Preach: The Catholic Homilies Podcast
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Preach: The Catholic Homilies Podcast is a religion podcast hosted by America Media. It has 103 episodes, with the latest published March 2026.
Every Sunday, millions hear homilies. But what separates the forgettable from the inspiring? Preach, from America Media, goes behind the pulpit to reveal the art and craft of great Catholic preaching. Host Ricardo da Silva, S.J.—Jesuit priest and associate editor at America Media in NYC—features weekly homilies from outstanding preachers, followed by intimate conversations. From Scripture interpretation to delivery, discover what makes today’s most compelling Catholic voices so transformative.Read featured homilies and daily Scripture reflections at americamagazine.org/subscribePreach is supported by a generous grant from Lilly Endowment Inc., as part of its Compelling Preaching Initiative.
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Preaching the Risen Christ: Finding hope in addiction recovery
Preaching the Risen Christ: A Scripture Scholar on the first witnesses
Preaching the pillars of Lent: Fasting
Preaching the pillars of Lent: Almsgiving
Preaching the pillars of Lent: Prayer
A Preacher’s Guide to Lent: History and the Sunday readings
Catholic preaching in a traumatized Minnesota
There is room for Jesus: a Christmas homily on what Luke’s Gospel really says
Preaching (and living) Advent without rushing to Christmas
Christmas Carols: A secret lesson for preachers
Preaching Reconciliation: Confession isn’t just about sin—it’s an act of faith
Why preaching for the feast of this building matters
This bishop has confirmed 10,000 teens—here’s his advice on preaching for confirmation
Confirmation: Preach goodness and mission, not guilt and sin
Tolstoy, Dostoevsky, Shklovsky: Preaching lessons from Russian literature
Birthday parties, hugs, and God’s Love: Preaching First Communion to children
Baptism isn’t just about the baby
‘What do you ask of God’s church for your child?’: Preaching the Rite of Baptism
‘Sacraments aren’t vending machines’: Preaching God’s grace as encounter, not transaction
Preaching that cuts deep: the sharper edges of God’s Word
Bonus: Season 2 Survey + The Spiritual Life with Father James Martin, S.J.
The Eucharist is more than ritual—it makes us what we receive
‘There’s a monk in me’: Pope Leo's Scripture professor and an introverted preacher
More wild goose than gentle dove: a surprising Pentecost homily
Let art lead the homily: preaching the Ascension
The Augustinian roots of Pope Leo XIV: preach grace, not duty
What made Pope Francis a great preacher
A real-life shepherd and bestselling author on why Jesus’ likens his followers to sheep
A chaplain to fishermen preaches the risen Christ
When all feels lost, see what God is doing in Acts
Father Greg Boyle on living the resurrection this Easter—and every day
Luke Timothy Johnson on how to read Jesus’ Passion in Luke and John
Reading the woman caught in adultery in John’s Gospel: A Latina theologian on sin
Pain, shame, and family trauma: Fresh perspectives on the prodigal son
From the farm fields to the pulpit: Lessons from a bishop who sends seminarians to pick fruit alongside migrants
Living faith beyond Sunday: A preacher’s call to action
Luke Timothy Johnson on how to read Luke’s Gospel this Lent
Ash Wednesday: A day of grace and welcome for all—no exceptions
Bishop Budde's sermon: How Catholic preachers navigate politics from the ambo
Taizé head: Christian unity is about reconciliation, not theological disputes
MLK, Trump, and the wedding at Cana: A call to listen and heal
Embracing the simplicity of Jesus’ birth: A Christmas Eve homily inspired by Henri Nouwen
An unexpected focus for Gaudete Sunday: A homily on sin
What parents want in a homily for their children (and themselves)
Advent homilies inspired by Pope Francis’ writing on the Sacred Heart
The kingship of Christ reveals God's mercy, not condemnation
God lifts up the underdogs
After the election, people may know your political party—but will they know you’re a Christian?
Blindness is not a curse to be broken
LGBTQ Catholics deserve preaching that builds bridges—not barriers
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