This is a book of short homilies on the Gospels for the Sundays and celebrations of Year A. The homilies concentrate on the core message of the Gospel and are catechetical in approach.Dr. Joseph Pollard has spent most of his priestly life in California where he served as Director of Adult Education for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles and later as Communications Officer. He has been pastor of two parishes and Director of the Theology Department at St. John's Seminary, Camarillo, California. He has done parish ministry in the West of Ireland and lectures in the School of Humanities at the Galway--Mayo Institute of Technology. He has received papal honors from Pope Paul VI and Pope John Paul II. Pollard currently lives in Castleblakeney, Co. Galway, Ireland. Published by Liturgy Training Publications.

Fresh Light: Homilies on the Gospels of Year A

Christian Books & Bibles

Joseph Pollard

Ministry & Evangelism

Hillenbrand Books

This is a book of short homilies on the Gospels for the Sundays and celebrations of Year B, featuring the Gospel of Mark. Each homily discusses in a simple and straightforward way the core message of the reading and its application to everyday life. It makes a wonderful companion and guide for those who prepare the homilies as well as those who want further reflection on what they hear at Mass. Published by Liturgy Training Publications.

Fresh Light: Homilies on the Gospels of Year B

This is a book of short homilies on the Gospels for the Sundays and celebrations of Year C. The homilies concentrate on the core message of the Gospel and are catechetical in approach.Dr. Joseph Pollard has spent most of his priestly life in California where he served as Director of Adult Education for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles and later as Communications Officer. He has been pastor of two parishes and Director of the Theology Department at St. John's Seminary, Camarillo, California. He has done parish ministry in the West of Ireland and lectures in the School of Humanities at the Galway--Mayo Institute of Technology. He has received papal honors from Pope Paul VI and Pope John Paul II. Pollard currently lives in Castleblakeney, Co. Galway, Ireland. Published by Liturgy Training Publications.

Fresh Light: Homilies on the Gospels of Year C

Liturgy Training Pubns

Many Catholics today have serious questions for their church on a range of topics, from the recent scandals, to the apparent gap between some teachings and the lived experience of the people, to authority and power in the church, to Catholic social values, etc. This is a pastoral reflection that attempts to answer many of these questions in a way that will encourage dialogue and further reflection. A valuable resource for questioning adults, for discussion groups or classroom sessions, for those returning to the church, and for all engaged in pastoral work within the church today. Joseph Pollard spent most of his priestly life in California where he served as Director of Adult Education for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles and later as its Communications Officer. ""Fr Pollard is a trained communicator, and he reads easily. After a lifetime's reflection and study, he has fresh insights on old problems.""--The Irish Catholic. ""Dr Pollard doesn't flinch in the face of even the most uncomfortable questions put to the Church in recent decades. [He] doesn't opt for comfortable or, for that matter, comforting answers""--The Furrow.

Bridging the Gap: Connecting with Questioning Catholics

Religion & Spirituality

Columba Books

A book of reflections for Lent to help the reader enter into the spirit of the season in preparation for Easter.

Return to Me

Columba Press