The Sacred Conversation: The Art of Catholic Preaching and The New Evangelization
Overview
In The Sacred Conversation Father Joseph Mele analyzes the state of Catholic preaching, determining that quality is in decline and that most Catholics are dissatisfied. Mele examines the importance of engaging homilies, addresses the challenges priests face, and offers a resolution for what it will take to form priests who can preach effectively to the Church today. This book is a valuable resource for beginning and experienced preachers alike, as well as those interested in learning about Catholic liturgical practices.
Top Highlights
“But in the end, whenever possible, every homily should be structured in such a way that three basic questions are answered: 1) What does this have to do with me? 2) What do you want me to do? 3) What’s in it for me if I do it?” (Pages 107–108)
“Pope John XXIII, however, didn’t call the Second Vatican Council to change the Church. He called it to change the world.” (Page 16)
“beauty to human life and human community. Union with him is what we’re after. That’s” (Page 56)
- Title: The Sacred Conversation: The Art of Catholic Preaching and The New Evangelization
- Author: Joseph Mele
- Publisher: Emmaus Road
- Print Publication Date: 2013
- Logos Release Date: 2014
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subjects: Catholic preaching; Preaching
- ISBNs: 9781937155971, 9781937155292, 1937155978, 1937155293
- Resource ID: LLS:SCRDCNVRVNGLZTN
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2024-03-25T20:49:58Z