Praying the Sunday Psalms

by Michael Goonan

Publisher:

Alba House

, 2001

Overview

The Responsorial Psalm is a precious, though often neglected, part of the Liturgy of the Word. The reflections in this book draw out the riches of the psalm verses set down for each of the Sundays of the three cycles—A, B, and C—and consider the other readings in the light of the psalm. This book will assist preachers looking for a fresh approach to the Sunday readings and all who wish to enter prayerfully into the spirit of the Sunday liturgy and find nourishment therein for their daily lives.

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Key Features

• Calls attention to the Responsorial Psalms in the liturgy
• Links reflections with the Psalm verses for each Sunday in cycle years A, B, and C
• Offers a fresh approach to the Sunday readings

Praise for the Print Edition

For both liturgists and ‘pray-ers’: helpful and well-organized new book from Australian Pauline priest-scholar, Fr. Michael Goonan, SSP. . . . Book is best referenced over 3-year cycle versus one sitting, and is intended as an aid to prayer. Emphasis is on prayer (as Psalms are prayer) that will assist readers in daily living, finding inspiration in the spirit of the Sunday Psalms. . . . The book offers an extensive index of Psalm Texts.

—Crux of the News

How many times have you preached or heard someone preach on the Responsorial Psalms? Rarely, but they are part of the Liturgy of the Word. For each Sunday, these reflections pull out the treasures contained therein as they relate to the other readings of that day. Only one page per Sunday, but within is sufficient material for those who preach or for those who want to understand the true spirit of the Sunday Liturgy to satisfy their weekly hunger. Similar material may be hard to locate elsewhere. The content page enables you to find the exact page for every Sunday. The refrain verse of the psalm text is the title of each page. An index of the Psalm text is at the end of the book.

—Catholic Library World

Product Details

• Title: Praying the Sunday Psalms
• Author: Michael Goonan
• Publisher: Alba House
• Publication Date: 2001
• Pages: 208
• Christian Group: Catholic
• Resource Type: Sermons
• Topic: Preaching Resources

About Michael Goonan

Michael Goonan is a Pauline priest and the congregational leader of the Society of St. Paul in Australia. With degrees in journalism, theology, Christian spirituality, and experience in religious formation and publishing, he has a special interest in writing on themes in contemporary spirituality. He is also the author of The Crucifix that Spoke to St. Francis.

Sample Pages from Praying the Sunday Psalms