Teaching Preaching

Teaching Preaching

In "Teaching Preaching: Forming Today's Homilists," Dcn. Steve Kramer and Kiki Latimer discuss a new and required depth of preaching the word of God within the Mass. This calls for a new and deeper appreciation of communication skills. The homilist may no longer stand separately on the shoreline nor drift in the safety of shallow waters, rather he must have the faith of Peter to “put out into deep water.” This requires depth of soul, depth of character, depth of vulnerability, and depth of skill. When Christ asks Peter to “put out into the deep water,” Peter considers his level of faith in Jesus and decides, by grace, to do so. This is a pivotal moment; without this affirmative decision there will be no catch. It is no different for the homilist today. The intimacy and depth of the effective homily requires an affirmative decision to put out into the deep. May this book help you, the homilist, put out into the deep and thereby, allow the homily to reach its four sequential destinations: the home of the Mass, the home of the Intellect, the home of the Heart, and the home of the Will, the domestic Church where homily is lived out.

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January 20, 2026 57 mins
In this episode of Teaching Preaching, Dcn. Steve Kramer and Kiki Latimer interview Fr. James Kubicki on the art of preaching.
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In this episode of Teaching Preaching, Dcn. Steve Kramer and Kiki Latimer interview Rev. Jerome Magat, SThD, Vice Rector and Associate Professor of Moral Theology at St. Patrick's Seminary (November 21, 2025)

Ordained in 2002 for the Catholic Diocese of Arlington (Virginia), Fr. Magat serves as Vice-Rector of the seminary, Director for the M.Div. Program, and as professor of moral theology, liturgy, and homiletics. Fr. Magat has wor...
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In this episode of Teaching Preaching, Dcn. Steve Kramer and Kiki Latimer talk with Fr. Henry Nguyen, SCJ, on his role as Vocations for the Priests of the Sacred Heart (October 16, 2025)
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In this episode of Teaching Preaching, Dcn. Steve Kramer and Kiki Latimer talk with Melissa Flaim on her coaching work with CUA and the Sheen Preaching Initiative. (September 29, 2025)
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In this episode of Teaching Preaching, Dcn. Steve Kramer and Kiki Latimer interview Fr. Matt Solarz, St. Leo’s Catholic Church in Lewistown and Holy Family Catholic Church in Winifred, Montana (July 24, 2025)
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In this episode of Teaching Preaching, Dcn. Steve Kramer and Kiki Latimer interview Fr. Aaron Laskiewicz, Pastor of St. Mary's Parish in Hales Corners, WI.
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In this episode of Teaching Preaching, Dcn. Steve Kramer and Kiki Latimer interview Fr. Stephen Huffstetter, SCJ, Rector of Sacred Heart Seminary and School of Theology. (May 22, 2025)
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In this episode of Teaching Preaching, Dcn. Steve Kramer and Kiki Latimer interview Kathy Harty and Dyan Barbeau on Differences and Similarities of Writing an Academic/Theological Research Paper vs. Writing a Homily (April 11, 2025)

Ms. Kathy Harty – Research and Technology Librarian, Professional Faculty, and Student Writing Consultant 

Ms. Dyan Barbeau – Director of Library and Academic Support Services, Professional Faculty 
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In this episode of Teaching Preaching: Forming Today's Homilists, Dcn. Steve Kramer and Kiki Latimer discuss what it means to bring a homily home. (March 6, 2025)

Home for The Homily: The Sacred Art of Homiletics concerns a new and required depth of preaching the word of God within the Mass. This calls for a new and deeper appreciation of communication skills. The homilist may no longer stand separately on the shoreline nor drift in...
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