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The Catechism in Questions & Answers

624. What is the sermon capable of doing?

Since the sermon is inspired by God, listeners experience that the spoken word is “alive”, and therefore that

  • questions of life and faith are answered,
  • faith is strengthened,
  • comfort is given,
  • confidence is imparted,
  • admonitions and help in decision-making are provided.

The word from the altar provides orientation in order to live in accordance with the will of God.
The sermon is “food” for the soul, in accordance with Jesus’ words: “Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God” (Matthew 4: 4).