Fresh from the Word

Fresh From the Word gathers together Rosalind Brown's acclaimed reflections on the Sunday Lectionary readings which appeared in the Church Times every week for three years.

Now expanded and arranged for use in any liturgical year, and with an additional section for saints' days and festivals, this comprehensive preaching companion provides an inspiring resource for worship throughout the year.

Noted for their insightful, distilled wisdom and practical focus, these scripture reflections draw on the breadth of the Christian spiritual tradition to illuminate the Lectionary readings and open up their meaning for Christian living today, offering a trusted guide for all who share in the ministry of the word.Many illustrious names have written the Church Times' weekly reflections on the Sunday Lectionary readings, but none received as many requests for their work in permanent book form as Rosalind Brown, who contributed a regular column between 2012 and 2014.

For every Sunday of Years A, B and C, as well as Principal Holy Days, feasts and festivals, Rosalind offers informed reflections and commentary on the Lectionary readings for all who preach week by week.

With great sensitivity to congregational needs, a dependable capacity for relating the Bible to real life and with her outstanding gifts as a writer, Rosalind offers encouragement and guidance for the privileged task of preaching.