Award-winning author, Laura Kelly Fanucci, joins host Ricardo da Silva, S.J., to share what she has been preaching on her Instagram account @thismessygrace since U.S. federal immigration agents fatal shooting of Renee Good, and later, Alex Pretti.

0:00 Who is Laura Kelly Fanucci?
4:07 Why Laura felt called to preach
5:59 Laura’s homily goes viral
10:27 Catholic preaching in a polarized time
14:44 Humility and a willingness to apologize
19:20 Preparing a homily for Instagram
26:00 Interpreting challenging Scriptures
32:40 Dealing with overwhelm through small steps
39:01 Preaching that keeps hope alive

Laura Kelly Fanucci's website: https://laurakellyfanucci.com/

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