Welcome to the ONLINE home of Connections, the monthly newsletter of ideas and reflections for homilists and preachers.
As well as complete subscription information on Connections, you'll find a sampling of stories and meditations from past issues that you might want to use in your homily in the weeks ahead. Simply CLICK ON This Sunday on the menu bar above to access this material.
Also included is information on Connections DAILY, our NEW WEEKDAY homiletic resource. The DAILY is designed for the homilist who preach every day with one on the Gospel reading -- and one eye on the clock. CLICK ON The DAILY above for a sampling of reflections from this e-newsletter of brief, to-the-point reflections on weekday Gospel readings.
The most popular feature on the site is This Sunday's Gospel: exegetical notes and suggested homily points on the Gospel for this Sunday. Bookmark the page and check it every week as you prepare your homily/sermon. (PULL DOWN this page from This Sunday on the menu bar).
You'll also find information on special issues -- collections of stories, meditations and reflections on single topics and themes. Issues currently available in the series include Baptism, Confirmation/the Spirit of God, the Eucharist, reconciliation, Marriage/Weddings, Masses for the Dead/Funeral Liturgies, Mary the Mother of God, prayer, national observances and civic celebrations, the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA), and stewardship.
The More Resources pages include other resources published by MediaWorks, information on retreats and preaching workshops, and practical advice and help for effectively communicating the Word of God in your homily.
Check out Jay's Blog to participate in our ongoing discussion with the editor of Connections about the preaching craft and the ministry of communications.
Your suggestions, ideas and questions are always welcome and appreciated.
May the Christ who taught in parables bless and inspire you in your ministry as a communicator of the Father's Word to God's people!