The Word Received: A Homily for Every Sunday of the Year; Year C - Softcover

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 Byron, SJ, is a university professor of business and society at St. Josephs University, Philadelphia. He is past president of the University of Scranton, The Catholic University of America, and Loyola University New Orleans. The author of many books, he holds a doctorate in economics and has taught in the business schools of Georgetown and Loyola University Maryland.