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It has to be an identification of
the priests own faith, coloured
measured and shaped by his own
life. He must express his peoples
faith. We are about an embodied
faith, expressed in our loves
seeking expression and
affirmation. He needs to be an
able interpreter, for he is Gods
interpreter. Christs mission
remains. Read it from one age,
but interpret it from this age. The
preacher presents Christ, he is
present no less importantly than
in the Eucharist. Christ is also
present in the people and the
priest must recognize this. Do
we reverence the first part of the
mass, as we do the second part?
The priest is up
against
unknowable
situations.
HOMILY PLAN
1. Phenomenon or story.
2. Analysis or punch-line
3. Relevance (scratch
them where they are
itchy)
4. Main teaching. Offer
1-2 gospel sentences.
5. Application to their
lives today/ give them
something to go home
with ( a ling to the
Eucharist can be one
such)
6. A resolution for today.
Sensitivity
Has one of the highest correlations to emotional
intelligence. By definition this radar operator is
likely to notice someone elses feeling and feel
something themselves. Best ways to ensure
sensitivity to others: dont judge, diminish, belittle
or ignore someones feelings. In relation to judging,
while we are unwilling to be judged, we are very
much inclined to judge others. We have two
processes of thought working in our souls all of the
time. We dont want to be judged but we are
constantly passing judgement on the actions and
even on the motives of others, a right which
belongs to God alone, because he alone can judge
the heart. It is a complex matter for it is part of our
facility to judge, for how would we ever know if
anything is right or wrong, for instance. It becomes
questionable however, when we cast judgement
negatively or destructively on others, to their harm
and loss of self-esteem.
The Homily
Things homilists might consider
Developing awareness of
the target congregation
Develop impromptu
storytelling elements
Develop a creative
storytelling ability which
brings the word to life
Engaging in metaphorical
storytelling
Be aware of what is
happening around you.
Material is all around you,
have a homiletic eye and
ear and be reflective
Recognize, in Christs
preachings the alms and
images - he was a storyteller and he died for the
truth, depth and vigour of
them
having a half-light of
human knowledge. The
suspension of Judgement
is necessary. Its always
complex