I migliori Pastors Priests And Guides podcast (2024)

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Blindness is not a curse to be broken 39:06

5d ago39:06

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Dr. Moira Egan does not relate to Bartimaeus, a blind man who encounters Jesus in Mk 10:46-52 and begs for sight. Moira was born blind, but she has never begged for sight. Why should blindness exempt her from the Kingdom of God? “There’s an assumption that, if any blind person were asked the open-ended question, ‘What do you want?’, ... they would …

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Practices to Prevent a Civil War Ep 9 (with Sophfronia Scott) 25:59

8d ago25:59

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Author and Teacher Sophfronia Scott reflects on the power of language to both destroy and mend the world, and then teaches a brilliant practice to help us see each other as we truly are. Both an inspiring and deeply practical episode. Show notes, links, and next steps at the Between Retreats Substack. Join us!…

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LGBTQ Catholics deserve preaching that builds bridges—not barriers 46:22

11d ago46:22

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This special episode of “Preach” features a live recording at the Outreach 2024 conference at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C, where Ricardo da Silva, S.J., is joined by panelists Carly Reidy, Jim Scholl, and Ish Ruiz to discuss how preaching can be a source of spiritual nourishment for LGBTQ+ Catholics and allies. A music minister of 20 y…

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Practices to Prevent a Civil War Ep 8 (with Ian Morgan Cron) 29:49

12d ago29:49

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Author, therapist, and priest Ian Morgan Cron helps us engage Practices to Prevent a Civil War through the lens of his upcoming book on the Twelves Steps. A fascinating and really insightful conversation. Show notes, links, and next steps are at the Between Retreats Substack.Di Pastors, Priests and Guides

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How to preach about poverty to wealthy parishioners—without guilt and shame 48:28

19d ago48:28

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“What keeps you and me knowingly, unknowingly, consciously, or unconsciously sad, because we’re possessed by what we possess—our possessions?” Father John Unni posed this question in a homily three years ago standing before his congregation at St. Cecilia Parish in Boston’s affluent Back Bay. “There’s no U-Haul after a hearse.” It is this introspec…

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Practices to Prevent a World War Ep 7 (with The Telos Group) 37:12

18d ago37:12

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Dave Davis and David Katibah from The Telos Group join us to talk about October 7th, Gaza, and the widening violence in the middle east. Out of the realities on the ground, they appeal to diverse communities of American peacemakers to stand with both Palestinians and Israelis to sustain dignity, freedom, and security for all. And they offer Six Pri…

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Practices to Prevent a Civil War Ep 6 (with Nina Barnes) 33:49

21d ago33:49

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Spiritual Director Nina Barnes helps us reflect on the great cloud of witnesses, the anger and cynicism of being awake right now, and the necessity of carrying each other. Join us at The Between Retreats Substack for notes, links, and more.Di Pastors, Priests and Guides

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Practices to Prevent a Civil War Ep 5 (with Shane Claiborne) 28:56

26d ago28:56

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Justice advocate and author Shane Claiborne helps us engage our hearts and our hands in the needs of the country. Especially the poor and forgotten. After sharing a couple stories, Shane teaches a historic practice to help us remove the plank in our own eye before we attempt to remove the speck in our neighbor's eye. Join us at The Between Retreats…

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Practices to Prevent a Civil War Ep 4 (with Shauna Niequist) 25:26

30d ago25:26

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Author Shauna Niequist invites us to stop scrolling and begin gathering. She reminds us about the power of the table and the necessity of being face to face with those we love and those we don't yet understand. A compelling and highly practical episode. Join us at The Between Retreats Substack for notes, links, and more.…

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Lean into love, not fear, this World Day of Migrants and Refugees, Beirut Jesuit pastor tells preachers 33:35

1M ago33:35

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St. Joseph Church in Beirut offers a sanctuary for migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers fleeing South Sudan, Syria, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, and many other conflict-torn nations. Daniel Corrou, S.J., pastor of the community, vividly recalls entering the 19th-century church immediately after the devastating 2020 blast in Lebanon’s capital. “It …

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Practices to Prevent a Civil War Ep 3 (with Drew Jackson) 27:43

1M ago27:43

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Poet and Preacher Drew Jackson reflects on the apocalyptic times we live in and the calling of the American church while things crumble. To carry us through these days, he calls us toward hope and teaches a powerful breath prayer from Colossians 3. Join us at The Between Retreats Substack for notes, links, and more.…

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Practices to Prevent a Civil War Ep 2 (with Rev Stephanie Spellers) 26:32

1M ago26:32

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Reverend Cannon Dr Stephanie Spellers shares her love for America and her ache for how we fall short of our ideals. And she teaches a practice based on four soul-opening questions. Join us at The Between Retreats Substack for notes, links, and more.Di Pastors, Priests and Guides

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How St. Phoebe is helping us hear more women’s voices in homilies 40:39

1M ago40:39

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When Ellie Hidalgo served as a pastoral associate at Dolores Mission Church in East Los Angeles, the priest asked her to lead Liturgy of the Word and Communion services on Thursdays to give him a day off. “I would often use stories of people acting with courage, loving their neighbor, serving as good Samaritans and living out Gospel values,” she sa…

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Practices to Prevent a Civil War, Ep 1 (with Brian McLaren) 27:14

1M ago27:14

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Author and public theologian Brian McLaren reflects on the rise of authoritarianism in our country and world, and teaches two powerful practices to help us choose the way of Christ instead. Join us at The Between Retreats Substack for notes, links, and more.Di Pastors, Priests and Guides

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Practices to Prevent a Civil War Introduction (with Aaron Niequist) 14:54

1M ago14:54

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Welcome to a three month series hosted by Pastors, Priests and Guides and The Eternal Current Podcast. Aaron Niequist welcomes a diverse group of guests to reflect on the question: "What are the practices that can form us into the kinds of people and communities who make Civil War less likely, and make God's dream for our world more possible?" Gues…

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Why did Jesus call Peter ‘Satan’?: Questioning the mysteries of Mark’s Gospel 37:46

2M ago37:46

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Why does Jesus rebuke Peter, admonishing him to “Get behind me, Satan”? What is behind Jesus’ stern warning to his disciples to “tell no one” about his miraculous deeds, the so-called “messianic secret”? As the church's Sunday lectionary cycle takes us deeper into the Gospel of Mark, this week on “Preach” we confront some of this Gospel's most perp…

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Timothy Radcliffe: Don't preach like a know-it-all. Be ‘a searcher, a doubter, a questioner.’ 41:16

2M ago41:16

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“Preach” is back! We're thrilled to launch our second season with Timothy Radcliffe, O.P., a renowned Dominican from the English Province, as our guest for the premiere episode. Timothy brings extensive experience as the former worldwide leader of his order, as well as a distinguished preacher, spiritual author, guide and sought-after retreat leade…

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Top preaching takeaways from the National Eucharistic Congress 35:55

3M ago35:55

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At the start of every “Preach” episode, we state the mission of the show: “We take you into the minds and hearts of some of the finest preachers in the Catholic Church; we listen to their homilies, learn what makes them great and draw inspiration to keep preaching the Good News.” This mission informed our decision to send host Ricardo da Silva, S.J…

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Writing a homily after the Trump assassination attempt 38:06

3M ago38:06

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“There were people who came up to me and said, ‘thank you for saying what you said about the rhetoric. I hope that the Biden people get this message.’ And then other people would stop and say, ‘thank you for what you said. This is [what] Trump people really need to hear.’” Greg Kandra shared, “so I think somehow by the grace of God, I walked to tha…

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Meet a ‘perpetual pilgrim’ on her way to the National Eucharistic Congress 22:45

4M ago22:45

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“We’re like the apostles,” says Shayla Elm. “We’re getting to walk with Jesus, like the apostles did; getting to learn from him, getting to see the ways that He brings people to Him that maybe you didn't think twice about, the people on the fringes.” On this episode of “Preach,” host Ricardo da Silva, S.J., talks with Shayla Elm, one of 24 young ad…

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How the Eucharistic Revival can help us love God more deeply 25:37

4M ago25:37

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“The Eucharist is the food that makes us hungry,” says Joe Laramie, S.J., so when he preaches, he hopes to stir his congregation “to deeper hunger for the Lord, to grow in deeper devotion to him.” Joe, the National Director of the Pope’s Prayer Network and a preacher for the National Eucharistic Revival, preaches for the Fourteenth Sunday of Ordina…

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Try writing your next homily in a coffee shop 37:56

5M ago37:56

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A homily is a public speech, so it only makes sense to write it in public, says Scott VanDerveer, who mostly writes his homilies sitting at a long shared table in a coffee shop. “I love looking up at whoever’s in line at the cash register at that moment and thinking, ‘Would this guy, or would this woman care about what I’m saying at all; would this…

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Never start a homily with these 4 words 37:32

5M ago37:32

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A surefire way to lose your congregation’s attention is to start a homily with “In today’s Gospel reading,” says Thomas Groome. “The purpose of good preaching,” he says, “is to bring our lives to God and God to our lives.” A preacher’s job, then, is to facilitate a meaningful conversation between the two. This week on “Preach,” Tom, a professor of …

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Preachers: Tell a story that will stay with your listeners long after the homily is over. 34:55

6M ago34:55

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Though Jesus preached in parables that still captivate us, not every story told in a homily has a similarly lasting impact. The Rev. Christopher Clohessy shares how preachers can craft stories that linger long after Mass is over. This week on “Preach,” host Ricardo da Silva, S.J., is joined by another South African priest. Chris is a priest of the …

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Ron Hansen on bringing fiction-writing techniques to homily writing 23:42

6M ago23:42

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Ron Hansen has written award-winning novels that have been turned into Hollywood hits. As an ordained deacon, he crafts equally compelling homilies. This week on “Preach,” Deacon Ron Hansen, a permanent deacon in the Archdiocese of Washington and a prolific author, preaches for the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord, Year B. His homily reflects…

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What young adults most need to hear in a homily 32:43

6M ago32:43

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While most parishes struggle to attract young members, Saint Clement Parish in Chicago stands out with a mostly young adult congregation. This week on “Preach,” the Rev. Peter Wojcik, the pastor of Saint Clement Parish in Chicago, Ill., preaches for the Sixth Sunday of Easter, Year B. In his homily, he reflects on the depth of Jesus’ committed love…

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A preacher should offer the congregation a challenge—not cheap grace 36:13

6M ago36:13

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Gemma Simmonds, C.J., a theologian and sister at the Cambridge Theological Federation in Cambridge, England, preaches for the Fifth Sunday in Easter, Year B: In her homily, she reflects on her experience of poverty in Brazil, giving significance to Christ’s words: “Make your home in me as I make mine in you.” Then, in the conversation with host Ric…

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Bishop Stowe preaches on the climate crisis for Good Shepherd Sunday 27:08

6M ago27:08

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“I think there's a major concern for living more in harmony with creation, which is a result of conversion,” says Bishop John Stowe, OFM Conv., “But I think Pope Francis is also, as our good shepherd, calling us to greater urgency to act because time is slipping away and we haven't done much.” Bishop John Stowe is a Conventual Franciscan, the third…

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6 Keep, Toss, and Re-purpose (with Sarah Bessey) 13:04

6M ago13:04

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Sarah Bessey joins Aaron Niequist for the third and final conversation about her book Field Notes for the Wilderness. As our faith evolves, how do we discern what to hold on to and what to let go? Sarah invites us into the simple but vital practice of keep, toss, and re-purpose.Di Pastors, Priests and Guides

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To be a good preacher, pray more and read widely 24:51

7M ago24:51

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Good preaching requires mastery of rhetoric, in particular the tools of repetition and organization. “Otherwise, they’re not gonna remember,” says John Baldovin, S.J. “This is a no-brainer, but beginning, middle and end, and not trying to make too many points” are key to a compelling homily. He also adds with hyperbolic emphasis, “If you want to be…

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5 Practices for the Wilderness (with Sarah Bessey) 30:10

7M ago30:10

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In this tender episode, Sarah Bessey offers a handful of life-giving practices for anyone finding themselves in the wilderness. Her courageous honesty and humble wisdom is a gift. Join this full journey at the Between Retreats Substack.Di Pastors, Priests and Guides

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Striking a chord: The debate on singing in the homily 34:15

7M ago34:15

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“Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!” This is how Kim Harris starts her homily for the Second Sunday of Easter—in joyous song. “When Thomas first the tidings heard / How they had seen the risen Lord / He doubted the disciples’ word. Alleluia!...” Such daring from the ambo has long struck a controversial chord with preachers and liturgists alike, promptin…

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4 Welcome to the Wilderness (with Sarah Bessey) 25:45

7M ago25:45

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Sarah Bessey joins Aaron Niequist for the first of a three part conversation about her book "Field Notes for the Wilderness: Practices for an Evolving Faith". In this first episode, Sarah gives helpful language for the beauty and agony of the wilderness, and shares her personal story. She is a gentle guide for all who have ever felt lost in their f…

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When preparing to preach, treat your homily like music 35:54

7M ago35:54

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In the Judeo-Christian tradition, God often makes Godself known through sound: be it a voice from a burning bush, a resounding clap of thunder or the blast of a trumpet. “God is revealed through sound,” affirms Ed Foley, O.F.M. Cap. “I think of a homily as sound theology,” he adds, “it’s acoustic engagement.” When preparing to preach, Ed, the Duns …

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Ukraine military chaplain: Preaching hope to a world at war on Good Friday 32:12

7M ago32:12

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When reflecting on the life, death and resurrection of the Lord while living in a state of military invasion and active war, Andriy Zelinskyy, S.J., says that “everything becomes more authentic.” For this Jesuit priest, who serves as the chief military chaplain of the Ukrainian-Greek Catholic Church, the task of preaching to those suffering in Ukra…

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3 Sabbath as Resistance (with Drew Jackson) 23:45

7M ago23:45

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Drew Jackson invites us to practice Sabbath in a conscious way. Even in our practice of rest, we stay awake to the realities that keep our neighbors from rest, and move toward them in solidarity. What needs to change so that everyone can rest?Di Pastors, Priests and Guides

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A Preacher’s Guide to Holy Week: These are long liturgies. Be brief! 42:53

8M ago42:53

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The liturgies of Holy Week need to be seen as a unity. With two weeks remaining before the start of this summit of the Christian year, the “Preach” team sought the expertise of two esteemed liturgical scholars and practitioners to give preachers a whistle-stop tour of the readings and liturgies for this sacred week. In conversation with “Preach” ho…

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The Invitation of Solidarity (with Drew Jackson) 18:09

8M ago18:09

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Drew Jackson continues his conversation with Aaron Niequist and invites into the practice and posture of Solidarity. "If we have no peace, it's because we have forgotten that we belong to each other." (St Mother Teresa)Di Pastors, Priests and Guides

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Father Rob Galea’s preaching strategies for reaching disengaged youth 33:23

8M ago33:23

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“Explain the resurrection to me in two minutes without using any church language.” This is the challenge that Father Rob Galea sets for his staff to ensure they can easily relate to the young people they serve. “That takes practice, and that takes hanging out with the kids and understanding the way they speak, the way they reason.” Rob, originally …

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Embracing the Mystery (with Drew Jackson) 26:07

8M ago26:07

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Drew Jackson sits down with Aaron Niequist for a three part conversation about mystery, solidarity, and Sabbath as Resistance. In this first episode, using stories and his own poetry, Drew invites us to begin with the questions rather than demand certainty.Di Aaron Niequist

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How a deacon’s past as a taxi driver fuels his preaching 43:43

8M ago43:43

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The best formation Deacon Steve Kramer has ever received were the four summers he spent as a taxi and limo driver. “It really prepared me for pastoral counseling,” he says of his year’s shuttling people back and forth. “They sit, they open their heart, and pretty much they figure out that they’ll never see you again. So they open up in a different …

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Meet a woman who teaches priests to preach 35:14

8M ago35:14

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“Effective preaching is like good butter sinking into warm toast,” says Karla Bellinger. “You’ve gotta give the Holy Spirit a little bit of time to do some work.” As the founding executive director of the Institute for Homiletics at the University of Dallas and president of the Catholic Association of Teachers of Homiletics, Karla is filled with bi…

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Try something new this Lent: Map out your homilies like an org chart 42:55

9M ago42:55

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Russell Pollitt, S.J., approaches his homilies in a manner unlike any other preacher the “Preach” team has yet seen. While some rely on verbatim manuscripts, detailed linear plans, or simply loose notes, when this South African Jesuit priest sits down to write his homily after praying on the Scriptures, the first thing he does is produce an org cha…

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The Vatican’s chief liturgist on why preachers need to take their homilies more seriously 46:09

9M ago46:09

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Cardinal Roche opens the Lenten season on “Preach: The Catholic Homilies Podcast” with a heartfelt message taken from the Scripture readings for Ash Wednesday: “Come back to me with all your heart.” When asked by host Ricardo da Silva, S.J., why he chose the theme of “Welcome Home” and not to preach “in a heavier way,” to emphasize the penitential …

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An update from the Preach team 38:35

9M ago38:35

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You may have seen that we haven’t had any episodes for the last two weeks. We are taking a break after the bumper set of episodes we put together for you during the Advent and Christmas seasons. We are reviewing the results of our survey—which you can still respond to here— and planning our offering for Lent. In the meantime, in this great week whe…

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The star first leads the wise men to Jerusalem—where Old and New Testament meet—not Bethlehem 34:07

10M ago34:07

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Preaching on the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord, David Neuhaus, S.J., explores a curiosity in the story of the Wise Men’s journey from the East to the Bethlehem manger. “Why didn’t the star take them straight to Bethlehem? Why did it take them to Jerusalem?,” he asks. "I think it took them to Jerusalem, as we are always taken to Jerusalem, b…

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A Syriac Catholic priest and father in Bethlehem preaches on the Feast of the Holy Family 34:48

10M ago34:48

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Yunan Frédéric, a Syriac Catholic priest living in Bethlehem with his Latina-American wife and their three children, preaches on the Feast of the Holy Family, even though the Syriac Church does not observe this feast in its liturgical calendar. For the past two years, he has served as the pastor of the Syriac Catholic community in Bethlehem; a smal…

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Keeping Christmas joy alive in our preaching—even amid war, violence and poverty 35:17

10M ago35:17

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The anticipated joy of Christmas unfolds against a backdrop of pain and violence this year. “I think one of the most important things in these extremely troubled times is that we do have the lights, both metaphorically and physically,” says Barbara Reid, O.P. “Our most important gift and our most important approach, not only to the advent and Chris…

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Preaching about joy starts with paying attention to life’s difficulties 31:19

11M ago31:19

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This week on 'Preach,' the script is flipped: Ricardo da Silva, S.J., the regular host, becomes the guest preacher, and Maggi Van Dorn, a usual producer, takes the mic as the host. Maggi and Ricardo, who work together extensively on “Preach,” “Hark! The stories behind our favorite Christmas carols” and “Inside the Vatican,” compare how preachers an…

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Preaching in Native American communities responding to generational trauma 36:24

11M ago36:24

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Despite his advanced studies in Scripture, it wasn’t until Victor Cancino, S.J., became the resident pastor at St. Ignatius Mission on the Flathead Indian Reservation in Western Montana that he properly grasped the Bible’s deep connections with Native American spirituality and practices. “The Bible is from a tribal world with a spirituality that is…

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