Cardinal Dolan Is America’s Preacher Par Excellence
COMMENTARY: As Vatican II taught that proclaiming the Gospel stands at the heart of priestly ministry, Cardinal Timothy Dolan spent decades giving that teaching a living, compelling voice.
Results from Tag: 'preaching'
IRS Ends 70-Year Gag Rule, Says Churches Can Now Endorse Political Candidates
The document points to numerous nonprofits that are allowed to opine on political candidacies even as churches remain barred from doing so.
Taking God’s Message to the Streets
‘As Catholics, we should be making everyone want who we have living inside of us: Jesus!’
Proclaim the Good News in the Midst of Bad
COMMENTARY: To proclaim the good news in every season, we must become the echo not just of Christ’s words but of his virtues.
Book Review: A Primer on How to Recover the Art of Preaching
Father Daniel Cardó’s ‘The Art of Preaching: A Theological and Practical Primer’ contains a wealth of basic teachings for those aiming to learn or improve the art of preaching.
Should Priests Speak About Party Politics?
In a nation flooded with partisan politics, the Kingship of Jesus Christ is the surest high ground.
What Is the Purpose of a Catholic Homily?
The point of a homily is not just to give us something to think about, or to lead us to make a minor change in our life. It’s to form us to become more like Jesus Christ.
‘Preaching Boot Camp’ Preps Priests-to-Be
Both Pope Francis and Benedict XVI have called for better homilies, and seminaries are using different strategies and feedback mechanisms to form preachers who inspire.
