
Blessed Weakness
Homilies for Sundays in Year A
Andre Louf(Author)
Liturgical Press
Published on 28. September 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
228 pages
978-0-87907-307-7 (ISBN)
Description
Blessed Weakness contains Dom Andre's homilies on the Gospel passages for Year A of the church's three-year liturgical cycle. These homilies reflect Dom Andre's spiritual insights about the wisdom in the teachings of Christ. The title conveys a favorite theme of Dom Andre's: God's special love for humans in their weakness, manifested in Jesus' leaving behind his glory to become one of us in weakness, living among and ministering to the poor. Contemplative reflection on these Gospel passages and on Dom Andre's insights will provide a path for the reader and hearer to seek a deeper union with God.
Reviews / Votes
"This book is a treasure. These homilies are like personalized words of wisdom from Fr. Louf that can serve to keep me grounded in the Cistercian charism. The prudence in these pages transcend culture and ecumenical tradition."Michael C. Voigts, lay Cistercian and author of The Fourth Degree of Prayer "Like St. Bernard, in these short sermons for the liturgical year Dom Andre Louf 'speaks Scripture.' Rarely does he refer to contemporary or historical events, to the history or contemporary situation of his own community. Again like St. Bernard, he interprets Scripture with Scripture. He tells no stories or jokes. He does illuminate each gospel passage with some new insight-a helpful comparison to another scriptural passage, reading the gospel passage from a different perspective, in light of an observation about human nature, or in relation to another scriptural passage. In this jejune style Dom Andre speaks to all men and women, monastic and lay, and makes the gospel ever new. These sermons, I felt, invited me to a deeper, quieter reflection on the Gospel."
Fr. Abbot Peter Verhalen, OCist, Our Lady of Dallas Cistercian Abbey "The depth of Dom Andre's homilies on the Gospel readings throughout the liturgical year reflect a lifetime of monastic prayer and community life. These eminently readable yet profound meditations draw from the rich Cistercian tradition to offer spiritual wisdom that speaks to anyone seeking deeper connection with the Divine. While engaging the major themes presented by the Gospel readings, especially the teachings of Jesus, Dom Andre provides countless opportunities for readers to 'taste and see the goodness of the Lord.'"
F. Tyler Sergent, associate professor and medievalist, Berea College, Kentucky "Here is a preacher who truly knows how to bring forth treasures both new and old. Andre Louf speaks as one steeped in the Cistercian tradition but with an approach to the scriptures that is fresh and personal. His words are filled with an urgency to make known to every person that they are beloved by a God who is forever coming to meet them in their 'blessed weakness.' Addressed not simply to those living the monastic life but to all believers, these homilies speak to all who seek greater intimacy with Jesus Christ in their lives."
Sr. Grace Remington, Our Lady of the Mississippi Abbey
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Collegeville, MN
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 14 mm
Weight
322 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-87907-307-7 (9780879073077)
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Persons
Dom Andre Louf, OCSO (1929-2010), became a monk at the Cistercian abbey of Mont-des-Cats, in the northwest of France, in 1947. After being elected abbot in 1963, he continued in that position for almost thirty-five years, earning widespread admiration for his preaching and teaching.
Content
Contents
Foreword ix
Thomas X. Davis, OCSO
Preface 3
First Sunday of Advent 5
Second Sunday of Advent 8
Third Sunday of Advent 11
Fourth Sunday of Advent 14
Christmas 17
Feast of the Holy Family 20
Epiphany 23
Baptism of Jesus 27
Ash Wednesday 30
First Sunday of Lent 33
Second Sunday of Lent 36
Third Sunday of Lent 39
Fourth Sunday of Lent 43
Fifth Sunday of Lent 47
Palm Sunday 52
Holy Thursday 56
Good Friday 60
Easter Sunday 65
Second Sunday of Easter 68
Third Sunday of Easter 72
Fourth Sunday of Easter 76
Fifth Sunday of Easter 79
Sixth Sunday of Easter 83
Ascension 86
Seventh Sunday of Easter 89
Pentecost 92
Trinity Sunday 95
Second Sunday of Ordinary Time 98
Third Sunday of Ordinary Time 101
Fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time 104
Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time 107
Sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time 110
Seventh Sunday of Ordinary Time 114
Eighth Sunday of Ordinary Time 117
Ninth Sunday of Ordinary Time 120
Tenth Sunday of Ordinary Time 123
Eleventh Sunday of Ordinary Time 126
Twelfth Sunday of Ordinary Time 129
Thirteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time 132
Fourteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time 135
Fifteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time 138
Sixteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time 142
Seventeenth Sunday of Ordinary Time 146
Eighteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time 149
Nineteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time 152
Twentieth Sunday of Ordinary Time 155
Twenty-first Sunday of Ordinary Time 158
Twenty-second Sunday of Ordinary Time 161
Twenty-third Sunday of Ordinary Time 164
Twenty-fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time 167
Twenty-fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time 171
Twenty-sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time 175
Twenty-seventh Sunday of Ordinary Time 178
Twenty-eighth Sunday of Ordinary Time 181
Twenty-ninth Sunday of Ordinary Time 184
Thirtieth Sunday of Ordinary Time 187
Thirty-first Sunday of Ordinary Time 190
Thirty-second Sunday of Ordinary Time 193
Thirty-third Sunday of Ordinary Time 196
Sunday of Christ the King 200
Foreword ix
Thomas X. Davis, OCSO
Preface 3
First Sunday of Advent 5
Second Sunday of Advent 8
Third Sunday of Advent 11
Fourth Sunday of Advent 14
Christmas 17
Feast of the Holy Family 20
Epiphany 23
Baptism of Jesus 27
Ash Wednesday 30
First Sunday of Lent 33
Second Sunday of Lent 36
Third Sunday of Lent 39
Fourth Sunday of Lent 43
Fifth Sunday of Lent 47
Palm Sunday 52
Holy Thursday 56
Good Friday 60
Easter Sunday 65
Second Sunday of Easter 68
Third Sunday of Easter 72
Fourth Sunday of Easter 76
Fifth Sunday of Easter 79
Sixth Sunday of Easter 83
Ascension 86
Seventh Sunday of Easter 89
Pentecost 92
Trinity Sunday 95
Second Sunday of Ordinary Time 98
Third Sunday of Ordinary Time 101
Fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time 104
Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time 107
Sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time 110
Seventh Sunday of Ordinary Time 114
Eighth Sunday of Ordinary Time 117
Ninth Sunday of Ordinary Time 120
Tenth Sunday of Ordinary Time 123
Eleventh Sunday of Ordinary Time 126
Twelfth Sunday of Ordinary Time 129
Thirteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time 132
Fourteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time 135
Fifteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time 138
Sixteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time 142
Seventeenth Sunday of Ordinary Time 146
Eighteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time 149
Nineteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time 152
Twentieth Sunday of Ordinary Time 155
Twenty-first Sunday of Ordinary Time 158
Twenty-second Sunday of Ordinary Time 161
Twenty-third Sunday of Ordinary Time 164
Twenty-fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time 167
Twenty-fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time 171
Twenty-sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time 175
Twenty-seventh Sunday of Ordinary Time 178
Twenty-eighth Sunday of Ordinary Time 181
Twenty-ninth Sunday of Ordinary Time 184
Thirtieth Sunday of Ordinary Time 187
Thirty-first Sunday of Ordinary Time 190
Thirty-second Sunday of Ordinary Time 193
Thirty-third Sunday of Ordinary Time 196
Sunday of Christ the King 200