Craft of Preaching

Columnist
A Sincere Gesture

I recall many years ago a national politician who was known for his awkward and contrived way [...]

Dear Working Preacher
What Not To Wear

A wedding guest without a worthy wardrobe results in being cast out of the party into outer [...]

Theology and Interpretation
Preaching + Domestic Violence

I will never forget what it felt like to sit in a pew in a [...]

Sermon Development
How to Preach the News without Drowning

“Tell the whole congregation of Israel that on the tenth [...]

Dear Working Preacher
Caring for the Kingdom of Heaven

So, how are we doing taking care of that vineyard [...]

Sermon Development
Hands-Free Preaching

I was a writer before I was a preacher. A colleague of mine, whose newspaper beat I [...]

Dear Working Preacher
True Authority

“By what authority?” Well, there’s a good question. Authority is the question of the day. Or, is [...]

Culture
Preaching Angry

Whoa. Has it really been a year since my last contribution? Good thing not much has happened [...]

Dear Working Preacher
A Beatitude Kind of World

This past week I presented at an amazing conference held in Waco, Texas, called “Nevertheless [...]

Culture
Preaching + Forgiveness

During my years of active ministry in the parish, I had many opportunities to preach on Matthew [...]