Once Upon a Gospel: Inspiring Homilies and Insightful ReflectionsTwenty-Third Publications, 2008 - 610 pages When the words great homily come to mind, the name Bill Bausch inevitably pops up. Here he offers 100 new homilies, reflecting the liturgical year, holy days and holidays, and saying farewell to loved ones. All are shaped and finessed with stories. As Bausch himself says, We never exhaust the meaning of a good story. Truth wrapped in story is irresistibleand thats why I use stories. These homilies are irresistible as well! |
Contents
Introducing Matthew | 4 |
The Churchs New Year | 12 |
How Starbucks Saved My Life | 20 |
Wildflowers | 27 |
What Should We | 34 |
Do Not Be Afraid | 41 |
Common terms and phrases
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