Preach: The Catholic Homilies Podcast
America Media
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.Re...
Episodes (203)
Preaching the pillars of Lent: Fasting
Preach: The Catholic Homilies Podcast
Preaching the pillars of Lent: Almsgiving
Preach: The Catholic Homilies Podcast
Preaching the pillars of Lent: Prayer
Preach: The Catholic Homilies Podcast
A Preacher’s Guide to Lent: History and the Sunday readings
Preach: The Catholic Homilies Podcast
Catholic preaching in a traumatized Minnesota
Preach: The Catholic Homilies Podcast
There is room for Jesus: a Christmas homily on what Luke’s Gospel really says
Preach: The Catholic Homilies Podcast
Preaching (and living) Advent without rushing to Christmas
Preach: The Catholic Homilies Podcast
Christmas Carols: A secret lesson for preachers
Preach: The Catholic Homilies Podcast
Preaching Reconciliation: Confession isn’t just about sin—it’s an act of faith
Preach: The Catholic Homilies Podcast
Why preaching for the feast of this building matters
Preach: The Catholic Homilies Podcast
This bishop has confirmed 10,000 teens—here’s his advice on preaching for confir...
Preach: The Catholic Homilies Podcast
Confirmation: Preach goodness and mission, not guilt and sin
Preach: The Catholic Homilies Podcast
Tolstoy, Dostoevsky, Shklovsky: Preaching lessons from Russian literature
Preach: The Catholic Homilies Podcast
Birthday parties, hugs, and God’s Love: Preaching First Communion to children
Preach: The Catholic Homilies Podcast
Baptism isn’t just about the baby
Preach: The Catholic Homilies Podcast
‘What do you ask of God’s church for your child?’: Preaching the Rite of Baptism
Preach: The Catholic Homilies Podcast
‘Sacraments aren’t vending machines’: Preaching God’s grace as encounter, not tr...
Preach: The Catholic Homilies Podcast
Preaching that cuts deep: the sharper edges of God’s Word
Preach: The Catholic Homilies Podcast
Bonus: Season 2 Survey + The Spiritual Life with Father James Martin, S.J.
Preach: The Catholic Homilies Podcast
The Eucharist is more than ritual—it makes us what we receive
Preach: The Catholic Homilies Podcast
‘There’s a monk in me’: Pope Leo's Scripture professor and an introverted preach...
Preach: The Catholic Homilies Podcast
More wild goose than gentle dove: a surprising Pentecost homily
Preach: The Catholic Homilies Podcast
Let art lead the homily: preaching the Ascension
Preach: The Catholic Homilies Podcast
The Augustinian roots of Pope Leo XIV: preach grace, not duty
Preach: The Catholic Homilies Podcast
What made Pope Francis a great preacher
Preach: The Catholic Homilies Podcast
A real-life shepherd and bestselling author on why Jesus’ likens his followers t...
Preach: The Catholic Homilies Podcast
A chaplain to fishermen preaches the risen Christ
Preach: The Catholic Homilies Podcast
When all feels lost, see what God is doing in Acts
Preach: The Catholic Homilies Podcast
Father Greg Boyle on living the resurrection this Easter—and every day
Preach: The Catholic Homilies Podcast
Luke Timothy Johnson on how to read Jesus’ Passion in Luke and John
Preach: The Catholic Homilies Podcast
Reading the woman caught in adultery in John’s Gospel: A Latina theologian on si...
Preach: The Catholic Homilies Podcast
Pain, shame, and family trauma: Fresh perspectives on the prodigal son
Preach: The Catholic Homilies Podcast
From the farm fields to the pulpit: Lessons from a bishop who sends seminarians...
Preach: The Catholic Homilies Podcast
Living faith beyond Sunday: A preacher’s call to action
Preach: The Catholic Homilies Podcast
Luke Timothy Johnson on how to read Luke’s Gospel this Lent
Preach: The Catholic Homilies Podcast
Ash Wednesday: A day of grace and welcome for all—no exceptions
Preach: The Catholic Homilies Podcast
Bishop Budde's sermon: How Catholic preachers navigate politics from the ambo
Preach: The Catholic Homilies Podcast
Taizé head: Christian unity is about reconciliation, not theological disputes
Preach: The Catholic Homilies Podcast
MLK, Trump, and the wedding at Cana: A call to listen and heal
Preach: The Catholic Homilies Podcast
Embracing the simplicity of Jesus’ birth: A Christmas Eve homily inspired by Hen...
Preach: The Catholic Homilies Podcast
An unexpected focus for Gaudete Sunday: A homily on sin
Preach: The Catholic Homilies Podcast
What parents want in a homily for their children (and themselves)
Preach: The Catholic Homilies Podcast
Advent homilies inspired by Pope Francis’ writing on the Sacred Heart
Preach: The Catholic Homilies Podcast
The kingship of Christ reveals God's mercy, not condemnation
Preach: The Catholic Homilies Podcast
God lifts up the underdogs
Preach: The Catholic Homilies Podcast
After the election, people may know your political party—but will they know you’...
Preach: The Catholic Homilies Podcast
Blindness is not a curse to be broken
Preach: The Catholic Homilies Podcast
LGBTQ Catholics deserve preaching that builds bridges—not barriers
Preach: The Catholic Homilies Podcast
How to preach about poverty to wealthy parishioners—without guilt and shame
Preach: The Catholic Homilies Podcast
Lean into love, not fear, this World Day of Migrants and Refugees, Beirut Jesuit...
Preach: The Catholic Homilies Podcast