Table Talk, Year A: Beginning the Conversation on the Gospel of Matthew - Softcover

Jay Cormier

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1565483529 ISBN 13: 9781565483521

Publisher: New City Press, 2010

Synopsis

Based on his own journeys as a writer, teacher and disciple through the lectionary and his 20-plus years of experience as the editor of Connections, Jay Cormier's helpful reflections will spark the Sunday conversation around the parish table about the Gospel of Matthew. It will serve the needs of many who seek to open up this Gospel -- the homilist, the catechist, the RCIA team, or individual disciples looking for a companion on their day-to-day journey to Emmaus. Cormier follows the pericopes of both the Roman Catholic lectionary and the common lectionary used by many Protestant churches.

About this title

About the Author

Jay Cormier, author of seven other books on prayer and scripture, is editor of Connections, a newsletter of ideas and resources for homilists. He lives in New Hampshire.

Review

Table Talk is a gift to individuals and parishes alike. Grab a coffee and three friends after church and sit down with Jay Cormier's essay for the week. Or use it for a whole class. Or to spark your sermon. Or just pick it up when you have a minute to yourself, and get another take on the readings you heard last Sunday. --Rev. Barbara Crafton, Episcopal priest and author of The Almost-Daily eMos from the Geranium Farm

Jay Cormier's reflections lift up the image of Jesus as our loving Servant and Savior, who seeks to lift our heavy burdens. They carefully relate the Gospel proclamation to contemporary culture in a warm and pastoral way that is helpful not only for Sunday preachers but also for those who seek to nourish their spiritual lives through holy reading and personal prayer. --Rev. Kevin Seasoltz, O.S.B., Editor, Worship Magazine

This is a book that will be valued by homilists as well as those looking for nourishing biblically-based spiritual reading. Cormier, who teaches at St. Anselm College in Manchester, NH, chooses a key verse or two from the readings assigned to each of the Sundays in the A cycle, with a special focus on selections from Matthew's gospel. The book is not meant to be a commentary on the gospel texts but provides stories and reflections that are both inspired by the biblical texts and serve to open up their meaning. Each section concludes with a prayer that captures the spirit of the reflections. --Donald Senior, C.P., The Bible Today

Edition details

• Publisher: New City Press
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 1565483529
• ISBN 13: 9781565483521
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 224