Description:

Those who prepare the liturgy are entrusted with a very important taskhelping our assemblies encounter the real presence of Christ and be transformed and strengthened for discipleship. Life-giving celebrations of the liturgy help foster and nourish the faith of our parishioners.Sourcebook for Sundays, Seasons, and Weekdaysis a trusted annual resource providing insightful, concise, and detailed suggestions for preparing the Mass each day of the liturgical year. This years edition includes multicultural music suggestions and guidance.

This helpful and practical resource includes:

• Preaching points
• Additional Scripture insights for the Proper of Saints
• Music preparation guidance and song suggestions
• Ways to connect the liturgy to the Christian life
• Original Mass texts for Sundays, solemnities, and feasts of the Lord
• Seasonal worship committee agendas
• Ideas for celebrating other rites and customs
• An online supplement for preparing the sacramental rites
• Seasonal introductions
• Daily calendar preparation guides
• Dated entries with liturgical titles, lectionary citations, and vestment colors
• Scripture insights
• Brief biographies of the saints and blesseds
• Guidance for choosing among the options provided in the ritual texts