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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Taizé head: Christian unity is about reconcilia...
Brother Matthew preaches for the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C
37 min
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MLK, Trump, and the wedding at Cana: A call to ...
Kareem Smith preaches for the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C
35 min
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Embracing the simplicity of Jesus’ birth: A Chr...
Metropolitan Borys Gudziak preaches for Christmas Eve
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An unexpected focus for Gaudete Sunday: A homil...
Rev. Justin Lopina preaches for the Third Sunday of Advent, Year C
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What parents want in a homily for their childre...
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Advent homilies inspired by Pope Francis’ writi...
Sam Sawyer, S.J., preaches for the First Sunday of Advent, Year C
36 min
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The kingship of Christ reveals God's mercy, not...
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God lifts up the underdogs
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After the election, people may know your politi...
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Blindness is not a curse to be broken
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LGBTQ Catholics deserve preaching that builds b...
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How to preach about poverty to wealthy parishio...
John Unni preaches for the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B
45 min
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Lean into love, not fear, this World Day of Mig...
Dan Corrou, S.J., preaches for the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B
30 min
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How St. Phoebe is helping us hear more women’s ...
Ellie Hidalgo preaches for the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B
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Why did Jesus call Peter ‘Satan’?: Questioning ...
Charles Bobertz preaches for the 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B
35 min
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Timothy Radcliffe: Don't preach like a know-it-...
How Timothy Radcliffe prepared to lead a retreat for synod delegates
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Top preaching takeaways from the National Eucha...
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Writing a homily after the Trump assassination ...
Deacon Greg Kandra preaches for the 15th Sunday, Ordinary Time, Year B
35 min
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Meet a ‘perpetual pilgrim’ on her way to the Na...
21 min
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How the Eucharistic Revival can help us love Go...
Joe Laramie, S.J. preacher for the 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B
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Try writing your next homily in a coffee shop
Scott VanDerveer | Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, Year C
36 min
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Never start a homily with these 4 words
Thomas Groome preaches for the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, Year B
35 min
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Preachers: Tell a story that will stay with you...
Fr. Chris Clohessy preaches for the Solemnity of Pentecost, Year B
33 min
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Ron Hansen on bringing fiction-writing techniqu...
Ron Hansen preaches for the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord, Year B
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What young adults most need to hear in a homily
Father Peter Wojcik preaches for the Sixth Sunday of Easter, Year B
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