Never start a homily with these 4 words

Thomas Groome preaches for the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, Year B

An episode of the Preach: The Catholic Homilies Podcast podcast, hosted by America Media, titled "Never start a homily with these 4 words" was published on May 20, 2024 and runs 37 minutes.

May 20, 2024 ·37m · Preach: The Catholic Homilies Podcast

Summary

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 theology and religious education at Boston College’s School of Theology and Ministry, preaches for the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, Year B. Rather than speaking in theological abstractions, Tom uses a relatable concept - relationships - to illuminate the mystery of the Trinity, making it accessible to all. Tom joins host and co-producer Ricardo da Silva, S.J. and former student and co-producer Maggi Van Dorn, guest co-host for this episode, to share devices for connecting Scripture to everyday experience. He discusses his use of silence to deepen the congregation’s encounter with God and themselves, and shares insights gained from the 20 years he served as a priest, and now nearly 50 years as a teacher, including how he found his unique preaching voice. Read Tom’s homily Read the Scripture readings for the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, Year B Get daily Scripture reflections and support “Preach” by becoming a digital subscriber to America Magazine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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