Preach: The Catholic Homilies Podcast
Every Sunday, millions hear homilies. But what separates the forgettable from the inspiring? Preach, from America Media, goes behind the pulpit to reveal the art and craft of great Catholic preaching. Host Ricardo da Silva, S.J.—Jesuit priest and associate editor at America Media in NYC—features weekly homilies from outstanding preachers, followed by intimate conversations. From Scripture interpretation to delivery, discover what makes today’s most compelling Catholic voices so transformative.
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Preach is supported by a generous grant from Lilly Endowment Inc., as part of its Compelling Preaching Initiative.
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Birthday parties, hugs, and God’s Love: Preachi...
Russell Pollitt, S.J., preaches for First Communion
46 min
2
Baptism isn’t just about the baby
Con O'Mahony preaches for the Sacrament of Baptism
45 min
3
‘What do you ask of God’s church for your child...
Christina Mines on preaching and preparation for Baptism
55 min
4
‘Sacraments aren’t vending machines’: Preaching...
Anthony Ruff, O.S.B., a monk and liturgist, on what sacraments really mean
43 min
5
Preaching that cuts deep: the sharper edges of ...
39 min
6
Bonus: Season 2 Survey + The Spiritual Life wit...
60 min
7
The Eucharist is more than ritual—it makes us w...
Hank Hilton preaches for the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, Year C
39 min
8
‘There’s a monk in me’: Pope Leo's Scripture pr...
Dianne Bergant preaches for the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, Year C
34 min
9
More wild goose than gentle dove: a surprising ...
Anthony SooHoo, S.J. preaches for Solemnity of Pentecost, Year C
39 min
10
Let art lead the homily: preaching the Ascension
38 min
11
The Augustinian roots of Pope Leo XIV: preach ...
Bill Gabriel, O.S.A., preaches for the Sixth Sunday in Easter, Year C
38 min
12
What made Pope Francis a great preacher
A homily for the Fifth Sunday of Easter, Year C, by Pope Francis—proclaimed by Greg Heille, O.P.
43 min
13
A real-life shepherd and bestselling author on ...
30 min
14
A chaplain to fishermen preaches the risen Christ
38 min
15
When all feels lost, see what God is doing in A...
43 min
16
Father Greg Boyle on living the resurrection th...
Greg Boyle, S.J., preaches for the Mass of Easter Sunday
46 min
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Luke Timothy Johnson on how to read Jesus’ Pass...
30 min
18
Reading the woman caught in adultery in John’s ...
32 min
19
Pain, shame, and family trauma: Fresh perspecti...
42 min
20
From the farm fields to the pulpit: Lessons fro...
35 min
21
Living faith beyond Sunday: A preacher’s call t...
Rev. Daniel Kingsley preaches for the Second Sunday in Lent, Year C
38 min
22
Luke Timothy Johnson on how to read Luke’s Gosp...
57 min
23
Ash Wednesday: A day of grace and welcome for a...
James Hanvey, S.J. preaches for Ash Wednesday
53 min
24
Bishop Budde's sermon: How Catholic preachers n...
45 min
25
Taizé head: Christian unity is about reconcilia...
Brother Matthew preaches for the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C
37 min