After preaching on the Transfiguration of Christ on Mount Tabor in Luke’s Gospel, the Rev. Daniel Kingsley shares how preachers are called to convey hope: “Sometimes, it’s hope that gives people the motivation to see tomorrow.”
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“Preach: The Catholic Homilies Podcast,” hosted by Ricardo da Silva, S.J., helps Christian preachers develop their craft and captivate their congregations in more effective ways.
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How to read Luke’s Gospel this Lent: Advice from Scripture scholar Luke Timothy Johnson
In this episode, released ahead of the First Sunday of Lent, Year C, “Preach” host Ricardo da Silva, S.J., first invites Professor Johnson to explore key themes in Luke’s Gospel.
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Ash Wednesday: A day of grace and welcome for all—no exceptions
In a conversation with host Ricardo da Silva, S.J., on “Preach,” James Hanvey, S.J., reflects on the universal appeal of Ash Wednesday: “Everyone is drawn to the ashes—for whatever reason.”
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Bishop Budde’s sermon: How Catholic preachers navigate politics from the ambo
In this episode, we’re exploring how some faith leaders navigate the challenge of speaking out without compromising their spiritual mission when addressing political issues from the ambo.
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Taizé head: Christian unity is about reconciliation, not theological disputes
Brother Matthew of Taizé challenges us to “dare to go towards the other,” emphasizing reconciliation and communion during the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity on “Preach.”
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MLK, Trump and the wedding at Cana: A call to listen and heal
On “Preach” this week, the Rev. Kareem Smith, pastor of St. Michael the Archangel Church in Co-op City, the Bronx, reflects with host Ricardo da Silva, S.J., on the Gospel reading for the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time—the wedding at Cana.
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Embracing the simplicity of Jesus’ birth: A Christmas Eve homily inspired by Henri Nouwen
Inspired by his friend and mentor Henri Nouwen, Metropolitan Borys Gudziak, leader of Ukrainian Catholics in the U.S., invites listeners in his Christmas Eve homily to approach the manger with renewed awe and openness.
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An unexpected focus for Gaudete Sunday: A homily on sin
This week on “Preach,” the Rev. Justin Lopina joins host Ricardo da Silva, S.J., to discuss how John the Baptist’s call to repentance in the Gospel for Gaudete Sunday leads to joy more than simply moral obligations.
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What parents want in a homily for their children (and themselves)
This special “Preach” episode features a panel discussion on how preachers can deliver a homily that captures the hopes of younger audiences—from toddlers to teens—while keeping the entire congregation engaged.
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Advent homilies inspired by Pope Francis’ writing on the Sacred Heart
Sam Sawyer, S.J., editor-in-chief of America Media, returns to “Preach” to discuss his Advent homily series, designed to be more cohesive than the usual week-to-week, stand-alone Sunday homilies that preachers typically prepare.