We Speak the Word of the Lord: A Practical Plan for More Effective Preaching

"We Speak the Word of the Lord: A Practical Plan for More Effective Preaching" will help all priests, deacons, chaplains and other ministers called to proclaim God's word. Working individually, with an informal study group, or in a structured continuing education program, preachers can use this book to review and improve upon all aspects of preaching. Chapters include: * What is a Homily? * Making a Homily Outstanding * Creating a Homily and Telling a Story * Preaching the Scriptures * The Preacher's Own Faith * Listening to the Listeners * Preaching the Prophetic Word * Weekday, Funeral and Wedding Homilies Also an excellent resource for the training of seminarians and deacons.

Daniel Harris, CM is Associate Professor of Homiletics at the Aquinas Institute of Theology where he received his DMin in preaching. He is a member of the Congregation of the Mission (Vincentians), has presented numerous workshops in preaching, and is part of the Renewing Sunday Preaching team that offers continuing education convocations sponsored by the National Organization for the Continuing Education of Roman Catholic Clergy (NOCERCC).