How to Give a Home Run Homily

What is the secret to a great homily? How do you keep folks engaged and perhaps still mulling your words long after Mass? With his signature wit and deep, abiding reliance on the Holy Spirit, Deacon S. James Meyer says that great homilies are born of lis- tening to the needs of the people in the pews. Here, Meyer offers par- ish-tested advice to help you devel- op a fresh and memorable homily— from the best way to incorporate humor and storytelling to tips for delivery to help your message reso- nate throughout your parishS. James Meyer