Longing to See Your Face: Preaching in a Secular Age

Scirghi SJ, Thomas J.

ISBN 10: 0814637159 / ISBN 13: 9780814637159

Published by Liturgical Press, 2017

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Longing to See Your Face: Preaching in a Secular Age
• Publisher: Liturgical Press
• Publication Date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0814637159
• ISBN 13: 9780814637159
• Binding: paperback
• Condition: Good

About this title

Synopsis

Thomas Scirghi, SJ, has trained priests, deacons, and lay ecclesial ministers in the art and theology of preaching for decades. In Longing to See Your Face, he makes his insights and experience accessible to a much wider audience.

Scirghi begins with a discussion of the purpose of preaching and offers a theological sounding on proclamation, taking up several descriptions of the role of the preacher in relation to the congregation. He also addresses current theological issues for the contemporary preacher. The second part of the book discusses the practical matter of preparing to preach and proposes a method of preparation by following a pattern of reflection, research, writing, and rehearsing. The third part focuses on two specific sacramental celebrations: funeral and weddings.

About the Author

Thomas J. Scirghi, SJ, is associate professor of theology at Fordham University, New York. He teaches courses and workshops on preaching for priests, deacons, and lay ecclesial ministers around the world.