• Most priests  invest a lot of thought and energy in the homily.
• This is a vital part of our ceremony.
• The homily is important because it is one of the few times in the week during which we are released from the constant stream of modern day values in which we are immersed.
• It is important, therefore, that the preparation process involves the priest so that what he has to say fits into the mass theme.
• There  could also be an opportunity for someone other than the priest to contribute the homily.