“The Lord Holds Us by the Hand” offers readers a collection of Pope Benedict’s homilies, allowing them to hear once again the voice of Joseph Ratzinger as preacher, theologian and pastor.
Previously unpublished homilies of Pope Benedict XVI released in English
Capitol Hill riots addressed in homilies at some U.S. Catholic churches
Several bishops, priests and deacons across the country used their pulpits during Jan. 9-10 weekend Masses to address what happened in Washington and how people of faith should respond.
Priest helps fellow homilists confront ‘crisis of bad preaching’
A good homily has many ingredients that unlock the secret of excellent preaching.
New book highlights 12 historic homilies delivered in times of crisis
Spanning a time frame from the fourth century to the present, the carefully selected works show how some of the church’s greatest clergymen applied the word of God and the teachings of the church to moments of crisis.
Father Kenneth Doyle: How excommunication works/ 10-minute limit on homilies?
The penalty for excommunication/short homilies
Homilies must help people reflect, not nap, pope says
Catholic priests must deliver good homilies so the “good news” of the Gospel can take root in people’s hearts and help them live holier lives, Pope Francis said.
Texts of Argentina homilies come with pope’s notes on preaching
A pastor out of touch with his parishioners’ lives has little chance of preaching a homily that can make the Gospel come alive for them, Pope Francis said.