A Theology of Ministry for Lay Eucharistic Preaching
Document Type
Book Chapter
Publication Date
2025
Publication Title
Lay Eucharistic Preaching in a Synodal Catholic Church
Abstract
Twenty-seven preachers and theologians from around the world met in St. Louis in March 2024 to ask if a synodal church in mission could make a theological case to commission a more extensive and diverse pool of qualified lay preachers and evangelists to preach the Word of God at the Eucharist. Lay Eucharistic Preaching in a Synodal Catholic Church exemplifies the recommendations proposed at the gathering to lend support and breathe life into the assembly’s experience of the homily at Mass.
In this collection, theologians and practitioners provide a synodal roadmap for eucharistic preaching that responds to the signs of the times. This symposium’s papers and conversations include the theological and ministerial possibilities for lay eucharistic preaching by amending canon 767 and extending installed ministries, such as lector, catechist, or a newly instituted ministry of lay preacher. Lay Eucharistic Preaching in a Synodal Catholic Church presents the St. Louis symposium’s talks and responses and includes papers by several participants to set the question in context.
Recommended Citation
Hahnenberg, Edward, "A Theology of Ministry for Lay Eucharistic Preaching" (2025). 2025 Faculty Bibliography. 45.
https://collected.jcu.edu/fac_bib_2025/45
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