“You see the light in people’s eyes come back and you see faces start to move instead of being frozen.” says Tom Weston, S.J.,  speaking about his experience ministering to people in addiction recovery. “The humanity is reborn […] it’s resurrection.”

 In this episode we continue our Easter series on preaching the hope of the resurrection in a broken world. Our guest Tom Weston, S.J. is a Jesuit priest, counsellor and man in long-term recovery, who has devoted most of his priestly life to working alongside people battling addiction—leading 12-step based retreats, offering counseling and spiritual accompaniment, and lecturing internationally. 

Together with host Ricardo da Silva, S.J., they discuss how we can all be witnesses to the resurrection and recipients of God’s grace, no matter how dark our lives may seem. 

Chapters:

  • 0:00 We can see the resurrection clearly in those in recovery
  • 7:00 Tom Weston’s homily
  • 17:07 God’s grace is greater than our human will power
  • 21:45 How much should a preacher reveal about themselves in a homily?
  • 25:00 Grace isn’t only for those in recovery
  • 26:40 What does the resurrection look like?
  • 28:47 Preaching hope in darkness

“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.