Keyed to the Revised Common Lectionary, Book of Common Prayer, and Roman Catholic Lectionary for Mass, this book provides historical background, textual exegesis, and guidance for preaching on forty-six festivals and solemnities of the church year, including specifically Roman Catholic solemnities, as well as guidance for preaching on national occasions and special congregational focus days where services and occasion- appropriate sermons are often offered. Contributors include: Gordon W. Lathrop, Philadelphia Lutheran Seminary; William F. Brosend II, School of Theology at the University of the South; Craig Satterlee, Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago; Bill Doggett, Christ Episcopal, Washington, D.C./Washington National Cathedral; Ruth Meyers, Seabury Western Theological Seminary; Gail Ramshaw, Temple University; Gerard S. Sloyan, Temple University and Catholic University of America; and Jennifer Lord, Austin Presbyterian Seminary.