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Every Sunday, millions hear homilies. But what separates the forgettable from the inspiring? Preach, from America Media, goes behind the pulpit to reveal the art and craft of great Catholic preaching. Host Ricardo da Silva, S.J.—Jesuit priest and associate editor at America Media in NYC—features weekly homilies from outstanding preachers, followed by intimate conversations. From Scripture interpre... more

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Along the U.S.-Mexico border, Flavio Bravo, S.J., celebrates Mass in migrant shelters among people living in fear and uncertainty. Reflecting on John’s resurrection appearances in which Christ shows his wounds and breathes his Spirit, Flavio preaches... more

How does one keep their belief in the resurrection in a war-scarred area of the world? In this third episode of Preach’s Easter series, host Ricardo da Silva, S.J., speaks to Brother Peter Iorlano, F.S.C., who has lived and ministered at Bethlehem Un... more

“You see the light in people's eyes come back and you see faces start to move instead of being frozen," says Tom Weston, S.J.,  speaking about his experience ministering to people in addiction recovery. “The humanity is reborn [...] it's resurrection... more

What does it mean to preach resurrection into a broken world? In this first episode of our 2026 Easter series, host Ricardo da Silva, S.J., welcomes Alberto Solano, a New Testament scholar at the Jesuit School of Theology of Santa Clara University in... more

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Flavio Bravo
Jesuit priest, Del Camino Jesuit Border Ministries
Del Camino Jesuit Border Ministries
Episode: Preaching the Risen Christ: Mass in migrant shelters along the U.S.-Mexico border
Peter Iorlano
Delasul Christian brother who has lived and ministered at Bethlehem University in the West Bank for over 20 years
Bethlehem University / De La Salle Christian Brothers
Episode: Preaching during Easter: Resurrections in war-torn areas
Tom Weston
Jesuit priest, counselor, and a man in long-term recovery
Jesuit priest; recovery advocate
Episode: Preaching the Risen Christ: Finding hope in addiction recovery
Alberto Solano
New Testament scholar at the Jesuit School of Theology in Berkeley; former Oxford tutor and seminary instructor
Jesuit School of Theology in Berkeley
Episode: Preaching the Risen Christ: A Scripture Scholar on the first witnesses
James Keane
Senior Editor at America Media
America Media
Episode: Preaching the pillars of Lent: Fasting
Kerry Alice Robinson
President and CEO of Catholic Charities USA, author of 'Imagining Abundance'
Catholic Charities USA
Episode: Preaching the pillars of Lent: Almsgiving
Amy Ekeh
Scripture scholar, retreat leader, and adjunct professor of New Testament at Sacred Heart University.
Director of Mission Advancement for the Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Episode: Preaching the pillars of Lent: Prayer
Anne McGowan
Liturgical scholar and associate professor of liturgy at Catholic Theological Union in Chicago.
Catholic Theological Union
Episode: A Preacher’s Guide to Lent: History and the Sunday readings
Laura Kelly Fanucci
Award-winning author and columnist
OSV News Service; America Magazine
Episode: Catholic preaching in a traumatized Minnesota

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Ricardo da Silva, S.J.
Jesuit priest; host of the show; associate editor at America Media; leads conversations with notable preachers.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 404 ratings
  • Christmas Homily

    Thank you Fr. Ricardo for sharing your time & gifts on Preach. The Christmas Homily you gave made me think of the Nativity in a completely new way! I have so loved the programming from Preach, Fr. Martin’s podcast to Inside the Vatican; and everything in between from the Jesuit’s. I look forward to the communications conveyed in your exciting new role in Rome. I wish you many blessings from here in California ☮️ all the way to your new role in Rome. May God be with you & Mary keep you, Susan... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    S. Patrice Wright
    United States5 months ago
  • Felt like yesterday

    A friend of mine knew I was a novice under Fr Paul Nicholson SJ alongside Fr Ricardo so I was excited to listen.

    Bizarrely I remembered the homily they discussed and it was all from the image that came into my mind’s eye that Fr Paul painted in our minds. Isn’t it amazing to think in that a good homily can stay in the mind over 17 years and yet feel like it was yesterday.

    Since then I have started to listen to more episodes and it’s a very high quality, rich show.

    Thank you Fr Ricardo and the... more

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    5
    Dan G UK
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • An essential tool for preachers

    As a deacon, I typically preach monthly and often lean heavily on what I hear from the guest preachers. They offer great insight which I have borrowed from time to time (but always giving credit to Preach) with good results. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    zeke_pjs
    United Statesa year ago
  • So good!

    Loved the discussion and reflection with Dianne Bergant, a Sister of St. Agnes and distinguished scholar of the Hebrew Scriptures, taught for over 40 years at Catholic Theological Union in Chicago and served on the Pontifical Biblical Commission!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    littlegale
    United Statesa year ago
  • Truly excellent

    As a priest I find this podcast enormously supportive as I prepare my Sunday homilies. It is so useful to hear from others and I love Ricardo’s manner and engagement with his guests. The theme music is great too!

    Apple Podcasts
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    JC SE17
    United Kingdoma year ago

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Thoughtful, practical guidance for crafting meaningful homilies.
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Preaching during Easter: Resurrections in war-torn areas
Q: How can our preaching be a place that breaks through division in a war-torn context?
Preaching should remain faithful to Jesus' teaching, avoid calls for revenge, acknowledge one's own impulses, and offer a pathway to hope without pressing for violence, emphasizing that God saves and that daily acts of mercy can heal communities.
Preaching the pillars of Lent: Almsgiving
Q: How can we preach almsgiving without making it fundraising or over-spiritualizing it?
You can cultivate a disposition of generosity and recognize that this topic can be approached authentically and compassionately without focusing on monetary aspects alone.
Preaching the pillars of Lent: Almsgiving
Q: Tell us about Catholic Charities and the work that you lead.
Kerry shares that Catholic Charities USA comprises 169 independent agencies that provide essential services to those in need, advocating for justice and support for vulnerable populations.
Preaching the pillars of Lent: Almsgiving
Q: Why do you think that is?
Kerry mentions the theological ambivalence about wealth, questioning if it is holy or sinful, and highlights that many people of faith are not trained to discuss money openly.
Preaching the pillars of Lent: Prayer
Q: How can we make that prayer our own?
Ekeh suggests that we should approach prayer authentically and as ourselves, pouring our hearts out to God.

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2. Peter Iorlano
3. Tom Weston
4. Alberto Solano
5. James Keane
6. Kerry Alice Robinson
7. Amy Ekeh
8. Anne McGowan

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