Believe What You Read: Timeless Homilies for Deacons--Liturgical Cycle C

By Michael E. Bulson and Deacon Michael E. Bulson

Deacon Michael Bulson draws on his experience as a public-service lawyer to present a book of short homilies for all of the Sundays in Cycle C of the liturgical calendar. Rooted in the Scripture readings of that day and combined with his own firm commitment to social justice, Deacon Bulson provides models for other deacons to use for the betterment of their own preaching. This book belongs in the library of every deacon, and deacon candidate and is an excellent treasure trove of ideas for anyone who preaches. Highlights --an excellent ancillary textbook for men in formation to the Order --a good gift from a deacon-wife or child for their father --gives confidence to the deacon who may not be comfortable preaching --each homily is followed by several questions for further discussion which may be helpful in group settings such as Bible study groups or RCIA programs --this is the second book on homilies aimed at deacons +

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0809144158
• ISBN13: 9780809144150
• Release Date: September 2006
• Publisher: Paulist Press
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.86 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Timeless Homilies - C Cycle Review

This was the first of three volumes that Deacon Bulson has written covering this most important aspect of Diaconate ministry. I am a deacon candidate in the Diocese of Paterson, NJ and have used this resource in conjunction with my classes on homilies. I find the homilies presented in the book to be well written but more important than that is the fact that I find the homilies to be understandable by the average parisioner sitting in the pew. While there are some personal anecdotes or references to specific happenings in the Utah diocese in which the author lives, I do not find them to be a distraction. I have recommended this book to my brother deacon candidates and I would strongly recommend this not only to men who already have been ordained, but also to Diocesan deacon formation directors as a suggested text for supplemental reading by their candidates. And, there is no reason why priests can't use this as a reference tool also. Deacon Bulson has done a great job here.