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Archbishop Robert Casey
Cincinnati, Ohio
Archbishop Robert Casey
St. Francis Xavier · Cincinnati, Ohio · May 31, 2026
SacramentalArchbishop Casey delivers a homily centered on taking a 'leap of faith,' using his personal story of jumping off a cliff as a teenager and his vocational calls to the priesthood and episcopacy as metaphors for embracing God's will. He encourages the confirmation candidates and the entire congregation to move from fear to faith, isolation to communion, and to become proclaimers of good news, emphasizing the joy and gratitude found in trusting God.

St. Francis Xavier
Medina, Ohio
St. Francis Xavier · Medina, Ohio · May 31, 2026
Sunday MassThe homily focuses on the profound meaning of John 3:16, emphasizing that God's love is perfect and unconditional, unlike human love. It challenges listeners to move beyond mere intellectual acceptance of God's existence to a complete, committed trust, illustrating this with the story of Charles Blondon the tightrope walker and the Greek word 'pistuo' for belief.

Old Church of St. Mary
Chicago, Illinois
Old Church of St. Mary · Chicago, Illinois · May 31, 2026
Sunday MassThis homily, delivered on Trinity Sunday, takes an unconventional, interactive approach by having congregants discuss their personal images of God as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The priest presents various biblical, artistic, and theological depictions of each person of the Trinity, challenging the audience to reflect on their own understanding and to consider new ways of relating to God.

Padre Esteban
Teaneck, New Jersey
Padre Esteban
St. Anastasia · Teaneck, New Jersey · May 31, 2026
Sunday MassSpanishThe homily emphasizes that true Christianity is not about being a 'good person' or following rules, but about recognizing one's inability to love and forgive on their own, and thus receiving the Holy Spirit to experience God's unconditional love. The priest argues that this divine love enables one to love even enemies and find true happiness, contrasting it with the world's self-centered pursuit of happiness and the superficial understanding of faith that often alienates young people.

Father Robert
Durham, North Carolina
Father Robert
Holy Infant · Durham, North Carolina · May 31, 2026
Sunday MassThe homily uses the metaphor of a pumpkin growing inside a bottle to illustrate how fear, anger, prejudice, self-doubt, and even personal history can act as 'containers' that limit our potential and prevent us from growing into the fullness God intends. Drawing on scripture, the priest emphasizes God's mercy and belief in humanity, urging listeners to 'bust out of the bottle' and embrace the freedom and growth offered by faith, particularly through baptism.

Padre David Arcila
Des Plaines, Illinois
Padre David Arcila
Mary, Mother of Martyrs Parish-St. Stephen · Des Plaines, Illinois · May 31, 2026
Sunday MassSpanishThe homily emphasizes the profound love of God, as revealed in John 3:16, and connects it to the devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The priest shares a personal story of his vocation being sparked by this verse and encourages the faithful to embrace this devotion, especially through the first Fridays, to become instruments of salvation for others and experience deeper spiritual fervor.

Padre Fernando Maldonado
San Diego, California
Padre Fernando Maldonado
St. Michael · San Diego, California · May 31, 2026
Sunday MassSpanishThe homily for the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity emphasizes that God's love for humanity is boundless and unconditional, even when people are unfaithful. It stresses the importance of living out this Trinitarian love in daily life through harmony, peace, and humility within families and communities, highlighting that true love is conscious and transformative. The priest shares a personal anecdote about a former inmate seeking redemption, illustrating the Church's call to extend God's mercy to all, regardless of past sins.

Father Reggie
Stratford, Connecticut
Father Reggie
St Mark Church · Stratford, Connecticut · May 31, 2026
Sunday MassThe homily for the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity emphasizes that God is love, and humanity is invited into this Trinitarian life through Jesus Christ. It highlights that we are adopted children of God, called to reflect unity, reconciliation, and charity in our relationships, even amidst disagreements, as a witness to God's presence on earth. The priest shares a personal struggle with loving those who are difficult, underscoring the challenge and importance of extending mercy and patience.

Padre Jacob
Ridgewood, New Jersey
Padre Jacob
Our Lady of Mount Carmel · Ridgewood, New Jersey · May 31, 2026
Sunday MassSpanishThe homily emphasizes that God is pure love, a perfect communion of love (the Trinity), not a wrathful deity to be appeased by sacrifices born of fear. The priest uses a vivid story of ancient people sacrificing to a perceived angry god to illustrate how our natural inclination to fear God is contrary to the Christian understanding of a God who descends from heaven to save us out of love. He highlights that we are called to be temples and priests ourselves, carrying this good news of God's immense, incomprehensible love to free the world from fear, and that our ultimate destiny is to be united within the Trinity itself.

Bishop Michael Barber
Fremont, California
Bishop Michael Barber
Mission San José · Fremont, California · May 31, 2026
Sunday MassThe homily recounts the story of 21 Coptic Orthodox Christians martyred by ISIS in Libya for refusing to deny Christ, and how a Ghanaian non-believer was inspired by their faith to declare, "Their God is my God." It then connects this to the evangelization of Native Americans in California by Franciscans, who also recognized God through nature and voluntarily converted, spreading the faith among their tribes.

St. Alice
Springfield, Oregon
St. Alice · Springfield, Oregon · Jun 7, 2026
Sunday MassSpanishThe homily emphasizes the Eucharist as the source of eternal life and the central purpose of our lives, especially for the children receiving their First Communion. It draws parallels between the manna in the desert and the Tree of Life in Eden to highlight God's consistent plan to offer spiritual nourishment, culminating in the body and blood of Christ. The priest urges the faithful to prioritize the Eucharist above all else and to live lives worthy of Christ's body, stressing the importance of confession and unity.

Lyons Catholic Community
Lyons, Colorado
Lyons Catholic Community · Lyons, Colorado · Jun 10, 2026
Daily MassThe homily emphasizes the importance of absolute faith in God, drawing a parallel with Elijah's challenge to the prophets of Baal. It encourages listeners to examine their own lives for 'small-g gods' they might be prioritizing over the Lord and to seek conversion to place their trust solely in God's love, mercy, and power.

Holy Spirit
Las Vegas, Nevada
Holy Spirit · Las Vegas, Nevada · Jun 7, 2026
Holy DayThe homily emphasizes the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist, drawing parallels with the power of words in other sacraments like baptism, ordination, and marriage. The priest challenges the congregation to truly believe in the transformation of bread and wine into Christ's body and blood, and to understand that receiving communion means becoming Christ's presence in the world.

St. Mary on Broadway
Providence, Rhode Island
St. Mary on Broadway · Providence, Rhode Island · Jun 10, 2026
Daily MassThe homily focuses on the life of St. Margaret of Scotland, emphasizing her dedication to God amidst royal duties and family life. It highlights her zeal for the Church, her consistent prayer life that influenced her husband, and her acceptance of suffering as penance, ultimately finding true liberty in Christ.

St. Paul
Danville, Illinois
St. Paul · Danville, Illinois · Jun 7, 2026
Sunday MassThe homily for Corpus Christi emphasizes the Eucharist as the source and summit of Catholic faith, highlighting its miraculous nature through the story of St. Carlos Acutis and a Eucharistic miracle in Santarém, Portugal. The priest encourages deeper devotion to the Eucharist, stressing that its power is present in every Mass, regardless of the celebrant, and that personal prayer and communal worship can strengthen faith and even save marriages.

Raymond
Naco, Arizona
Raymond
St. Michael Mission · Naco, Arizona · Jun 7, 2026
Sunday MassThe homily emphasizes that receiving the Eucharist is not merely a private act of thanksgiving, but a call to actively embody Christ's love, justice, and compassion in the world. The priest shares a powerful personal story about his father's unconditional love and acceptance after he came out as gay, illustrating how this love reflects the core identity of Christ and the purpose of the Catholic Christian life.

Holy Cross (Greek-Melkite)
Placentia, California
Holy Cross (Greek-Melkite) · Placentia, California · Jun 7, 2026
Sunday MassThe homily reflects on the calling of the first disciples, emphasizing that God always takes the initiative in salvation, entering ordinary lives to transform them. It highlights the concept of synergy between divine grace and human freedom, urging believers to respond freely to Christ's call and become fishers of men, drawing others from sin and death into the life of the kingdom.

Padre Piersol
Jupiter, Florida
Padre Piersol
St. Peter · Jupiter, Florida · Jun 7, 2026
Sunday MassSpanishThe homily for the Solemnity of Corpus Christi emphasizes the Eucharist as the work of Christ and calls for active participation and adoration. It draws a parallel between the Israelites' journey through the desert, their murmuring despite God's provision of manna, and our tendency to forget God's blessings in times of abundance. The homily concludes by highlighting work as a gift and a vocation, to be united with Christ's work in the Eucharist for spiritual growth and eternal life.

Father Phil Felman
Vermilion, Ohio
Father Phil Felman
St. Mary · Vermilion, Ohio · Jun 7, 2026
Holy DayThe homily for Corpus Christi emphasizes that just as physical food affects our bodies, the Eucharist profoundly transforms us into the Body of Christ. The priest uses a personal anecdote about his mother's glasses and a story about a nurse offering tea to illustrate how simple acts of care, fueled by the Eucharist, allow us to become nourishment and sustenance for others, ultimately changing the world through kindness.

St. Bonaventure
Allegany, New York
St. Bonaventure · Allegany, New York · Jun 9, 2026
Daily MassThe homily emphasizes that Christians are called to be the 'salt of the earth' and 'light of the world' by aligning their will with God's will. It explains that this inner light, received at baptism, grows through faith and good deeds, allowing believers to repel darkness and bring God's glory to the world, much like Adam and Eve before the Fall. The priest also connects this to St. Ephraim, calling believers to be 'harps of the Holy Spirit' by making beautiful music for God's glory.