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How’s the preaching where you are?

Posted on 21 January 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I was informed that recently His Eminence Daniel Card. DiNardo of Galveston-Houston delivered the annual Carl J. Peter Lecture at the Pontifical North American College. His topic: “Preaching With The Fathers Of The Church”.
This, of course, is of great interest … Continue reading →

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QUAERITUR: Priest walking around the church during his sermon

Posted on 11 June 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader:
May a priest give his sermon off the altar and peripatetically – wander into the aisle of the nave to deliver it?

I am not aware that there is any legislation which specifically forbids a bishop, priest or deacon to … Continue reading →

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QUAERITUR: Sermon by a different priest during TLM

Posted on 15 January 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader:
In my parish the pastor does not know the TLM, but our associate pastor does. Our pastor now desires to preach on a regular basis to the TLM community. Do you know what the rubrics are for a non-celebrant preacher? Should … Continue reading →

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QUAERITUR: What to do about bad homilies?

Posted on 9 January 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

A reader writes asking about “bad homilies”:
Every once in a while, you get a real clunker, one that isn’t just theologically weak, but turns what should be a feast into over microwaved junk. What is the proper response?
You want to … Continue reading →

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A bishop writes about the role of deacons

Posted on 21 June 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

His Excellency Most. Rev. Alex Sample, Bishop of Marquette – a fine man and priest I have known for many years – issued a letter about deacons.
There is some CNA coverage:
Marquette, Mich., Jun 21, 2011 / 05:54 am (CNA).- … Continue reading →

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USCCB meeting

Posted on 15 June 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I have been watching on a live stream something of the USCCB meeting going on in Seattle right now.
This morning, there was a presentation about a document being prepared on the importance of preaching.
I still find it odd to see … Continue reading →

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QUAERITUR: Can the pastor tell the assistant what to preach?

Posted on 13 September 2010 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader:
I am newly ordained.  An issue has arisen between myself and my Pastor, and you could say, a small number of vocal parishioners. [Imagine my surprise.] It appears as though I am too orthodox for them and one … Continue reading →

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