Pandemic Preaching: The Pulpit in a Year Like No Other

by David Garcia

Publisher:

Wipf and Stock

, 2021

Overview

The year of the COVID pandemic was a time like no other in modern history. A historical pandemic, a racial reckoning, a tense and bitterly divided political election, an insurrection at the capital, and the Texas record freeze created a year that will be long remembered. Preachers were charged with making some sense of what was happening and at the same time giving hope that the community would make it through this time together. Through a year of homilies based on the Catholic readings of Sundays and Feast days, Father David Garcia connects the stories of this historic year to the light of Scripture. The homilies weave human experiences with Hispanic culture and traditions as well as moral lessons and Catholic spirituality. Pandemic Preaching helps inspire all who have been through this difficult time with powerful stories and sound theological reflection. At the same time these writings challenge us to learn the lessons of this unique and difficult year for ourselves.

Praise for Pandemic Preaching

“Father David Garcia is widely admired for homilies that bring the light of God’s word to both dark and joyful times, everyday occurrences and life-altering events. Pandemic Preaching inspires us to grow in faith amidst the new realities that COVID-19 has unleashed in our lives.”

—Timothy Matovina, Professor, University of Notre Dame



“This collection of well-crafted homilies was a creative and profound way for Father David to offer pastoral care to a community practicing physical/social distancing during a pandemic. It created a sense of connection/community to recipients and helped us move into a future full of hope that God has promised.”

—Sally T. Gomez-Jung, Professor emerita, Oblate School of Theology



“Father David Garcia has commendably used his time as he began retirement during a COVID-19 year to reflect fruitfully on the Sunday readings, with one eye on the challenging times which we were all experiencing. In these homilies it is evident that Father David lives in the Word, Jesus, and walks with God’s people. Each homily invites a gracious encounter with the mystery of Jesus in the Eucharist.”

—Michael Boulette, Auxiliary Bishop, Archdiocese of San Antonio

Product Details

• Title: Pandemic Preaching: The Pulpit in a Year Like No Other
• Author: David Garcia
• Publisher: Wipf and Stock
• Print Publication Date: 2021
• Logos Release Date: 2021
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Ebook
• ISBNs: 9781666722130, 9781666722123, 9781666730500, 1666722138, 166672212X, 1666730505
• Resource ID: LLS:9781666722130
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2023-01-18T22:04:57Z

About the Author

David H. Garcia is a San Antonio priest of forty-six years, and well-known as rector of the historic San Fernando Cathedral, director of the World Heritage Old Spanish Missions and Senior Advisor to Catholic Relief Services. A Fellow at both Harvard and Notre Dame Universities, he brings a wealth of theology and pastoral experience as well as civic engagement to his preaching. This book is the result of many requests to publish his homilies.