All new sermons for many occasions Acclaimed by Christian clergy of all denominations, Walter Burghardt delivers here 44 new homilies for liturgical seasons, weddings, feast days, and such miscellaneous occasions as graduations and convocations. In travelling around the world to preach, Burghardt says he does not bring the word of God there. Instead, he believes his role is to discern God's word where it already exists. This is part of his 4-part method, given in the introduction, for creating an effective sermon, one that goes beyond generalizations to speak meaningfully to this particular audience at this particular time. His sermons - -are each scripturally based, relating the homily's Biblical events to our own lives today -incorporate anecdotes and contemporary world affairs -use a classic 3-point structure for logical sequence -are literate, literary, graceful, and humane -passionately concern themselves with issues of justice