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What's the Hardest Thing You've Ever Had to Preach About?
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Trigger Warning: The Episode contains references to Suicide and Sudden Death.
What happens when faith leaders are faced with challenging moments on which they must preach? Join us on this heartfelt episode of "Question of Faith" as Deacon Mike Hayes and Father Damian Ference open up about the profound and often difficult experiences of delivering homilies on sensitive topics. From the poignant eulogy for a dear friend to navigating the delicate subject of teenage pregnancy in an affluent parish community, these clergy members share their most personal stories and the emotional complexities of their vocation.
In this episode we discuss the intricate balance required when addressing controversial and emotionally charged issues, such as unintended pregnancies or funerals for individuals with controversial pasts. Our conversation sheds light on how these tough moments can be transformative for both the preacher and the congregation.
We also take you to two churches this week:
St. Anthony in Akron and St. James in Lakewood which are two of our 9 Nights of Night Prayer parishes.
Plus the readings for the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ.
Chapters
1. Challenge of Preaching Difficult Topics (00:00:00)
2. Challenging Homilies and Transformation (00:05:40)
3. The Role and Impact of Preaching (00:12:04)
4. Night Prayer Church Visits and Sunday Readings for Corpus Christi (00:19:30)
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