Chapters are “Hospitality: Our Roots and Traditions,” “Hospitality: Signs and Earmarks,” “Sacramental Moments: Sunday Liturgy,” “Sacramental Moments: First Eucharist,” “Sacramental Moments: First Reconciliation,” “Ushering,” “Teaching,” “Serving,” “Greeting,” and “Day by Day.” Also includes a Conclusion, References, a “Litany of Hospitality,” a sample “Baptismal Follow-up Letter,” and an “Examination of Conscience for a Member of the Assembly.”

Msgr. James A. Comiskey, formerly rector of Christ the King Cathedral in Lubbock, Texas, is a founding member of the Southwest Liturgical Conference. He is the author of This Is Our Church, Esta es nuestra Iglesia, The Ministry of Hospitality and El Ministerio de la Hospitalidad published by Liturgical Press.

"Msgr. James Comiskey provides a wonderful, pastoral and practical guide to parish hospitality in this book. It is clear that he draws from many years of experience as a successful pastor. Pastors and other parish leaders will find his practical experiences worth imitating in order to have a joyful spirit of hospitality for the parishioners. I recommend it highly!"

"Whether it was for a young child, a woman with a serious ailment, someone with a physical disability, or a ‘stranger’ with whom ‘good folks’ did not associate, Jesus always was ready to offer an attentive ear, a shoulder to cry on, a word of love and acceptance. His example provides the foundation for all forms of hospitality in the Church today. Monsignor James Comiskey, rector emeritus of Christ the King Cathedral in Lubbock, TX, offers timely practical advice on this ministry of hospitality, a ministry that belongs to all the Christian faithful. The best that I can add to what he has written is, ‘Do what the good Monsignor says!’ Christian hospitality is renewing. And it is infectious."