Pope Francis tells clergy to keep sermons short to avoid "putting people to sleep." Presenters, whether leaders or public speakers, don’t usually look to clergy for speaking advice. While notable ...

Make your sermon brief, seven to 10 minutes, otherwise people get tired, Bishop Percival Fernandes advises junior priests in his lectures. Mumbai’s priests have been at the forefront of a campaign to ...

Why moral inspiration and doctrinal instruction fall short—and how preaching that transforms the heart achieves what both approaches seek. This feature is only available to members. Join now for full ...