preaching
Texas evangelist and philanthropist Howard E. Butt Jr. dies
By Lauren Markoe — September 13, 2016
(RNS) He was expected to take over the family's highly successful chain of grocery stories. He turned to preaching instead.
Top of the church shopper’s list: Strong preaching
By Lauren Markoe — August 23, 2016
(RNS) Nothing beats a great sermon, the research shows.
Vatican newspaper essays say women should preach at Mass
By David Gibson — March 2, 2016
(RNS) The role has been reserved almost exclusively to the all-male priesthood for nearly 800 years.
Is pulpit plagiarism on the rise? Some blame the Internet
By Sarah Pulliam Bailey — June 4, 2014
(RNS) Plagiarism has been a long-standing issue among pastors, who are expected to churn out fresh content each week for sermons while in some cases also penning best-selling books.
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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