The year of the COVID pandemic was a time like no other in modern history. A historical pandemic, a racial reckoning, a tense and bitterly divided political election, an insurrection at the capital, and the Texas record freeze created a year that will be long remembered. Preachers were charged with making some sense of what was happening and at the same time giving hope that the community would make it through this time together. Through a year of homilies based on the Catholic readings of Sundays and Feast days, Father David Garcia connects the stories of this historic year to the light of Scripture. The homilies weave human experiences with Hispanic culture and traditions as well as moral lessons and Catholic spirituality. Pandemic Preaching helps inspire all who have been through this difficult time with powerful stories and sound theological reflection. At the same time these writings challenge us to learn the lessons of this unique and difficult year for ourselves.

David H. Garcia is a San Antonio priest of forty-six years, and well-known as rector of the historic San Fernando Cathedral, director of the World Heritage Old Spanish Missions and Senior Advisor to Catholic Relief Services. A Fellow at both Harvard and Notre Dame Universities, he brings a wealth of theology and pastoral experience as well as civic engagement to his preaching. This book is the result of many requests to publish his homilies.