Homilies about communion
Father Derek Vanaker
Westerly, Rhode Island
The Universal Call to Sow Seeds: A Kentucky Priest's Mission Story
Father Derek Vanaker
St. Pius X · Westerly, Rhode Island · Jul 19, 2026
Sunday MassThe homily connects the Gospel parable of the sower and the weeds to the mission work of the Church, specifically highlighting the challenges and needs of the Diocese of Lexington, Kentucky. The priest shares personal experiences from teaching in rural Catholic schools and ministering in federal prisons, emphasizing that Catholic charity transcends geographical boundaries and fosters communion within the universal Church.
Mark Healey
Belmont, Massachusetts
Mass as Supper: Understanding the Eucharist and Your 'Amen'
Mark Healey
St. Luke · Belmont, Massachusetts · Jul 26, 2026
Sunday MassThis homily, delivered by a lay minister, focuses on the Eucharist as the 'supper' and the 'source and summit' of faith. It explains the concept of transubstantiation not as an explanation of the mystery, but as an invitation to enter into it, emphasizing that receiving communion is a commitment to believe, belong to the Body of Christ, and be transformed. The speaker shares a personal anecdote about attending Mass in a foreign language to illustrate the importance of active participation.