Singing for the Kingdom: the Last of the Homilies

Publisher Marketing: For almost half a century Trappist monk Matthew Kelty has delivered homilies to monks and retreatants in his unique style. Visitors at his monastery have been inspired, and challenged by his talks, given after Compline each evening, and monks have come to love and appreciate his preaching skills at Mass and in Chapter. In this collection of his homilies we read his reflections on life and death, the mysteries of faith, the monastic life from the inside, and his love of the Mass. Those who have heard Father Matthew speak will welcome this new volume, and those who have not will be introduced to a speaker and writer of exceptional talent. Contributor Bio:  Kelty, Matthew Matthew Kelty, a native of Boston, has been a monk of Gethsemani since 1960. Before that he served as an active priest in the Society of the Divine Word, both in the States, and in Papua New Guinea. His previous books include "Flute Solo" (Sheed, Andrews & McMeel), "Sermons in the Monastery, Call of the Wild Geese, " and "Singing for the Kingdom" (Cistercian Publications). Contributor Bio:  Paulsell, William O William O. Paulsell has had a career as a college professor, a seminary administrator, and a pastor. In addition to editing Father Matthew's homilies, he is also the author of Letters from a Hermit, a book about Father Matthew's nine-year life as a hermit in Papua New Guinea.