Patricia A. Parachini, SNJM, DMin, has been involved in the preaching ministry for 18 years as a Professor of Homiletics; a workshop facilitator; and a resource person for liturgical preaching at St. Mary's Seminary and University, the Catholic University of America, Aquinas Summer Preaching Institute, and St. Paul's College.

Sr. Pat Parachini's small volume, rich in research, describes and gives a persuasive rationale for this important unleashing of the Spirit. She is clear, to the point, and fully conversant with this movement's theological, canonical, and pastoral implications. For those who wish to go deeper in their thinking about, and rationale for, lay preaching, there is no better or more thorough resource. Present this small volume as a gift to your Parish Worship Team and Pastoral Staff.Michael McGarry, CSP, Pastor, Newman Hall, University of California, Berkeley

• ContentsIntroduction  51.  A Historical Survey  9The Christian Scriptures  10The Early Church  11Leo the Great  12The Middle Ages  13Lay Preaching Returns  14The Fourth Lateran Council  16The Council of Trent  17The Twentieth Century  17Lessons from History  182. Mapping the Theological Terrain  20The Laity's Mandate  20The  Mission of the Church  21Suitability for Preaching   23Baptism as the Basis for the Mandate to Preach  24Preaching at Eucharist  263.  Perspective of the 1983 Code of Cannon Law  35The Ministry of the Divine Word  36Preaching the Word God  37Lay Preaching  38Liturgical Preaching: The Homily  39Summary: Lay Preaching in the 1983 Code of Canon Law  444.  Present Reality, Future Possibilities  46Lay Preaching Today  46The Question of Guidelines  49National Guidelines  50Diocesan Guidelines  51Possibilities for the Future  52Fundamental Questions  53Conclusion  59Notes  61Selected Bibliography  66

Patricia A. Parachini, SNJM, DMin, has been involved in the preaching ministry for 18 years as a Professor of Homiletics; a workshop facilitator; and a resource person for liturgical preaching at St. Mary's Seminary and University, the Catholic University of America, Aquinas Summer Preaching Institute, and St. Paul's College.

Sr. Pat Parachini's small volume, rich in research, describes and gives a persuasive rationale for this important unleashing of the Spirit. She is clear, to the point, and fully conversant with this movement's theological, canonical, and pastoral implications. For those who wish to go deeper in their thinking about, and rationale for, lay preaching, there is no better or more thorough resource. Present this small volume as a gift to your Parish Worship Team and Pastoral Staff.Michael McGarry, CSP, Pastor, Newman Hall, University of California, Berkeley

• ContentsIntroduction  51.  A Historical Survey  9The Christian Scriptures  10The Early Church  11Leo the Great  12The Middle Ages  13Lay Preaching Returns  14The Fourth Lateran Council  16The Council of Trent  17The Twentieth Century  17Lessons from History  182. Mapping the Theological Terrain  20The Laity's Mandate  20The  Mission of the Church  21Suitability for Preaching   23Baptism as the Basis for the Mandate to Preach  24Preaching at Eucharist  263.  Perspective of the 1983 Code of Cannon Law  35The Ministry of the Divine Word  36Preaching the Word God  37Lay Preaching  38Liturgical Preaching: The Homily  39Summary: Lay Preaching in the 1983 Code of Canon Law  444.  Present Reality, Future Possibilities  46Lay Preaching Today  46The Question of Guidelines  49National Guidelines  50Diocesan Guidelines  51Possibilities for the Future  52Fundamental Questions  53Conclusion  59Notes  61Selected Bibliography  66

Patricia A. Parachini, SNJM, DMin, has been involved in the preaching ministry for 18 years as a Professor of Homiletics; a workshop facilitator; and a resource person for liturgical preaching at St. Mary's Seminary and University, the Catholic University of America, Aquinas Summer Preaching Institute, and St. Paul's College.

Sr. Pat Parachini's small volume, rich in research, describes and gives a persuasive rationale for this important unleashing of the Spirit. She is clear, to the point, and fully conversant with this movement's theological, canonical, and pastoral implications. For those who wish to go deeper in their thinking about, and rationale for, lay preaching, there is no better or more thorough resource. Present this small volume as a gift to your Parish Worship Team and Pastoral Staff.Michael McGarry, CSP, Pastor, Newman Hall, University of California, Berkeley

• ContentsIntroduction  51.  A Historical Survey  9The Christian Scriptures  10The Early Church  11Leo the Great  12The Middle Ages  13Lay Preaching Returns  14The Fourth Lateran Council  16The Council of Trent  17The Twentieth Century  17Lessons from History  182. Mapping the Theological Terrain  20The Laity's Mandate  20The  Mission of the Church  21Suitability for Preaching   23Baptism as the Basis for the Mandate to Preach  24Preaching at Eucharist  263.  Perspective of the 1983 Code of Cannon Law  35The Ministry of the Divine Word  36Preaching the Word God  37Lay Preaching  38Liturgical Preaching: The Homily  39Summary: Lay Preaching in the 1983 Code of Canon Law  444.  Present Reality, Future Possibilities  46Lay Preaching Today  46The Question of Guidelines  49National Guidelines  50Diocesan Guidelines  51Possibilities for the Future  52Fundamental Questions  53Conclusion  59Notes  61Selected Bibliography  66