How to Make Homilies Better, Briefer, and Bolder : Tips from a Master Homilist

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.