The Word on Fire Show - Catholic Faith and Culture WOF 003: Five Qualities of Good Preaching
Dec 29, 2015
Bishop Robert Barron, a Catholic bishop and founder of Word on Fire, discusses the essence of impactful preaching. He emphasizes that genuine homilies arise from deep prayer and biblical foundations. The conversation delves into the necessity of embracing the strangeness of Scripture, aiming to rattle listeners' hearts rather than offering safe, tame messages. Barron also highlights how sermons should inspire true conversion and actively send people on mission, with suggestions for laypeople to enhance the quality of preaching in their communities.
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Preaching Comes From Prayer
- Real preaching is when Jesus so possesses the preacher that Christ speaks through them, not mere lecturing.
- Deep, steady prayer life is essential because you cannot truly preach without being immersed in Christ.
Keep A Regular Holy Hour
- Cultivate a regular holy hour or time before the Blessed Sacrament to fuel preaching and spiritual depth.
- Bishop Barron recommends this practice as a concrete source of wisdom beyond study.
Make The Bible Your Starting Point
- Root every sermon in Scripture and read widely in the Bible, fathers, and good commentaries daily.
- Lead listeners through the biblical world like a tour guide rather than prioritizing mere topical relevance.
