We all need to be good preachers. By good I mean persuasive but also conscientious, promoting good ideas, not bad ones. The last thing we want is a world full of persuasive preachers preaching bad ...

Instead of exhaustion, homiletics can bring you life. Perhaps the most visible part of pastoring is the upfront teaching and preaching. Bringing a timely and truthful message demands preparation, ...

Athletes call it being “in the zone.” Psychologists describe it as a state of “flow.” Musicians say it’s like being “in the pocket.” It’s that transcendent moment when time seems to slow down for an ...

During the day, Gene Keeth raises five daughters with his wife and works for a small business in Katy. But every Friday night, Keeth has a special commitment. The 47-year-old says a prayer, gathers ...

What makes a great Catholic homily? And what goes into the art of delivering it well? Preach is a new weekly podcast from America Media that features a diverse cast of Catholic preachers who open up ...