A Franciscan approach to preaching for missionary discipleship

“Jesus doesn't put burdens on us,” says Jean-Pierre Ducharme, O.F.M. “Jesus invites us into a relationship where we are graced and blessed by God.” Continuing our series on Preaching for Missionary Discipleship, host Ricardo da Silva, S.J. welcomes Jean-Pierre Ducharme, O.F.M., Minister Provincial of the Holy Spirit Province, Canada. He makes the case for homilies that center the relationship Jesus invites us into — one of freedom and joy — rather than dwelling on sin and placing undue burdens on the congregation.

Timecodes:

0:00 Preaching shouldn’t burden people

4:05 A synodal style of preaching

7:31 Reading: Matthew 13: 21-43; Jesus’ parables of the kingdom of heaven

9:26 Jean-Pierre’s homily

17:32  A sermon vs. a homily

20:21 All preachers must talk about grace

22:03 Focusing on mission in our preaching

27:45 Homilies should only make one point

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