Between the Ambo and the Altar, Year A: Biblical Preaching and The Roman Missal
Digital Logos Edition
Overview
The publication of The Roman Missal, Third Edition offers an opportunity for homilists to explore the relationship between the Sunday readings and the new Roman Missal. Between the Ambo and the Altar is the first book (Year A) in a three-volume series that presents scriptural, liturgical, and preaching commentary for Sundays, solemnities, and feasts throughout the year.
Each Sunday’s resources are presented in three sections: exploring the Scripture, connecting the Lectionary with the liturgy, and a homiletic strategy. DeBona takes the preacher through a meditation on the language of the Missal, suggests parallels to the Sunday Lectionary, and gives practical homiletic strategies, using core themes and images. It is hoped that the commentary advances a framework for homily preparation, so that preachers might savor the deep meaning of the word of God which unfolds each year in the liturgy" (Benedict XVI, Verbum Domini 52).
- Presents scriptural, liturgical, and preaching commentary for Sundays, solemnities, and feasts
- Suggests parallels to the Sunday Lectionary
- Gives practical homiletic strategies using core themes and images
- Introduction: Biblical Preaching and the New Roman Missal
- ADVENT
- First Sunday of Advent
- Second Sunday of Advent
- Third Sunday of Advent
- Fourth Sunday of Advent
- CHRISTMAS TIME
- The Nativity of the Lord (Vigil Mass)
- Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph
- Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God
- Second Sunday after the Nativity
- The Epiphany of the Lord
- The Baptism of the Lord
- LENT
- First Sunday of Lent
- Second Sunday of Lent
- Third Sunday of Lent
- Fourth Sunday of Lent
- Fifth Sunday of Lent
- HOLY WEEK
- Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord
- Thursday of the Lord’s Supper
- Friday of the Passion of the Lord
- Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord (The Easter Vigil in the Holy Night)
- Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord (At the Mass during the Day)
- EASTER TIME
- Second Sunday of Easter
- Third Sunday of Easter
- Fourth Sunday of Easter
- Fifth Sunday of Easter
- Sixth Sunday of Easter
- The Ascension of the Lord
- Seventh Sunday of Easter
- Pentecost Sunday
- ORDINARY TIME
- Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
- Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
- Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
- Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
- Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
- Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
- Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
- Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time
- Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
- Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
- Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time
- Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
- Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
- Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
- Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
- Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
- Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
- Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
- Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
- Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time
- Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
- Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
- Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
- Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
- Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
- Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
- Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
- Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time
- Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
- Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time
- Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
- Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
- SOLEMNITIES OF THE LORD DURING ORDINARY TIME
- The Most Holy Trinity
- The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
- The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
- Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
Down-to-earth, sensible, wise, inspirational and, above all, useful advice for anyone who preaches. This fine new book, by an author known for his plainspoken approach to life, will be a boon for both pastors, preachers and anyone who considers themselves ‘hearers of the word.’
—James Martin, SJ, author of The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Everything
A ground breaking and much needed commentary on the Sunday Liturgy that will benefit presiders, deacons and all involved in liturgical ministry and liturgical preparation. Insightful commentaries on the scripture readings accompanied, where appropriate, by comments on the prayers and prefaces of the day. A method for homily preparation and keen insights about the day's liturgy offered but never forced, suggestions offered but nothing demanded. This is a mature work that serves up things to ponder and pray about, that respects and even encourages the reader to go beyond what is so well stated here to serve the diversity of the Catholic parish today.
—Rev. Msgr. Kevin Irwin, Ordinary Professor of Liturgical Studies and Sacramental Theology, The Msgr. Walter J. Schmitz, S. S. Professor of Liturgical Studies, The Catholic University of America
The title Between the Ambo and the Altar could have been extended to include Summoned to Mission. Fr. DeBona provides the reader not only with insights into understanding God’s word, but also offers `tactics' on how to translate the word into everyday life. What a great service this volume is to preachers and students of Scripture.
—Bishop Robert Morneau, Auxiliary Bishop of Green Bay, Wisconsin
- Title: Between the Ambo and the Altar, Year A: Biblical Preaching and The Roman Missal
- Author: Guerric Debona
- Publisher: Liturgical Press
- Print Publication Date: 2013
- Pages: 316
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- ISBNs: 9780814634592, 0814634591
- Resource ID: LLS:AMBOALTARYEARA
- Resource Type: Bible Commentary
- Metadata Last Updated: 2025-03-12T18:00:11Z