Coming Soon: Available on November 27 from Paulist Press
Sunday Homilies
by William Bergen, S.J.
Father Bergen's Sunday Homilies is a three-volume collection of reflections on the Sunday Scripture readings for each week of the Liturgical Year―Years A, B, and C.
What are the Most Important Words in the Bible?
- A short homily from Fr. Bergen
Sunday Homilies: The Collection
Liturgical Year A
Drawn from more than forty years of preaching at St. Ignatius Church in Baltimore and St. Ignatius Loyola Church in New York,Sunday Homilies: Liturgical Year A gathers the wisdom, warmth, and pastoral insight of Fr. William Bergen, S.J. Each homily offers a clear, prayerful reflection on the Sunday readings from the Church’s Lectionary—organized by the seasons of Advent, Christmas, Lent, Easter, and Ordinary Time—and invites readers to enter more deeply into the rhythm of the liturgical year. Year A follows the Gospel of Matthew, with selections from John during the Easter season, offering a distinctive perspective on the life and teachings of Jesus. Whether used for personal meditation, group study, or as inspiration for preaching, this volume offers spiritual nourishment rooted in Scripture and grounded in lived faith.
Liturgical Year B
In Sunday Homilies: Liturgical Year B, Fr. William Bergen, S.J., brings together more than forty years of preaching experience to offer thoughtful, Scripture-based reflections for every Sunday and major feast. Each homily follows the Lectionary readings for the seasons of Advent, Christmas, Lent, Easter, and Ordinary Time. Year B centers on the Gospel of Mark, complemented by passages from John, emphasizing the supreme importance of faith, the call to discipleship, and the healing power of Christ. This volume invites readers to encounter the Word of God with renewed understanding and devotion, whether for personal reflection or preaching inspiration.
Liturgical Year C
Sunday Homilies: Liturgical Year C presents Fr. William Bergen, S.J.’s engaging and compassionate preaching, shaped by over forty years of ministry in Jesuit parishes. Following the Lectionary cycle, the homilies are arranged by the liturgical seasons of Advent, Christmas, Lent, Easter, and Ordinary Time. Year C focuses on the Gospel of Luke, highlighting the themes of mercy, compassion, and the universality of God’s love, while drawing in passages from John during the Easter season. This final volume completes the series, offering enduring insight and inspiration for both personal prayer and pastoral use.
About the Author
William Bergen, S.J. is a native of New York City and has been a Jesuit priest for the past sixty years. He has spent most of that time in parish ministry—first at Saint Ignatius Parish in Baltimore and then for the past thirty-five years at St. Ignatius Loyola Parish in New York City. Fr. Bergen has been on the staff of Mount Manresa Retreat House in Staten Island prior to its closing and an Adjunct Professor of Theology at St. Peter's College in Jersey City, NJ. Since his retirement at the end of 2024, he has continued to pursue his interest in Sacred Scripture and Christian spirituality.
