A Good News Spirituality - Finding Holiness in Parish Life (Paperback)

The Sunday homily is not the only form of preaching. The expanded role of lay people has made them ministers of the Word in many settings. This work of leadership formation helps lay ministers preach the Word more effectively by growing in holiness themselves and thus encouraging others to grow in holiness. The author builds on the tradition of Vatican II and John Paul II and presents the material appealingly. A Good News Spirituality-- --situates the Church's difficult teachings on sexuality, consumerism, etc., within the perspective of divine love, rather than in seemingly arbitrary rules --helps lay ministers present an attainable vision of holiness --emphasizes the joy of moral living --shows how to portray sin firmly as the antithesis of holiness --shows how holiness leads to happiness, a better family and marriage, and social justice This is a solid title for-- o catechists o lay preachers o ministry teams o evangelization teams o RCIA sponsors o DREs o lectors o visitors to the sick o pastors to give as gifts for all the above