New Proclamation Commentary on Feasts, Holy Days, and Other CelebrationsKeyed to the Revised Common Lectionary, Book of Common Prayer, and Roman Catholic Lectionary for Mass, this book provides historical background, textual exegesis, and guidance for preaching on forty-six festivals and solemnities of the church year, including specifically Roman Catholic solemnities, as well as guidance for preaching on national occasions and special congregational focus days where services and occasion- appropriate sermons are often offered. |
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