Pio Nono Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 JMJ 2/17 - Servite Fathers The priests are probably going to kill me for recommending that you buy them a book for a gift, but this book is absolutely amazing: [url="http://www.amazon.com/Christian-Eloquence-Contemporary-Doctrinal-Preaching/dp/1595250050/sr=8-2/qid=1171723684/ref=sr_1_2/102-3230966-9689715?ie=UTF8&s=books"]Christian Eloquence: Contemporary Doctrinal Preaching[/url] This is a book on preaching written by a professor at Mundelein Seminary that is very good. It draws on the homiletic traditions of the Fathers of the Latin Church through the Middle Ages (it ends with Dean John Colet). It essentially outlines their methods and tactics with regards to preaching. On top of that, the author used to work in the communications industry, so he kinda knows what he's talking about. Just an idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tindomiel Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 That actually looks quite awesome. I bet my priest would love that. Most priests I know love anything relating to St. John Vianney (patron of Parish priests) as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homeschoolmom Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 It's a better gift than: [img]http://ec3.images-amazon.com/images/P/B000BOS322.01-A3CDPEGSIQM61V._AA280_SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg[/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJRod55 Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 Better yet.... [img]http://www.girlscoutsofscc.org/images/cookie_boxes.jpg[/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tindomiel Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 Not during Lent. Gosh.... you'd be creating a near occasion of sin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franciscanheart Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 I know many priests who would not have a problem with receiving a book. I've known many to receive much larger and far more more lavish items. I would TOTALLY get this for my priest friends. : Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissScripture Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 [quote name='homeschoolmom' post='1197856' date='Feb 17 2007, 11:00 AM']It's a better gift than: [img]http://ec3.images-amazon.com/images/P/B000BOS322.01-A3CDPEGSIQM61V._AA280_SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg[/img][/quote] It's a pretty good idea for them...I'm sure they can use it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissScripture Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 [quote name='hugheyforlife' post='1197891' date='Feb 17 2007, 11:24 AM']I know many priests who would not have a problem with receiving a book. I've known many to receive much larger and far more more lavish items. I would TOTALLY get this for my priest friends. :[/quote] Our priest bought two copies of the same book, once because he liked it so much. He eventually gave one to my dad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homeschoolmom Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 What does it say to your priest if you get him a book on preaching...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldbug16 Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 [quote name='homeschoolmom' post='1197856' date='Feb 17 2007, 12:00 PM']It's a better gift than: [img]http://ec3.images-amazon.com/images/P/B000BOS322.01-A3CDPEGSIQM61V._AA280_SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg[/img][/quote] We always get books for our young priest for Christmas.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pio Nono Posted February 17, 2007 Author Share Posted February 17, 2007 JMJ 2/17 - Servite Fathers [quote name='homeschoolmom' post='1197944' date='Feb 17 2007, 11:42 AM']What does it say to your priest if you get him a book on preaching...?[/quote] If he's a good preacher, it shouldn't say much of anything. But people are usually too timid to tell their priest that he's a carpy preacher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thy Geekdom Come Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 I'm sure it would be a great present for catechists, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franciscanheart Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 [quote name='homeschoolmom' post='1197944' date='Feb 17 2007, 11:42 AM']What does it say to your priest if you get him a book on preaching...?[/quote] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kateri05 Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 oooh ooh, what are some other priesty gift ideas, cuz our priest friend's birthday is coming up.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homeschoolmom Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 I need a gift idea for our priest. He's been kind enough to teach the parts of the mass in Latin to our homeschool co-op. Suggestions? I was thinking of getting him a plaque that says, "Dear Father, thanks for teaching us the parts of the Holy Mass. You rock!" in Latin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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