Cross, Resurrection, and Ascension: First Lesson Sermons for Lent/Easter: Cycle a

This book of sermons moves from the desert of Ash Wednesday to the cross of Calvary on Good Friday, to the empty tomb on Easter, and finally to Jesus' return to the Father. Richard Gribble's preaching style is vibrant and relevant to the person in the pew. The deeply spiritual content is punctuated by poignant story illustrations that illustrate the scriptural text and enlighten the listener. Preachers will find this book inspiring for their own sermons, while lay readers will discover rich insights to the Bible for their personal study and devotions. Contents include: Ash Wednesday: The Journey to Freedom Begins First Sunday in Lent: Greed Leads to Destruction Fourth Sunday in Lent: Looking to the Heart Maundy Thursday: Carrying on the Tradition Easter Sunday: Our Need to Talk With the Son Seventh Sunday of Easter: The Community of Life Ascension Sunday: Completing the Master's Work ... and others. Richard E. Gribble, CSC B.S., United States Naval Academy M.S., System Management, University of Southern California M.Div., Jesuit School of Theology at Berkeley S.T.M., Jesuit School of Theology at Berkeley Ph.D., Church History, The Catholic University of America A Roman Catholic priest, Richard Gribble is a member of the Congregation of Holy Cross and serves as assistant professor of history at Stonehill College, North Easton, Massachusetts.