The Word Received
The Word Received
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Summary
The book demonstrates the liturgical principal that a homily should be an extension of the proclamation. It makes the ancient texts relevant for modern times.
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The Word Received by William J Byron Sj
The road-tested homilies in this book provide relevant, theologically sound material for priests, deacons, and seminarians interested in reaching and holding the attention of contemporary Catholic congregations. Useful and inspirational, this book belongs in every parish rectory and library. Parishioners will find it a welcome resource for personal reflection and spiritual reading. Highlights: The book demonstrates the liturgical principle that a homily should be an extension of the proclamation. It makes the ancient texts relevant for modern times. †
William J. Byron, SJ, is University Professor of Business and Society at St. Joseph's University in Philadelphia. He served as Distinguished Professor of the Practice of Ethics in the McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University, rector of the Georgetown Jesuit community (1994-2000), president of the Catholic University of America (1982-1992), president of the University of Scranton (1975-1982), and dean of arts and sciences at Loyola University of New Orleans (1973-1975). He has held faculty positions at Scranton Preparatory School, Loyola College in Maryland, and Woodstock College. He entered the Society of Jesus in 1950, was ordained to the priesthood in 1961, and received a doctorate in economics from the University of Maryland in 1969.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780809148097 |
| ISBN 10 | 0809148099 |
| Title | The Word Received |
| Author | William J Byron Sj |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Paulist Press International,U.S. |
| Year published | 2012-11-26 |
| Number of pages | 256 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |