I have always loved the Acts of the Apostles and have often recommended it to those who are approaching the Bible for the first time. Filled with colorful narratives, adventure, martyrdom, persecution ...

5 principles for online preaching. I started Easter morning serving in my role as the online pastor for my church, facilitating conversation in the comments section during our livestreamed service.

Photo by Tom Keldenich, courtesy of Unsplash. When Isaac-el Fernandes, S.J., delivers a homily he “won’t necessarily remember to say everything that I’ve written,” he says. “But what I will remember ...

Why I cringe at sermons about smartphones. We sat down to dinner last week where Cindy had made chicken. While we are trying to get everyone to the table and the milk poured; I'm asking Katy, my ...

A fascinating study of story, homiletics, humor, faith and the art of preaching. Take an unprecedented look at a pastor moving from scripture to sermon. Through interviews with family and colleagues, ...

The Rev. Harry L. Kaufhold Jr. felt a calling to some type of full-time church-related work when he was just 17 years old. "I was a very shy person - very much intimidated to be in front of a group to ...

Father Daniel Cardó’s ‘The Art of Preaching: A Theological and Practical Primer’ contains a wealth of basic teachings for those aiming to learn or improve the art of preaching. Book cover of ‘The Art ...

The Vatican has recently become a fount of advice on how to preach. Pope Francis’ apostolic exhortation “The Joy of the Gospel” gives tips on the Sunday sermon, and the Congregation for Divine Worship ...