Thomas Groome

Thomas Groome, a seasoned professor of theology and former priest, shares his insights on effective preaching, emphasizing that starting a homily with "In today’s Gospel reading" can lose the congregation's attention. He stresses the importance of building relationships to connect Scripture with everyday life. Groome discusses using silence in preaching to deepen encounters with God and reflects on his two decades of priesthood and nearly 50 years of teaching to discover an authentic preaching voice. His unique approach encourages transformative, relatable teachings.