The biblical text provides the primary field for what is retrieved. The preacher ought to read the scriptural passages that form the theme for his homily. This is because what is proclaimed is not the preacher nor some human elements but a divine person, Jesus Christ, who is both the subject and object of revelation[1];…

In an era, like ours, where many Catholics are “under-catechized and scripturally ignorant”, the major avenue to deepen the faith of the people is through the homily. The homily is meant to enrich the faith and spirituality of Catholics both theologically and liturgically. The understanding of the homily requires certain knowledge and methodology. The homiletic…

The Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, affirms that the homily is an important aspect of the liturgy of the word. The homily has been repeatedly and strongly recommended and sometimes made obligatory.[1] It ought to bring the liturgical assembly to an encounter with Christ. Hence, it should be the fruit of meditation, carefully…