Teaching Preaching

In this episode of Teaching Preaching, Dcn. Steve Kramer and Kiki Latimer interview Fr. Joel Siepp on his Vocation and his Love of Preaching (April 21, 2026)

In this episode of Teaching Preaching, Dcn. Steve Kramer and Kiki Latimer interview Fr. John Cush, Homiletics & Pastoral Review and St. Joseph's-Dunwoodie Seminary (March 13, 2026)In this episode of Teaching Preaching, Dcn. Steve Kramer and Kiki Latimer interview Fr. John Cush, editor of Homiletics & Pastoral Review. Your Faith Has Saved You: Homilies for Liturgical Year A–Sundays, Solemnities, and Some Feasts This book is a collection of homilies for Sundays, solemnities, and major feasts in the Church’s Year A liturgical cycle. It opens with an exploration of Saint Matthew’s Christology, presenting Jesus as the fulfillment of Scripture, the authoritative Teacher, Emmanuel, and the herald of the Kingdom of Heaven. The homilies follow the liturgical year from Advent through Christ the King, offering theological reflection rooted in Scripture, tradition, and pastoral application. Designed for clergy and serious lay readers, this volume supports faithful, disciplined preaching and invites deeper participation in the Church’s liturgical and spiritual life.https://enroutebooksandmedia.com/yourfaithhassavedyou-yeara/ Your Faith Has Saved You: Homilies for Liturgical Year C–Sundays, Solemnities, and Some FeastsThis book is a collection of homilies crafted for Sundays, solemnities, and significant feasts in the liturgical calendar’s Year C cycle. The book begins with an exploration of the Christology of the Gospel of Luke, emphasizing Jesus as the universal and compassionate Savior, deeply rooted in the fulfillment of God’s promises. It outlines themes central to Luke’s Gospel, such as Jesus’ outreach to the marginalized, His Spirit-filled mission, and the role of prayer in His ministry. The homilies span various liturgical occasions, from Advent through the Solemnity of Christ the King, offering reflections on scripture readings and their applications to contemporary Christian life. Each homily emphasizes theological insights, pastoral care, and practical spirituality. For instance, during Advent, Cush urges believers to rekindle an eschatological focus, while Christmas homilies highlight the paradox of God’s incarnation as a vulnerable child. Themes of mercy, humility, and discipleship pervade, inviting readers to deepen their faith and emulate Christ’s compassion. This work integrates historical, scriptural, and doctrinal elements, making it a rich resource for clergy and laity alike. Its reflections encourage a vibrant, prayerful engagement with the liturgical year, inspiring Christians to live out their faith authentically in daily life. https://enroutebooksandmedia.com/yourfaithhassavedyou-yearc/

In this episode of Teaching Preaching, Dcn. Steve Kramer and Kiki Latimer interview Deacon Dominic Cerrato, Ph.D., on his Ministry and Love of Preaching (February 17, 2026)

In this episode of Teaching Preaching, Dcn. Steve Kramer and Kiki Latimer interview Fr. James Kubicki on the art of preaching.

In this episode of Teaching Preaching, Dcn. Steve Kramer and Kiki Latimer interview Rev. Jerome Magat, SThD, Vice Rector and Associate Professor of Moral Theology at St. Patrick's Seminary (November 21, 2025)Ordained in 2002 for the Catholic Diocese of Arlington (Virginia), Fr. Magat serves as Vice-Rector of the seminary, Director for the M.Div. Program, and as professor of moral theology, liturgy, and homiletics. Fr. Magat has worked in seminary formation for over 12 years, having served on four different seminary faculties. In 2023, Fr. Magat garnered the Joseph Koterski, SJ Fellowship as a new member of the Academy Catholic Theology, based in his native Washington, D.C. He also serves as President of the Board of Directors of the Guadalupe Free Clinic of Colonial Beach, the Arlington Diocese’s first free medical clinic for the poor, which he founded in 2005.Rev. Geronimo (Jerome) Magat, S.T.D. – St. Patrick's Seminary

In this episode of Teaching Preaching, Dcn. Steve Kramer and Kiki Latimer talk with Fr. Henry Nguyen, SCJ, on his role as Vocations for the Priests of the Sacred Heart (October 16, 2025)

In this episode of Teaching Preaching, Dcn. Steve Kramer and Kiki Latimer talk with Melissa Flaim on her coaching work with CUA and the Sheen Preaching Initiative. (September 29, 2025)

In this episode of Teaching Preaching, Dcn. Steve Kramer and Kiki Latimer interview Fr. Matt Solarz, St. Leo’s Catholic Church in Lewistown and Holy Family Catholic Church in Winifred, Montana (July 24, 2025)

In this episode of Teaching Preaching, Dcn. Steve Kramer and Kiki Latimer interview Fr. Aaron Laskiewicz, Pastor of St. Mary's Parish in Hales Corners, WI.

In this episode of Teaching Preaching, Dcn. Steve Kramer and Kiki Latimer interview Fr. Stephen Huffstetter, SCJ, Rector of Sacred Heart Seminary and School of Theology. (May 22, 2025)

In this episode of Teaching Preaching, Dcn. Steve Kramer and Kiki Latimer interview Kathy Harty and Dyan Barbeau on Differences and Similarities of Writing an Academic/Theological Research Paper vs. Writing a Homily (April 11, 2025)Ms. Kathy Harty – Research and Technology Librarian, Professional Faculty, and Student Writing Consultant Ms. Dyan Barbeau – Director of Library and Academic Support Services, Professional Faculty 

In this episode of Teaching Preaching: Forming Today's Homilists, Dcn. Steve Kramer and Kiki Latimer discuss what it means to bring a homily home. (March 6, 2025)Home for The Homily: The Sacred Art of Homiletics concerns a new and required depth of preaching the word of God within the Mass. This calls for a new and deeper appreciation of communication skills. The homilist may no longer stand separately on the shoreline nor drift in the safety of shallow waters, rather he must have the faith of Peter to “put out into deep water.” This requires depth of soul, depth of character, depth of vulnerability, and depth of skill. When Christ asks Peter to “put out into the deep water,” Peter considers his level of faith in Jesus and decides, by grace, to do so. This is a pivotal moment; without this affirmative decision there will be no catch. It is no different for the homilist today. The intimacy and depth of the effective homily requires an affirmative decision to put out into the deep. May this book help you, the homilist, put out into the deep and thereby, allow the homily to reach its four sequential destinations: the home of the Mass, the home of the Intellect, the home of the Heart, and the home of the Will, the domestic Church where homily is lived out.Home for the Homily: The Sacred Art of Homiletics | En Route Books and Media