Longing to See Your Face (eBook)

Preaching in a Secular Age

Thomas J. Scirghi (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2017
130 Seiten
Liturgical Press (Verlag)
978-0-8146-3740-1 (ISBN)

Infos

Thomas Scirghi, SJ, has trained priests, deacons, and lay ecclesial ministers in the art and theology of preaching for decades. In Longing to See Your Face, he makes his insights and experience accessible to a much wider audience. Scirghi begins with a discussion of the purpose of preaching and offers a theological sounding on proclamation, taking up several descriptions of the role of the preacher in relation to the congregation. He also addresses current theological issues for the contemporary preacher. The second part of the book discusses the practical matter of preparing to preach and proposes a method of preparation by following a pattern of reflection, research, writing, and rehearsing. The third part focuses on two specific sacramental celebrations: funeral and weddings.

Inhalt

Contents   Introduction “Lord, This Is the People That Longs to See Your Face”  PART I Is Anyone Listening?Chapter 1 Why Do We Preach? The Purpose of PreachingChapter 2 Words Matter: The Power of the WordChapter 3 Naming the Unknown God: Preaching within a Secular SocietyChapter 4 Jesus Christ, the Story of God  PART II “Sit Down Before You Preach!” A Method of PreparationChapter 5 Reflect: First We ListenChapter 6 Research: Mining the TextChapter 7 Write: Mapping the HomilyChapter 8 Rehearse: The Whole Body Preaches  PART III Preaching for Funerals and WeddingsChapter 9 The FuneralChapter 10 The Wedding   Conclusion Where Does the Preacher Stand? Notes

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 8.3.2017
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Religion / Theologie ► Christentum ► Kirchengeschichte
• Themenwelt: Religion / Theologie ► Christentum ► Pastoraltheologie
• Schlagworte: combine evangelization with catechesis • combines theory and practice • Doctrinal • narrative • Pastoral Ministry • Ponders about the efficacy of Christian preaching in a digital, visual, Facebook, Twitter age, where people communicate but barely connect and where those unaffiliated with organized religion are rising • proclaiming the word of God • purpose of preaching • reconsider preaching from lay ecclesial ministers • Sacraments
• ISBN-10: 0-8146-3740-X / 081463740X
• ISBN-13: 978-0-8146-3740-1 / 9780814637401