<p>Looking for homily suggestions that faithfully represent the Scripture readings and offer hearers of the text practical applications for Christian life?<em> Homilies for Weekdays</em>, the first of two volumes by Father Don Talafous, OSB, contains creative suggestions of what a homilist might say about the daily readings for the two-year Lectionary cycle.</p><p>This extensive compilation for each day is a result of Father Talafous' many years of experience in preparing homilies. Written on both a popular and pastoral level, these homily ideas may also serve as daily reflections or meditations on the Scriptural texts for readers interested in nourishing their Christian lives with Scripture.</p><p><em>Don Talafous, OSB, PhD, serves as alumni chaplain for Saint John's University, Collegeville, Minnesota, and is the author of </em>The Risk in Believing<em> and </em>A Word for the Day<em>, published by Liturgical Press. </em></p><p> </p>