Tag Archives: lay preaching

Progressive Preaching

Posted on 21 July 2014 by

The bishop of my first see has decided to end lay preaching in that diocese. I found a curious statement by the journalist: The reversal is perhaps the starkest example yet of the contrasting stewardship of Matano with his predecessor, … Continue reading →

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On My Bookshelf: Naked, And You Clothed Me

Posted on 23 February 2014 by

I’m on the fence about books of homilies. A confession: I wrote for a homily service for several years back in the 90’s. I was given three assignments each quarter, and I tried my best with them. But toward the … Continue reading →

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Redemptionis Sacramentum 64-69

Posted on 11 September 2013 by

The CDWDS looks at the homily, though I don’t think much of thr accuracy of their assessment of the situation. Let’s read that the curia starts off on the right foot: [64.] The homily, which is given in the course … Continue reading →

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