Most homilists could do better, says the author. And he should know: despite extensive experience as both homilist and homiletics professor, for four years he's also participated in a sermon critique group. In the weekly group, the author and several other priests submit tapes and transcripts of their previous week's sermon to each other, to a journalist, and to a systematic theologian; then all meet to discuss what works, what doesn't, why, and how the homily can better become a part of the community's prayer. The result is this "nuts-and-bolts" book that shows how to make any sermon better. Practical and realistic, the book explains what a homily is and what it is not, how to prepare to write, how to begin and end sermons, how to use stories and props, how to preach about sin, and how to edit. The book also shares the moving testimony of what it means to be a bearer of God's word. Clear, simple and honest, Preaching Better is for preachers of all faiths, priests and ministers, seminarians, deacons, ministers-in-training, students of homiletics, parish staffs, liturgy- and homily-planning groups. It's also interesting reading for anyone who has ever wanted to know what goes on "behind the scenes" in the writing of a sermon.
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A former professor of homiletics at St. John's Seminary near Detroit, Ken Untener is now bishop of Saginaw, Michigan.
The book is a compendium of tips for the Roman Catholic priest who must regularly give homilies. -- Homiletic
The book is easy to read and could help any veteran preacher do what the title says, preach better. -- Concordia Pulpit Resources
This book offers a tray full of goodies you can pick from--enjoy at least one a day. --Catholic Library World
This is an experience-driven, hands-on, user-friendly guidebook for homilists. --The Bible Today
Wow! That's the only way to react to Bishop Untener's book. --Pastoral Life
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