- A reader-friendly workbook design- Introductions to the liturgical seasons with an eye toward preaching.- Designed to assist those who use the Revised Common Lectionary, the Episcopal lectionary (BCP), and the Roman Catholic lectionary.- Brief exegesis of the lessons and homiletical reflections on their themes.- References to culture, media, and contemporary events with practical suggestions for incorporating these into sermons.- Prayers, quotations, and meditations that address the preacher spiritually.