How Long Should a Homily Be?
In his series of articles on preaching, using airplane metaphors, Fr Chris Chatteris SJ looks at the ideal length of homilies. Brevity of speech has been raised...
In his series of articles on preaching, using airplane metaphors, Fr Chris Chatteris SJ looks at the ideal length of homilies. Brevity of speech has been raised...
Church / Fr Chris Chatteris / Pope Francis / Pray with The Pope / Prayer
by Chris Chatteris SJ · Published May 16, 2022
Fr Chris Chatteris SJ reflects on Pope Francis’ prayer intention for May Intention: We pray for all young people, called to live life to the fullest; may they see in...
Church / Fr Chris Chatteris / Pray with The Pope / Prayer
by Chris Chatteris SJ · Published March 15, 2022
Every month Fr Chris Chatteris SJ reflects on Pope Francis’ prayer intention Intention: We pray for Christians facing new bioethical challenges; may they continue to defend the dignity of all...
Intention: We pray for religious Sisters and consecrated women; thanking them for their mission and their courage; may they continue to find new responses to the challenges...
Church / Fr Chris Chatteris / Pray with The Pope / Prayer
by Chris Chatteris SJ · Published January 1, 2022 · Last modified December 31, 2021
Prayer Intention: We pray for all those suffering from religious discrimination and persecution; may their own rights and dignity be recognised, which originate from being brothers and...
Catechesis / Church / Church Teaching / Fr Chris Chatteris / Pray with The Pope / Prayer
by Chris Chatteris SJ · Published November 30, 2021 · Last modified November 27, 2021
Intention: Let us pray for the catechists, summoned to announce the Word of God: may they be its witnesses, with courage and creativity and in the power...
Church / Depression &Suicide / Fr Chris Chatteris / Pray with The Pope / Prayer
by Chris Chatteris SJ · Published November 1, 2021 · Last modified October 30, 2021
Pope’s Prayer Intention: We pray that people who suffer from depression or burnout will find support and a light that opens them up to life. How we...
Church / Fr Chris Chatteris / Pray with The Pope / Prayer
by Chris Chatteris SJ · Published October 1, 2021 · Last modified October 30, 2021
Every month Fr Chris Chatteris SJ reflects on Pope Francis’ prayer intention Go out into the world… Prayer intention: We pray that every baptised person may be engaged in evangelisation,...
Church / Fr Chris Chatteris / Mass / Pastoral Care / Preaching / Priests
by Chris Chatteris SJ · Published September 12, 2021 · Last modified May 31, 2022
Homilies and other forms of public speaking can be undermined by abstract and jargon-filled language which few can follow, Fr Chris Chatteris SJ argues. It’s better to use concrete examples when...
Church / Fr Chris Chatteris / Pope Francis / Pray with The Pope / Prayer
by Chris Chatteris SJ · Published September 1, 2021 · Last modified August 31, 2021
Pope’s prayer intention: We pray that we all will make courageous choices for a simple and environmentally sustainable lifestyle, rejoicing in our young people who are resolutely...
Church / Fr Chris Chatteris / Pope Francis / Pray with The Pope / Prayer
by Chris Chatteris SJ · Published August 3, 2021
Every month Fr Chris Chatteris SJ reflects on Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month Pray for Church’s reform Pope’s Prayer Intention: Let us pray for the Church, that she...
Christian Living / Church / Fr Chris Chatteris / Pope Francis / Prayer
by Chris Chatteris SJ · Published July 1, 2021 · Last modified June 30, 2021
Every month Fr Chris Chatteris SJ reflects on Pope Francis’ universal prayer intention Prayer Intention: We pray that, in social, economic and political situations of conflict, we may be courageous...
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