| How to Make Homilies Better, Briefer, and Bolder Contributor(s): McBride O. Praem, Alfred (Author) |
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ISBN: 1592761984 ISBN-13: 9781592761982 Publisher: Our Sunday Visitor OUR PRICE: $15.26 Product Type: Paperback Published: April 2007 Annotation: Sincere, encouraging, and downright practical, Fr. McBride's How to Make Homilies Better, Briefer, and Bolder makes it easy to connect with your parishioners every Sunday and drive them to a higher calling. Blending simple-to-follow instructions, proven strategies, and the occasional rule, this guidebook encapsulates 50 years of sermon mastery from one of the most notable preachers of our time. Comprehensive yet compact, How to Make Homilies Better, Briefer, and Bolder includes practical steps for overcoming public-speaking fears and time-saving tips for finding relevant stories that warrant sharing. Includes special tips for weddings, funerals, and Masses for children. Each chapter begins with a brief story about Church history's greatest preachers, from Augustine to present and draws a practical lesson from them. Great homilies are the key to thriving parishes. Note: Content helpful for any parish staff who speaks to groups. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Clergy - Religion | Christian Ministry - Pastoral Resources - Religion | Christianity - Catholic |
| Dewey: 251 |
| LCCN: 2006940380 |
| Physical Information: 0.38" H x 6.13" W x 8.99" (0.49 lbs) 160 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian - Religious Orientation - Catholic - Theometrics - Catholic |
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| Publisher Description: "My own study of Church history has led me to conclude that every period of genuine renewal in the Church has been characterized by a revival of sound preaching." --Most Rev. Timothy M. Dolan, Archbishop of Milwaukee Sincere, encouraging, and downright practical, Father McBride's How to Make Homilies Better, Briefer, and Bolder makes it easy to connect with your parishioners every Sunday and help them apply their faith to real life. Blending simple-to-follow instructions, proven strategies, and the occasional rule, this guidebook encapsulates 50 years of sermon mastery from one of the most notable preachers of our time. Develop the skills to: Create compelling twelve-minute Sunday homiliesDeliver memorable speeches that resonate in parishioners' hearts and mindsTransform lifeless homilies into irresistible calls to action Comprehensive yet compact, How to Make Homilies Better, Briefer, and Bolder includes practical steps for overcoming public-speaking fears and time-saving tips for finding relevant stories that warrant sharing. Includes special tips for weddings, funerals, and Masses for children. Great homilies are a key to thriving parishes. Whether you're a veteran pastor, new priest, or permanent deacon, this invaluable resource will make the most of your weekly preparation |