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Looking for homily suggestions that faithfully represent the Scripture readings and offer hearers of the text practical applications for Christian life? Homilies for Weekdays, the first of two volumes by Father Don Talafous, OSB, contains creative suggestions of what a homilist might say about the daily readings for the two-year Lectionary cycle. This extensive compilation for each day is a result of Father Talafous ' many years of experience in preparing homilies. Written on both a popular and pastoral level, these homily ideas may also serve as daily reflections or meditations on the Scriptural texts for readers interested in nourishing their Christian lives with Scripture.
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"This book, for weekdays, is doubly useful because daily commentaries are less numerous than ones for Sundays and feast-days. It is the second volume, Fr. Don Talafous, O.S.B., having already published a well-received first volume. As an alumni chaplain for Saint John's University, he understands the need for it, and how much his hearers will appreciate the short, pithy homily that is called for a
The Downside Review
"…spiritual insights are matched with real-life experience which provides a refreshingly contemporary encounter with God's word. The text is appropriate for personal reflection or as an aid to those preaching on a daily basis."
Catholic Library World
"…a treasure of short messages of hope in simple language that moves the heart. For those who homilize regularly, it is an insightful primer. For those who pray daily, it offers illuminating reflectings. Both will be inspired by keeping it close by. This is Father Talafous at his very best."
Wayne Hergott, Edina, Minnesota