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I reworded the question. I like a hard hitting to the point sermon will I find that in a FSSP sermon?
 
Dear trad 1,

This type of post isn’t allowed. We don’t compare one to the other, whether it’s Mass, Church, etc .
 
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Let me reword the question. I like a hard hitting to the point sermon will I find that in a FSSP sermon?
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It depends on the priest, but generally yes, but I have also heard hard-hitting sermons by non-FSSP priests. We don’t go to Mass because of the preaching.
 
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Do you find the sermons of the FSSP better than Novus Ordo?
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I have only made it to one FSSP mass as they are not in my diocese, but I do attend the Extraordinary Form provided in my diocese every Sunday. I can definitely say that the sermon at the FSSP mission that I attended a few hours south was much, much more informative than the sermons I’ve seen on a normal basis from diocesan priests (both Extraordinary Form and Ordinary Form). He taught us that we shouldn’t treat absolution as a given since the priest makes the final judgment on whether or not we are repentant and whether we make a firm resolution to sin no more. That’s quite different than what you learn from other priests, who will give absolution almost without bounds!

When I hear sermons by diocesan priests, they typically only hit hard on the “big three”–co-habitation, abortion, and contraceptives.
 
In my experience, it depends on the priest of course. I believe FSSP priests are given a good deal of training in how to preach.
 
The one I go to has an outstanding homilist. Hard hitting when needed (which is most of the time). 👍
 
I think it’s first important to recognize that there is a difference between sermons and homilies. They are not synonyms.

A homily brings the day’s scripture readings to everyday life.
A sermon is a preaching on catechises, not limited to the daily readings (could be Biblical, or on sin, etc).

Sermons were used before Vatican II, then they changed to Homilies. My Monsignor said that in the pre VII days, many priests used to have themes to their sermons. For example, “for the next 7 weeks, I’m going to discuss the seven deadly sins, discussing one each week. Today, I will start with pride.”

The Sermon was how Adult Faith Formation was accomplished.

But after Vatican II, more emphasis was placed on Scripture. The catechises went away (in the form of Sermons) to allow for the Homily, which focuses on the Scriptures. A good homilist is going to know the scriptures very well and be able to tie them back to daily life.

It takes more scriptural knowledge for a priest to be a good homilist than it does to give a a good sermon. To give a good sermon, a priest must be good at explaining the teachings of the Church, which I think most are when you sit down, on-on-one, with them. Plus, being a good speaker helps for both.

Also, a sermon is preached, while a homily is given.

If I’m not mistaken, FSSP priests usually preach sermons rather than giving homilies. When, a Diocesan priest performs a EF Mass, he may do either, but most I’ve been to give a homily.

Hope this is helpful.

God Bless.
 
I don’t understand what a “hard hitting” sermon is. The term seems rather nebulous.

-Tim-
 
A hard hitting sermon is a passionate and powerful sermon. In other words they put a lot of time and energy in the sermon. I am guessing it is a baseball term. Some priests hit a single and some a home run with the sermon you might say.
 
The FSSP priest where I attend the EF almost always expands on the epistle or gospel of the day. That’s hard-hitting enough for me.
 
phil19034 said:
I think it’s first important to recognize that there is a difference between sermons and homilies. They are not synonyms.

A homily brings the day’s scripture readings to everyday life.
A sermon is a preaching on catechises, not limited to the daily readings (could be Biblical, or on sin, etc).

Sermons were used before Vatican II, then they changed to Homilies. My Monsignor said that in the pre VII days, many priests used to have themes to their sermons. For example, “for the next 7 weeks, I’m going to discuss the seven deadly sins, discussing one each week. Today, I will start with pride.”

The Sermon was how Adult Faith Formation was accomplished.

But after Vatican II, more emphasis was placed on Scripture. The catechises went away (in the form of Sermons) to allow for the Homily, which focuses on the Scriptures. A good homilist is going to know the scriptures very well and be able to tie them back to daily life.

It takes more scriptural knowledge for a priest to be a good homilist than it does to give a a good sermon. To give a good sermon, a priest must be good at explaining the teachings of the Church, which I think most are when you sit down, on-on-one, with them. Plus, being a good speaker helps for both.

Also, a sermon is preached, while a homily is given.

If I’m not mistaken, FSSP priests usually preach sermons rather than giving homilies. When, a Diocesan priest performs a EF Mass, he may do either, but most I’ve been to give a homily.

Hope this is helpful.

God Bless.
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Most priests I know, mostly OF, actually use both elements.
 
Absolutely. They are orthodox, powerful, and unflinching. In a word, they are masculine. You’ll find this at both FSSP and Institute of Christ the King churches.
 
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Absolutely. They are orthodox, powerful, and unflinching. In a word, they are masculine. You’ll find this at both FSSP and Institute of Christ the King churches.
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I think I prefer the Institute of Christ the King. I would like to see more of those Churches in the US. They restore Old Churches, which is great.
 
I also enjoy well prepared homilies. Especially those that are based on a knowledge of Scripture so that I can fully understand, and benefit from, the readings of the day. Those priests are very good leaders.

I’m not sure what a “to the point, hard-hitting sermon” is, but I would imagine that it’s the type of thing that people who sin less than me would enjoy.
 
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