Rua's style of preaching

Looking from his first sermons as a priest, it could be deducted that it was not well appreciated by the people unlike to that of Don Bosco. Beside all these, his preaching was always grounded on the scriptures. As time passed, people noted that in his preaching, he was always

1) Practical in giving exhortations

2) Very human and very light (humorous if needed)

3) A man of his words

Bl. Michael Rua gives the blessing on his first mass

Like the prophets of Israel, his very life mirrored his teaching. In the seminary, I'am challenged to speak what is needed to be spoken and to be true to my words.