Preaching the Scriptures of the Masses of the Blessed Virgin

The Collection of Masses of the Blessed Virgin Mary offers more than 135 Scripture passages through which the faithful might deepen their devotion to Mary. While some texts are very familiar, others are not as well known to contemporary Catholics. In Preaching the Scriptures of the Masses of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Father David Brown examines each of the texts in detail, offering valuable insights for homily preparation. This helpful book includes - insightful exegesis of every Scripture passage of the Lectionary for these Masses. - helpful summary statements about each reading. - a generous set of "musings" on the readings for each Mass rich enough to prompt a variety of different homilies, making it useful year after year. - suggestions for further worthwhile reading. Homilists will turn to this nourishing resource gratefully and repeatedly for inspiration and information.

David O. Brown, OSM, a priest of the Servite Order for sixty-five years, continues in semipublic ministry at Assumption Catholic Church in the center city area of Chicago and through adjunct work for the Marriage Tribunal. His pastoral experience included serving as novice master, high school and seminary teacher, hospital chaplain, and pastor in an inner-city parish in Chicago. He also served in the archdiocesan catechetical office for cross-cultural ministry in Detroit.