MySpace to Sacred Space is an affirming, hopeful look at the ever-growing need for what the Christian faith can offer the world. Much of the relevance for the twenty-first century church can be found in our oldest traditions. By reconnecting with our past and by setting time aside for God and for one another, we have an opportunity to create sacred space and time wherever we are.

Preaching is difficult enough under the best of circumstances. But what are we to do when it seems that all of us—hearers and preachers alike—are constantly distracted? The author examines how people have been distracted in every era, and explores how God can meet people precisely at the point of their distraction. Regardless of whatever new technologies come our way, this call to pastoral attentiveness, creativity and excellence provides avenues for connecting with congregations with a countercultural clarity of focus. (from publisher's website)

Addresses practical questions such as, How do we proclaim good news to young adults who are on the margins? Or to faith communities that are highly diverse? How to reclaim the Bible for those who have little or no connection to it?

Classic textbook on creating sermons. Includes an updated process for scriptural exegesis, refining the form, incorporating images, and much more.

The bishops' statement, aimed at those who prepare preachers, gives special attention to the biblical and theological foundations for effective liturgical preaching and considers the proper connection between the Sunday homily and the Church's liturgy and catechesis. Preaching the Mystery of Faith emphasizes the particular pastoral needs of our time that have prompted the call for a renewed evangelization.

This "is a collection of fifty-one sermons and five related essays from noted preacher and biblical scholar Ellen F. Davis. A brief preface to each sermon delineates its liturgical context and theological themes as well as distinctive elements of structure and style. Arranged in canonical order, the sermons treat a wide range of texts: Torah, Prophets, Writings, Gospels, Epistles, and Revelation. They are complemented by essays on various aspects of biblical interpretation for preaching." (Amazon summary)

Chapters are: “Repairing the ‘Accidents of History’: Roman Catholic Restoration and Embrace of the Sunday Homily,” “The Evolution of the ‘Restored’ Homily, 1963-93,” “A Roman Catholic Contribution to the Vision of Sunday Preaching,” “The Homily as Personal Word: Responsibility, Faith, and Love,” “The Homily as Liturgical Word: The Assembly and Its Sacred Ritual,” “The Homily as Inculturated Word: Correlating Experience and Tradition,” “The Homily as Clarifying Word: One Good Point, Clearly Made,” “The Homily as Actualizing Word: Written Text Becomes Living Word,” “Arriving at the Sunday Message: Three Necessary Encounters with the Word,” “From Message to Homily: Content, Structure, and Delivery,” “Ten Suggestions for Becoming a Better Preacher,” and an Appendix: Roman Catholic Documents on the Homily. Also includes an Index. (from publisher's website)

Following the four sections of the Bishops' document (The Assembly, The Preacher, The Homily, and Homiletic Method) this commentary emphasizes the document's continuing importance for the initial and ongoing formation of Catholic liturgical preachers, while also inviting conversation about present-day cross-cultural, liturgical, and communication concerns for Catholic preaching. (from publisher's website)

"Serio examines the causes and consequences of the seven most difficult sexual issues of today. Moreover, he provides appropriate wording to use in crafting sermons, along with corresponding Scripture texts. He examines how preachers can prepare their churches, their hearts, and their sermons for the topic, and how these can all work together to build a healthier future for their congregations and the wider church body."

Preachers, liturgy planners, musicians, and lyricists will discover the cultural context and meaning of the three Scripture readings for each day. The introduction presents and explains a three-step method commonly used by specialists in cross-cultural communication. Pilch offers suggestions for homilists and reflection questions from historical, liturgical, and cultural perspectives to encourage the reader to explore and master this cross-cultural method for breaking open the Scriptures. (from publisher's website)