Preaching in the Sunday Assembly: a Pastoral Commentary on Fulfilled in Your Hearing

Marc Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 117-119). Publisher Marketing: What should preachers aim for in Sunday preaching? In 1982, the USCCB document "Fulfilled in Your Hearing: The Homily in the Sunday Assembly" answered this question. Here, in a pastoral commentary on "Fulfilled in Your Hearing, " several Catholic scholars in homiletics, liturgy, and biblical studies both appreciate the abiding insights of "Fulfilled in Your Hearing "and also propose areas for continuing reflection. Following the four sections of the Bishops' document The Assembly, The Preacher, The Homily, and Homiletic Method this commentary emphasizes the document s continuing importance for the initial and ongoing formation of Catholic liturgical preachers, while also inviting conversation about present-day cross-cultural, liturgical, and communication concerns for Catholic preaching. Priests, deacons, seminarians, bishops, and al others engaged in the preaching task are invited to deepen their appreciation of the homily's unique role in the liturgical life of the church and to stir their enthusiasm for preaching and preaching preparation."James A. Wallace, CSsR, is professor of homiletics at Washington Theological Union, Washington DC. He is author of "Preaching to the Hungers of the Heart: The Homily on the Feasts and within the Rites "and "The Ministry of Lectors" (Liturgical Press), and coauthor of "Lift Up Your Hearts, Homilies for the A, B, and C Cycles "(Paulist Press)." Contributor Bio:  Egan, Harvey D Harvey D. Egan, SJ, is the author of numerous works on Christian mysticism and the thought of Karl Rahner. He is currently professor of systematic and mystical theology at Boston College. Contributor Bio:  Wallace, James Gregory Bassham is Professor and Chair of the Philosophy Department at King's College (Pa.). He is the author or editor of seven books, including The Lord of the Rings and Philosophy (2003), The Ultimate Harry Potter and Philosophy (Wiley, 2010), and The Hobbit and Philosophy (forthcoming 2012). William Irwin is Professor of Philosophy at King's College, author of eleven books, and Series Editor of the Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture series. Henry Nardone is Emeritus Professor of Philosophy at King's College. His publications include scholarly articles on critical thinking and aesthetics. James M. Wallace, Professor of English at King's College, is the author or co-author of two books, including Critical Thinking (4th ed., 2011).