Come Follow Me. Discipleship Reflections on the Sunday Gospel Readings for Liturgical Year C - Softcover

Mueggenborg, Daniel H

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0852448767 ISBN 13: 9780852448762

Publisher: Gracewing, 2015

Synopsis

In recent years there has been an intensified focus on the development of discipleship-based parish ministries especially in the Catholic Church. Making disciples is the great and enduring Commission Jesus gave to the Church in Matthew 28:19. Contemporary writings by Sherry Weddell, Rev. Michael White, Rev. James Mallon and others along with movements like FOCUS Missionaries, the Augustine Institute, Dynamic Catholic, Real Life Catholic, Word on Fire, and Amazing Parish have all assisted in the transformation of parochial ministries from maintenance to mission-focused endeavors. In this book, Monsignor Mueggenborg presents a simple resource that can help enrich the faith lives of parishioners and assist them in becoming missionary disciples. These reflections are based on the Gospel readings assigned to a given Sunday in the Liturgical Year. Each reflection identifies some significant elements in the Gospel passage followed by application questions that challenge a disciple's faith life. The reflections are designed for use in either small group bible studies or as a resource for individual prayer and contemplation. The reflections intentionally start with the brevity and simplicity of Advent before developing into more complex explorations of the biblical text as the year progresses. The Word of God is alive, powerful, and sharper than a two edged sword (Heb 4:12). Come Follow Me is a tried and proven resource that helps to unleash the power of the Word in the hearts of Christ's disciples.

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About the Author:

MOST REVEREND DANIEL MUEGGENBORG is an Auxiliary Bishop of Seattle, Washington, nominated by Pope Francis in April 2017. He was ordained priest in 1989 and received the License Degree in Sacred Theology from the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome with a specialization in Biblical Theology in 1990. He has served in various ministry assignments including high school, university, parish, diocesan, and seminary settings, most recently as Pastor of the Parish of Christ the King in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Review:

What's becoming so evident is that the markers of a vibrant, fruitful spiritual life for a Catholic are full and faithful participation at Sunday Mass. More and more of our people are eager to prepare better for that highlight of the week. Monsignor Mueggenborg's thoughtful, incisive reflection on God's Word each Sabbath is just what we-people and preachers-need. His Eminence Timothy Cardinal Dolan, Archbishop of New York Penetrating reflections on the Word proclaimed at Sunday Mass, from an experienced pastor who knows how to challenge his people to see the world through Biblical lenses in order to live out the New Evangelization. George Weigel, Distinguished Senior Fellow, Ethics and Public Policy Center, Washington, DC Come Follow Me is a powerful spiritual tool for both priests and laity alike. In each of these meditations,Msgr Daniel Mueggenborg inspires and challenges the reader to ponder more deeply on our response to the Lord's invitation to "follow Me". These reflections open for us the rich spiritual treasure of each Sunday's readings and beckon us to respond more fully and to deepen our friendship with the Lord Jesus. Come Follow Me is a special gift to assist every reader in their faith development. In a special way for my brother priests, I recommend Come Follow Me as a valuable guide for homily preparation and pastoral reflection. Most Rev. James Checchio, Bishop of Metuchen, New Jersey Rector of the Pontifical North American College (2006-2016)

About this edition

• Publisher: Gracewing
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 0852448767
• ISBN 13: 9780852448762
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 424