Preaching with the Sciences

Edward Edward Foley

Preaching with the Sciences

Authors

Edward Edward Foley Catholic Theological Union

Keywords:

Preaching, Homily, Science, Neuroscience

Abstract

The sciences are seldom employed by Roman Catholic preachers in the homiletic event. This article demonstrates how various contributions from the sciences can stimulate fresh metaphors andimaginativeanalogiesforpreaching. Besidesconsideringhowthe sciences can be employed “in” the preaching event, the paper further demonstrates how understanding the neuroscience “behind” preaching can also enable more effective preaching.

Author Biography

Edward Edward Foley, Catholic Theological Union

Edward Foley, Capuchin, is a Roman Catholic priest and member of the Province of St. Joseph of the Capuchin Franciscan Order. The Duns Scotus Professor Emeritus of Spirituality and Retired Professor of Liturgy and Music at Catholic Theological Union, he was the founding director of the Ecumenical Doctor of Ministry degree jointly offered by Catholic Theological Union, the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago and McCormick Theological Seminary. An award winning author and celebrated preacher, he has been honored with lifetime achievement awards from national and international organizations and is a recent recipient of a major grant for preaching from the John Templeton Foundation. He also serves his Capuchin community as the Vice-Postulator for the Canonization cause for Blessed Solanus Casey.

Preaching with the Sciences