Homilies about miracles
St. Charles Borromeo Church
Parma, Ohio
The Miracle of the Eucharist: A Priest's Eyewitness Account
St. Charles Borromeo Church · Parma, Ohio · Jun 7, 2026
Sunday MassThe homily emphasizes the real presence of Jesus in the Eucharist, not as a symbol, but as his true body and blood. The priest supports this by explaining Jesus's strong language in the Gospel and recounts a Eucharistic miracle from 1266 in Santarém, Portugal, where a consecrated host bled and turned to flesh, which he claims to have seen personally. This miracle, along with others, serves to bolster faith in the Catholic teaching of the Eucharist.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Ridgewood, New Jersey
Why Miracles Only Happen Through God's Church
Our Lady of Mount Carmel · Ridgewood, New Jersey · Jun 9, 2026
Daily MassThe homily begins by defining true miracles as events that defy nature and are repeated throughout history, occurring only through God's chosen people in the Old Testament and exclusively within the Catholic Church after the Incarnation. The priest connects the Old Testament miracle of Elijah and the widow's flour to the Gospel's teaching on being the 'salt of the earth' and 'light of the world,' encouraging listeners to place their lives in Jesus' hands despite feelings of inadequacy, drawing on reflections from Pope John Paul II.
St. Brendan
Bellingham, Massachusetts
The Mind-Blowing Truth of the Eucharist: Why We Believe in the Real Presence
St. Brendan · Bellingham, Massachusetts · Jun 7, 2026
Sunday MassThis homily for Corpus Christi Sunday emphasizes the miraculous nature of the Catholic faith, particularly the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist. The priest contrasts the Jewish people's initial disbelief and walking away from Jesus' teaching on eating his flesh with the Catholic Church's unwavering belief in the Eucharist as the true body, blood, soul, and divinity of Christ, not merely a symbol. He encourages Catholics to embrace this extraordinary belief and utilize the constant presence of Jesus in the tabernacle for prayer and healing.
Basilica of St. Lawrence
Asheville, North Carolina
The Enduring Miracle of the Eucharist: Why We Believe
Basilica of St. Lawrence · Asheville, North Carolina · Jun 7, 2026
Holy DayThe homily emphasizes the real presence of Jesus in the Eucharist, not just symbolically but truly in body, blood, soul, and divinity. The priest highlights the miraculous nature of the Eucharist, even without visible signs, and recounts historical Eucharistic miracles to reinforce faith in this mystery. He also stresses the importance of reverence and active participation in the Mass and adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.
St. Paul the Apostle
New York, New York
Let Your Light Shine: God Works Miracles Through You
St. Paul the Apostle · New York, New York · Jun 9, 2026
Daily MassThe homily emphasizes that our lives, talents, and dreams are gifts from God, and we are called to let our light shine, acknowledging that this light comes from Him. It uses the story of Elijah and the widow of Zarephath to illustrate how God works miracles through us, even through those outside the expected community, encouraging openness to God's work in our lives.
Holy Cross
Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
The Eucharistic Miracles That Prove Christ's Real Presence
Holy Cross · Pigeon Forge, Tennessee · Jun 7, 2026
Holy DayThe homily emphasizes the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist, addressing historical doubts and connecting it to the Feast of Corpus Christi. It recounts the Eucharistic miracle of Bolsena and St. Juliana's vision, highlighting how these events led to the universal celebration of Corpus Christi and reinforce the importance of faith and worthy reception of the sacrament.