How Important is the Homily?

May 10th, 2012 by vaughn

The value of preaching is emphasized by the Sacred Scriptures. Bad preaching is the cause of much harm to the Church. And Pope Benedict XVI himself has called for a renewal in Catholic preaching based on its connection to the Eucharist. That’s how important.

Check out my new blog post for the Gregorian Institute at Benedictine College.

 

Posted in Biblical and Spiritual Meditations, Evangelical Catholicism

  • http://marccardaronella.com Marc Cardaronella

    How important is indispensable?

    This is one of the most needed pieces of renewal in the New Evangelization. Like it or not, the only teaching most people get is through the homily. So many people say that it’s not important. The Eucharist is most important…and that’s true. But most people’s spirituality is not that developed. They’re still in the “what’s in it for me?” stage. They need good homilies to engage them for more in the Mass and in their faith. Doesn’t matter what you think, it’s just the way it is. Mass attendance rides on the quality of the homily. If it’s bad, the majority will go somewhere else.

  • http://www.vaughnkohler.com Vaughn Kohler

    Thanks for the resounding endorsement, Marc! When are the Gregorian readers going to get blessed by your writing again? :)

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