After I delivered my homily, I kept thinking of other things I could have talked about. Themes from the prayers would make me think, "Why didn't I mention that?" There were a lot of different things that I could have covered.
It is kind of comforting for a couple reasons:
First, I've learned that it's best to just talk about one thing instead of all the "great" ideas you have running around in your head.
Second, it makes me a little more confident about preaching in the future. Sometimes after preparing a homily, I have no idea how I'll preach on the same reading the next time it comes around. Tonight gave me a glimpse into just how much can come out of a set of readings.
2 comments:
Awesome reflection, Deacon. Also, sometimes, listening to the readings during Mass may bring something new to light - and those may make it in your homily. Gotta love the power of the Holy Spirit!
There was a lot to choose from in these readings. I went with the Fall and the problem of evil, but your idea crossed my mind, and, if it was a little closer to Advent, I might have talked about "many" and "all" in the second reading. I share your concern about getting other ideas. Prayer is so essential.
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