Liturgy

Books & Digital

The Evangelizing Liturgy DVD
Fr. Frank DeSiano, Paulist Evangelization Ministries

In this forty-minute video (DVD) Father Frank DeSiano takes us through the Mass with an eye-opening perspective. He looks at the Mass from the lens of evangelization—how the Word of God comes to us, and how we respond. He discusses five different parts of the Mass that express and deepen our conversion experience.

From Mass to Mission: Understanding the Mass and its Significance for Christian Life
Joyce Donahue, Trish Sullivan Vanni, Liturgy Training Publications, 2015

This resource comes in levels - for children, teens, and adults - and explores the parts of the Mass in a deeper way, helping people to better appreciate the meaning of the prayers, responses, acclamations, gestures, signs, and symbols. From Mass to Mission will inspire people to be more actively and consciously involved in the Mass and in the world as Christ’s disciples and witnesses. This booklet can be used by individuals, members of worship commissions, liturgical ministers, or in adult faith formation sessions. An accompanying leader’s guide is available. Adult level now available in Spanish. 

Liturgy and the New Evangelization
Timothy P. O'Malley (Liturgical Press, 2014)

In Liturgy and the New Evangelization, Timothy O'Malley provides a liturgical foundation to the church's New Evangelization. He examines questions pastoral ministers must treat in order to foster the renewal of humanity that the New Evangelization seeks to promote. Drawing on narrative, as well as theological concepts in biblical, patristic, and systematic theology, O'Malley invites readers into a renewed experience of the liturgical life of the church, learning to practice the art of self-giving love for the renewal of the world.

Preaching the Mystery of Faith
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

Preaching is evangelizing, making the Word come alive for the People of God. This task is central to the New Evangelization and the Church's renewal.The bishops' statement Preaching the Mystery of Faith: The Sunday Homily gives special attention to the biblical and theological foundations for effective liturgical preaching and considers the proper connection between the Sunday homily and the Church's liturgy and catechesis. Preaching the Mystery of Faith emphasizes the particular pastoral needs of our time that have prompted the call for a renewed evangelization.

Download a copy in English or Spanish from USCCB. 

Articles & Resources

Eucharist Resource for Parents
Tom Quinlan (Diocese of Joliet)

Evangelistic Preaching in the Catholic Tradition
Colleen Reiss Vermeulen (Church Life, Vol. 2, No 3)

Latinos, the Bible, and the New Evangelization
Claudio M. Burgaleta, S.J. (Church Life, Vol. 2, No. 3

The Renewal of Preaching in the Liturgical Homily for the New Evangelization
Gabriel DeChadarevian OP (Homiletics & Pastoral Review, November 24, 2013)

Verbum Domini: Preaching and the Personal Encounter with Christ 
Most Rev. Michael J. Byrnes (Church Life, Vol. 2, No. 3)

Digital Sunday Mass Resources

Any Given Sunday

AnyGivenSunday endeavors to bring the richness and beauty of the weekly Sunday readings alive for the young church. Reflections are written by some of the best-known Catholic youth speakers, musicians and comedians in the country. Receive a weekly update by going to the website.

Beyond Words - Mark Hart

The Beyond Words is a video podcast reflection on the upcoming Sunday Mass readings by Mark Hart.

"Between Sundays" - The Five Loaves

Each week Tom and Kimi Tomaszek provide a 6-8 minute weekly video reflection on the upcoming Sunday scriptures, accompanied by a contemporary Christian song from one of the artists at OCP. They offer Between Sundays freely as their commitment to the Gospel.

Lectio Divina - American Bible Society 

Lectio Divina is a weekly framework for a faithful and respectful reading of the Bible, coordinated with the Catholic lectionary calendar. (English and Spanish)

Sunday Connection - Loyola Press

God speaks to us in many ways, including through the Sunday Scripture readings. The Sunday Connection provides useful background and activities to better understand the upcoming Sunday's Scripture readings, helping you to connect the Scripture to daily life in a meaningful way. Includes activities for grades 1-8 and the whole family. 

Sunday Gospel Activities 

Sunday Gospel activities for children and families: coloring pages, lesson plans, Mass worksheets, crossword and word search puzzles and more to help prepare for Sunday’s Liturgy of the Word. 

This Week's Liturgy - Sadlier

This Week's Liturgy includes reflections and discussion questions on the readings for each Sunday and holy day liturgy. Activities for young people are included. Some materials for younger children can be printed out.
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