Homilies about liturgical

The Trinity: A Circular Dance of God's Spilling Love

The homily explores the mystery of the Holy Trinity, emphasizing God's active, relational love that 'spills over' into humanity. The priest uses the Exodus narrative and St. Paul's greeting to illustrate the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit's dynamic interaction, culminating in a playful, interactive demonstration of the Trinity as a 'circular dance' of love, encouraging the congregation to embrace this intimate and surprising God.

God's Unexpected Visits: Experiencing the Holy Trinity

The homily uses the concept of 'unexpected visits' to explain the Trinity. The priest shares personal anecdotes about his family's spontaneous visits, including a humorous story of breaking into relatives' home in Toronto. He then connects this idea to God's consistent 'unexpected visits' throughout salvation history, revealing himself as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, emphasizing that the Trinity is meant to be experienced, not just understood.

Understanding the Mystery of the Holy Trinity: Why God is Three-in-One

Father Dozy

The homily explores the mystery of the Holy Trinity, emphasizing that God revealed himself as three persons in one, a truth humanity could not have invented. It highlights that being made in God's image means we are created for relationship, and warns against common heresies like modalism, adoptionism, partialism, and tritheism, which distort the understanding of God's triune nature.

Why the Holy Trinity is the Foundation of Christian Faith

Fr. Scott

The homily emphasizes the centrality of the Holy Trinity to Christian faith, drawing connections between Old Testament revelations and the New Testament's explicit mention of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. It highlights how God's love for the world is revealed through the Incarnation and Crucifixion of Jesus, and how understanding the Trinity is fundamental to being a Christian, distinguishing it from other faiths that do not fully embrace this mystery.

Corpus Christi: Rediscovering Awe in the Eucharist

The homily for the Solemnity of Corpus Christi emphasizes the Eucharist as the central mystery of Catholic faith, urging parishioners to remember, have faith, and be filled with awe at the real presence of Jesus. The priest stresses the importance of reverent participation in Mass, particularly during communion, and encourages a renewed sense of wonder for this 'super abundant bread' rather than treating it casually.

The Unseen Reality: Understanding Christ's Real Presence in the Eucharist

The homily uses the historical anecdote of the first photograph of a human being on a seemingly empty Paris boulevard to illustrate the unseen reality of the Eucharist. The priest explains how Jesus's miracles and discourse in John 6 prefigure and insist upon the real presence of his body, blood, soul, and divinity in the Eucharist, even though it remains hidden from our physical senses. He emphasizes that the Mass makes present Christ's one sacrifice on the cross, allowing all people throughout time to participate in it.

Beyond Theology: How the Trinity Teaches Us to Live in Peace and Harmony

Father Kent O'Connor

The homily on the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity challenges the traditional, abstract theological explanation of the Trinity. Instead, it uses a passage from 2 Corinthians and a comparison of English and Spanish translations to highlight the practical implications of the Trinity for Christian community: living in peace and harmony, encouraging one another, and striving for perfection, mirroring the perfect unity of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

The Real Presence: Why Jesus Demands We 'Munch' His Flesh

Father John

The homily emphasizes the real presence of Jesus in the Eucharist, drawing on the original Greek words used in John 6 to highlight that Jesus offers his actual 'flesh' (sarks) to be 'munched' (trogein), not merely a symbol. The priest encourages a deeper understanding of the Eucharist as a miracle that transforms us to be more like Christ, just as the Israelites were nourished by manna in the desert.

The Eucharistic Miracle of Bolsena and Our Call to Zeal

The homily for the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ emphasizes the real presence of Jesus in the Eucharist, recounting the Eucharistic miracle of Bolsena and the institution of Corpus Christi. It calls Catholics to renew their zeal for the faith and actively participate in spreading the Gospel, particularly through public professions like Corpus Christi processions, which have waned but are crucial for demonstrating belief in Christ's real presence.

Understanding the Mystery of the Trinity: A Model for Love and Life

Bishop Mark Brennan

The homily explores the profound mystery of the Holy Trinity, acknowledging its incomprehensibility while emphasizing its practical implications for Christian life. The Bishop uses analogies and personal anecdotes to illustrate how the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are intimately involved in creation, salvation, and serve as a model for love and community within the Church.

The Holy Trinity: A Mystery to Enter, Not a Puzzle to Solve

Father Joe

The homily addresses the mystery of the Holy Trinity, acknowledging its complexity and the historical attempts to explain it through analogies. It emphasizes that the Trinity is not a puzzle to be solved but a mystery to be entered into, a communion to live, and a love to which we are invited, revealed through God's mercy, the Son's sacrifice, and the Spirit's guidance. The priest highlights the significance of the Sign of the Cross as a renewal of baptism and a constant reminder of our relationship with the Triune God.

The Sign of the Cross: An Invitation to God's Family

The homily explores the profound meaning of the Sign of the Cross, especially on Trinity Sunday. The priest uses a personal anecdote about teaching preschoolers to illustrate the importance of intentionality in this gesture. He emphasizes that the Sign of the Cross is an invitation to join the pre-existing community of the Holy Trinity, a welcoming into God's family and an ongoing conversation with Him.

The Trinity: A Mystery of Love, Not a Problem to Solve

The homily emphasizes that the Holy Trinity is not a problem to be solved, but a mystery to be embraced, inviting us into God's overflowing love. The priest highlights the constant presence of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit in our lives, from baptism to confession, and encourages living out this love by mending ways, encouraging one another, and living in peace, as urged by St. Paul.

Understanding the Mystery of the Trinity: God is Love

The homily explores the mystery of the Holy Trinity, emphasizing that it's beyond full human comprehension but can be partially appreciated. It uses a 2D/3D analogy to illustrate how God's transcendent nature appears contradictory to our limited understanding, ultimately connecting the Trinity to God's essence as perfect, self-giving love, as seen in the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

Corpus Christi: The Eucharist as the Fulfillment of Passover

Father John Cuppet

The homily emphasizes the Eucharist as the true fulfillment of the Passover, where Jesus becomes the Pascal Lamb, offering his body and blood as true food and drink for the journey to holiness. It highlights that the Mass is not just a remembrance but a re-presentation of Christ's sacrifice, transporting believers back to the Last Supper and the cross, providing saving grace in the present.

The Greatest Miracle: Why the Eucharist Offers Eternal Life

The homily emphasizes the real presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist, drawing on the historical development of Eucharistic adoration in the Church, particularly after 14th-century miracles. It highlights the Eucharist as the greatest miracle, offering eternal life and transforming believers into living tabernacles. The priest also discusses the dynamic nature of Church tradition, guided by the Holy Spirit, which allows for new devotions like Eucharistic adoration to emerge.

The Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist: Lessons from a Donkey and Proper Reception

The homily emphasizes the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist, contrasting it with the disbelief of the Jews and modern-day Protestants. It uses the miracle of St. Anthony of Padua and the donkey to illustrate the importance of faith over mere reason in understanding this mystery. The homilist also provides practical instructions on how to receive communion with proper reverence and disposition.

Corpus Christi: More Than a Symbol – Becoming Broken Bread for the World

Padre Rolly

This homily for Corpus Christi emphasizes that the Eucharist is not merely a symbol but a living reality, challenging us to become "broken bread for the world." It contrasts the manna in the desert with Jesus as the superior, eternal bread of life, stressing that receiving the Eucharist means allowing ourselves to be transformed into the body of Christ, not just admiring it.

Corpus Christi: La Presencia Real de Cristo en la Eucaristía

Padre Cloud

The homily emphasizes the Catholic belief in the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist, distinguishing it from other Christian denominations that view it as symbolic. The priest recounts the Eucharistic miracle of Bolsena and stresses that Christ explicitly stated, "This is my body," not a symbol. He concludes by quoting Padre Pio on the profound significance of the Mass, where Christ is truly present, urging attendees to engage with deep reverence.

Corpus Christi: The Eucharist as Our Food for Eternal Life

The homily emphasizes the real presence of Jesus in the Eucharist, drawing parallels between the Old Testament manna and the Eucharist as sustenance for our spiritual journey. It highlights the Eucharist as the new covenant, transforming our relationship with God from people to family, and reinforces this belief through historical Eucharistic miracles and their impact on non-believers.