homilies
Pope Francis to Catholics: ‘Who are you to judge others?’
By David Gibson — June 20, 2016
VATICAN CITY (RNS) Stop being hypocrites and take a look at yourself in the mirror -- without covering up your wrinkles -- the pontiff said in a sermon that reprised one of his favorite themes.
Pope Francis’ preaching style is low-key and mostly private
By Alessandro Speciale — April 22, 2013
VATICAN CITY (RNS) One of Pope Francis' innovations that has mostly remained off the radar screens so far: Every day at 7 a.m., he celebrates Mass with Vatican workers, and people are clamoring to learn more about his simple (and popular) homilies.
Catholic priests pushed to become better preachers
By Tim Townsend — November 26, 2012
ST. LOUIS (RNS) The Rev. Don Wester believes homilies should be practical and direct -- that they should draw a connection between the everyday struggles of parishioners and biblical truths. And it’s exactly the kind of preaching that Catholic bishops across America are hoping for as part of a new national effort to improve preaching at Catholic parishes. By Tim Townsend.
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