Living Liturgy(TM) is the indispensable resource that supports parish ministers of all types in preparing well for the celebration of Mass for Sundays, solemnities, and select other days, so that celebrating the liturgy and living a liturgical spirituality go hand-in-hand. Written by a pastorally experienced team with expertise in Scripture, spiritual direction, liturgy, and liturgical music, Living Liturgy(TM) integrates daily living, prayer, and study. Featured Liturgical Texts: - Collect - Gospel Acclamation - Gospel - Responsorial Psalm - First Reading - Second Reading Supports for Ministry: - Reflecting on the Gospel - Living the Paschal Mystery - Focusing the Gospel - Connecting the Gospel - Connecting the Responsorial Psalm - About Liturgy - About Liturgical Music - Reflections for various ministers and groups - Model Penitential Act - Homily Points - Model Universal Prayer (Prayer of the Faithful) - Clip art drawn from the Gospel message Anyone involved with liturgical planning and preparation will benefit from this comprehensive resource, including pastoral ministers, liturgy directors, musicians, and liturgy committee members. Living Liturgy(TM) also assists those who serve the community in the visible liturgical ministries--presiders, deacons, music ministers, hospitality ministers, altar ministers, lectors, extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion--because it clearly shows that each ministry deserves not only practical preparation but, even more important, spiritual preparation. Catechumens, candidates, and sponsors use Living Liturgy(TM) to support and deepen their liturgical journey within the RCIA. Members of faith-sharing groups use this resource as the focus of weekly prayer and reflection. Parents and teachers will find that Living Liturgy(TM) can be simplified and shared with younger members of the liturgical community. Utility Features: - Pronunciation guide - Calendar-dated - Perfect-bound - Readings in sense lines - Index of liturgical topics

Spirituality, Celebration, and Catechesis for Sundays and Solemnities Year B (2015)

With generosity, Fr. Oyafemi has organized for the hearer of the Sacred Word of God a written record that compels us to revisit our conversation with the Triune God. This collection of homilies is a treasure that reminds the reader/ hearer of the many ways that we are afforded to receive what God is always freely giving. In this book there are many blessings to be received, many blessings to share, and a great deal to think about. May the readers be delighted and encouraged to keep on talking with our awesome God. ? REV. DAVID JONES. PASTOR, ST BENEDICT THE AFRICAN (EAST) ARCHDIOCESE OF CHICAGO In this literary endeavor, Fr. Clem demystifi es the scriptural readings for Sunday Masses and Solemnities throughout the liturgical year B and clearly points out their signifi cance to every believer. He illuminates the contextual implications of those readings in concrete historical human conditions. This book is a great companion to help us navigate through life. ? DR MERCEDES AND DR KEN RUNDLE, MUNSTER, INDIANA

This easy-to-use resource provides initiation ministers with the pastoral tools needed to lead dismissal sessions with adults preparing for Baptism. Through reflection and discussion, each dismissal session guide helps to develop the catechumen’s relationship with Christ, self, and neighbor by internalizing the Word, concentrating their prayer around the Scriptures, and becoming familiar with the teachings of the Church. The step-by-step format makes leading the dismissal an easy and prayerful experience.

The Living Word™ helps youth ministers, parish catechists, and high school religion teachers to engage in a process of catechesis that finds its source in the liturgy. The sessions in this resource are designed to enhance the liturgical preparation, liturgical participation, and liturgical living of teens through reflection on the Lectionary readings. This resource includes materials for each Sunday and Holyday of Obligation of the school year, running from the Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time through the Seventeenth Sunday of the following year.

The essential guide for prayer leaders who facilitate a separate Liturgy of the Word with children on Sundays and Holydays of Obligation.