I call these notes, First Impressions. They are my thoughts early in the week as I reflect on the following Sunday's scripture readings. January 28, 2007. They suggest possible paths the preacher might follow in developing a homily. Sometimes I do an extended reflection; sometimes allude to scriptural interpretations; sometimes focus on one or two images in the readings. It varies, after all it's still early in the week! You may find these thoughts useful in your own preaching or in your personal reflections as you prepare for Sunday's liturgical celebration.

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Bienvenidos a esta página que quiere ser servicio y ayuda a todos los predicadores de la Palabra. Está desarrollado por los Padres Dominicos Carmen Mele e Isidoro Vicente, ambos miembros de la Provincia de los Dominicos del Sur -USA de San Martín de Porres. Esperamos que Sacerdotes, Diáconos, y seglares encuentren en ella un aliciente que fomente su creatividad y un punto de partida para impartir y proclamar la Palabra de Dios ante la Asamblea Dominical o en grupos pastorales de reflexión.

Homily reflections in Spanish

Like "First Impressions", "Homilias Dominicales" is a preacher's early reflections on the upcoming Sunday's readings and liturgy. This is not a translation of the English version. These reflections are be written by Angel Del Rio, OP, Dolorita Martinez, OP, Brian Pierce, OP, Angel Mendez, OP and Carmen Mele, OP.

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First Impressions Volume Two (Subscriber's Reflections)

Volume Two includes the freely shared contributions of the subscribers to Preachers' Exchange. Contributors are ordained, religious, and lay men and women from around the world. You can access these through the main page or by clicking the above link.

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1.  CD Available:    “FIRST IMPRESSIONS: PREACHING REFLECTIONS ON LITURGICAL YEAR B”    This compilation, from past “First Impressions,”  includes two reflections on almost all Sundays and major feasts for the upcoming liturgical year.  For more information and to purchase go to:   http://www.judeop.org/

2.  I get notes from people responding to these reflections.  Sometimes they tell  how they use “First Impressions” in their ministry and for personal use. Others respond to the reflections, make suggestions and additions.  I think our readers  would benefit from these additional thoughts. If you drop me a BRIEF  note, I will be happy to add your thoughts and reflections to my own.  (Judeop@Juno.com)

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4.  “Homilias Dominicales”-- these Spanish reflections are written by three  friars of the Southern Dominican Province,   Leobardo Almazan, Juan Torres, OP , Wilmo Candanedo, OP   and two Dominican sisters, Regina Mc Carthy, OP and Doris Regan, OP.   Like “First Impressions”, “Homilias Dominicales” are a preacher’s early reflections on the upcoming Sunday readings and liturgy.  So, if you or a friend would like to receive “Homilias Dominicales” drop a note to John Boll, O.P. at: jboll@opsouth.org)

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Thank you.                              
Blessings on your preaching,                                        
Jude Siciliano, O.P., Promoter of Preaching, Southern Dominican Province, USA