CHALLENGE OF THE GOSPEL - CYCLE C

Once again, in this the third and final volume of his thoughtful reflections on the Sunday Gospels, Father Slattery shows how St. Luke — whose writings so dominate the readings for Cycle C — manifests the compassion and love of Jesus for the poor, the downtrodden and the outcasts of this world. As in his other two volumes, Fr. Slattery challenges us to deny ourselves, take up our cross each day and to follow in the footsteps of Jesus. By pointing out the ways in which the Gospel message can and must be lived if it is to bear fruit in our lives and in the world in which we live, he once again afflicts the comfortable and comforts the afflicted in challenging us to take that message to heart and to put it into practice every day. All who consult this volume will find their lives and liturgical worship meaningfully enhanced by a careful consideration and application of the thoughts and sentiments expressed herein. Priests and deacons will likewise find much that will be helpful in their homily preparation.

About the Author: A native of Dublin, Ireland, Fr. Joe Slattery was ordained for the diocese of Richmond, Virginia in June 1966. After spending several years in parish and adult education work for the diocese, he accepted an invitation to spend some time in the missions, first as Director of Ministry to Priests for the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference and then as part-time lecturer at St. John Vianney National Seminary in Pretoria (1997 – 2002). In 2003, he taught courses in biblical and pastoral studies at St. Charles Lwanga National Seminary in Windhoek, Namibia. Upon his return to the States, he was made pastor of The Church of the Holy Family in Virginia Beach, Virginia where he presently resides.