Longing to See Your Face : Preaching in a Secular Age

Scirghi, Thomas J.

Liturgical Press（2017/03発売）

• 製本 Paperback:紙装版/ペーパーバック版／ページ数 130 p.
• 言語 ENG
• 商品コード 9780814637159
• DDC分類 251

Full Description

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.

Contents

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 Preaching
Chapter 2 Words Matter: The Power of the Word
Chapter 3 Naming the Unknown God: Preaching within a Secular Society
Chapter 4 Jesus Christ, the Story of God
 
PART II "Sit Down Before You Preach!" A Method of Preparation
Chapter 5 Reflect: First We Listen
Chapter 6 Research: Mining the Text
Chapter 7 Write: Mapping the Homily
Chapter 8 Rehearse: The Whole Body Preaches
 
PART III Preaching for Funerals and Weddings
Chapter 9 The Funeral
Chapter 10 The Wedding
 
Conclusion Where Does the Preacher Stand?
Notes