10) 223
Ordinary Time (Part Two)
Chart for Ordinary Time (Sundays 11-18) 272
Initial Reading of the Ordinary Lectionary (Sundays 11-18) 274
Readings (Sundays 11-18) 276
Ordinary Time (Part Three)
Chart for Ordinary Time (Sundays 19-26) 322
Initial Reading of the Ordinary Lectionary (Sundays 19-26) 324
Readings (Sundays 19-26) 326
Ordinary Time (Part Four)
Chart for Ordinary Time (Sundays 27-34) 374
Initial Reading of the Ordinary Lectionary (Sundays 27-34) 376
Readings (Sundays 27-34) 379
Solemnities and Feasts
The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity 426
The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ 432
The Presentation of the Lord 438
The Nativity of St. John the Baptist 443
SS. Peter and Paul, Apostles 449
The Transfiguration of the Lord 454
The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary 459
The Exaltation of the Holy Cross 464
All Saints 470
The Commemoration of the Faithful Departed 475
The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica 480
Index of Scripture Readings 486
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 26
Initial Reading of the Christmas Lectionary 28
Readings 31
Lent
Chart for Lent Readings 88
Initial Reading of the Lent Lectionary 89
Readings 92
Triduum
Chart for Triduum Readings 130
Initial Reading of the Triduum 131
Readings 133
Easter
Chart for Easter Readings 158
Initial Reading of the Easter Lectionary 160
Readings 162
Ordinary Time (Part One)
Chart for Ordinary Time (Sundays 1-10) 218
Initial Reading of the Ordinary Lectionary (Sundays 1-10) 220
Readings (Sundays 1-10) 223
Ordinary Time (Part Two)
Chart for Ordinary Time (Sundays 11-18) 272
Initial Reading of the Ordinary Lectionary (Sundays 11-18) 274
Readings (Sundays 11-18) 276
Ordinary Time (Part Three)
Chart for Ordinary Time (Sundays 19-26) 322
Initial Reading of the Ordinary Lectionary (Sundays 19-26) 324
Readings (Sundays 19-26) 326
Ordinary Time (Part Four)
Chart for Ordinary Time (Sundays 27-34) 374
Initial Reading of the Ordinary Lectionary (Sundays 27-34) 376
Readings (Sundays 27-34) 379
Solemnities and Feasts
The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity 426
The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ 432
The Presentation of the Lord 438
The Nativity of St. John the Baptist 443
SS. Peter and Paul, Apostles 449
The Transfiguration of the Lord 454
The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary 459
The Exaltation of the Holy Cross 464
All Saints 470
The Commemoration of the Faithful Departed 475
The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica 480
Index of Scripture Readings 486