Teaching Preaching

In this episode of Teaching Preaching, Dcn. Steve Kramer and Kiki Latimer interview Dcn. Arthur Miller on Racism and God's Love for All (October 29, 2026)

In this episode of Teaching Preaching, Dcn. Steve Kramer and Kiki Latimer interview  Fr. Dominic Ciriaco on his Preaching Ministry (September 17, 2026)

Fr. Dominic is the author of The Painted Pulpit: Corita Kent, Visual Theology and the Practice of Preaching.

In The Painted Pulpit, Dominic G. Ciriaco explores the intersection of art, theology, and preaching through the life and work of Corita Kent, the celebrated “Pop Art Nun.” Drawing on Scripture, the theology of beauty, and contemporary homiletics, Ciriaco demonstrates how Kent’s creative techniques can enrich the preacher’s imagination and transform proclamation into a vivid encounter with the Gospel. Blending theological reflection with practical guidance, this work invites preachers, teachers, and artists to rediscover visual theology as a powerful means of communicating the Word of God.

The Painted Pulpit: Corita Kent, Visual Theology and the Practice of Preaching by Fr. Dominic G. Ciriaco | En Route Books and Media

In this episode of Teaching Preaching, Dcn. Steve Kramer and Kiki Latimer interview Deacon Dan Moore, Director of Diaconate Formation for the Archdiocese of Chicago. (August 21, 2026)

In this episode of Teaching Preaching, Dcn. Steve and Kiki Latimer interview Dr. Rick Howick on the Fulton Sheen Excellence in Preaching Initiative, which was created to strengthen preaching skills among priests, deacons, and laity through ongoing formation and an AI-based feedback system.

The program includes a summer institute for 35 priests and plans for broader diocesan expansion, with Lilly grant funding that reduces participant costs from $1,500 to $750, plus travel. Participants also discussed future events in Rhode Island and Massachusetts, potential guest speakers, the need for dynamic preaching, and plans for a preaching conference scheduled for January 5–7, 2027. 

https://sheenpreachinginitiative.org/

In this episode of Teaching Preaching, Dcn. Steve Kramer and Kiki Latimer interview Dcn. Lance Tappa of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee (May 7, 2026)

In this episode of Teaching Preaching, Dcn. Steve Kramer and Kiki Latimer interview Fr. Joel Siepp on his Vocation and his Love of Preaching (April 21, 2026)

In this episode of Teaching Preaching, Dcn. Steve Kramer and Kiki Latimer interview Fr. John Cush, Homiletics & Pastoral Review and St. Joseph's-Dunwoodie Seminary (March 13, 2026)

In this episode of Teaching Preaching, Dcn. Steve Kramer and Kiki Latimer interview Fr. John Cush, editor of Homiletics & Pastoral Review. Your Faith Has Saved You: Homilies for Liturgical Year A–Sundays, Solemnities, and Some Feasts This book is a collection of homilies for Sundays, solemnities, and major feasts in the Church’s Year A liturgical cycle. It opens with an exploration of Saint Matthew’s Christology, presenting Jesus as the fulfillment of Scripture, the authoritative Teacher, Emmanuel, and the herald of the Kingdom of Heaven. The homilies follow the liturgical year from Advent through Christ the King, offering theological reflection rooted in Scripture, tradition, and pastoral application. Designed for clergy and serious lay readers, this volume supports faithful, disciplined preaching and invites deeper participation in the Church’s liturgical and spiritual life.

https://enroutebooksandmedia.com/yourfaithhassavedyou-yeara/ 

Your Faith Has Saved You: Homilies for Liturgical Year C–Sundays, Solemnities, and Some Feasts

This book is a collection of homilies crafted for Sundays, solemnities, and significant feasts in the liturgical calendar’s Year C cycle. The book begins with an exploration of the Christology of the Gospel of Luke, emphasizing Jesus as the universal and compassionate Savior, deeply rooted in the fulfillment of God’s promises. It outlines themes central to Luke’s Gospel, such as Jesus’ outreach to the marginalized, His Spirit-filled mission, and the role of prayer in His ministry. The homilies span various liturgical occasions, from Advent through the Solemnity of Christ the King, offering reflections on scripture readings and their applications to contemporary Christian life. Each homily emphasizes theological insights, pastoral care, and practical spirituality. For instance, during Advent, Cush urges believers to rekindle an eschatological focus, while Christmas homilies highlight the paradox of God’s incarnation as a vulnerable child. Themes of mercy, humility, and discipleship pervade, inviting readers to deepen their faith and emulate Christ’s compassion. This work integrates historical, scriptural, and doctrinal elements, making it a rich resource for clergy and laity alike. Its reflections encourage a vibrant, prayerful engagement with the liturgical year, inspiring Christians to live out their faith authentically in daily life. 

https://enroutebooksandmedia.com/yourfaithhassavedyou-yearc/

In this episode of Teaching Preaching, Dcn. Steve Kramer and Kiki Latimer interview Deacon Dominic Cerrato, Ph.D., on his Ministry and Love of Preaching (February 17, 2026)

In this episode of Teaching Preaching, Dcn. Steve Kramer and Kiki Latimer interview Fr. James Kubicki on the art of preaching.

In this episode of Teaching Preaching, Dcn. Steve Kramer and Kiki Latimer interview Rev. Jerome Magat, SThD, Vice Rector and Associate Professor of Moral Theology at St. Patrick's Seminary (November 21, 2025)

Ordained in 2002 for the Catholic Diocese of Arlington (Virginia), Fr. Magat serves as Vice-Rector of the seminary, Director for the M.Div. Program, and as professor of moral theology, liturgy, and homiletics. Fr. Magat has worked in seminary formation for over 12 years, having served on four different seminary faculties. In 2023, Fr. Magat garnered the Joseph Koterski, SJ Fellowship as a new member of the Academy Catholic Theology, based in his native Washington, D.C. He also serves as President of the Board of Directors of the Guadalupe Free Clinic of Colonial Beach, the Arlington Diocese’s first free medical clinic for the poor, which he founded in 2005.

Rev. Geronimo (Jerome) Magat, S.T.D. – St. Patrick's Seminary