Homilies about priesthood

Corpus Christi: The Reality of Christ's Body and Blood in the Eucharist

The homily emphasizes the profound meaning of Corpus Christi, explaining that the Eucharist is not merely a symbol but the true body and blood of Christ, making us one body in Him. The priest shares personal anecdotes about his ordination chalice and stole, highlighting the sacredness of the Eucharist and the privilege of celebrating it as part of the community, while also connecting it to the ongoing novena to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

Jesus Christ: The Supreme Priest and Perfect Sacrifice

The homily reflects on the priest's 21st ordination anniversary, emphasizing Jesus Christ as the supreme priest and the true, unblemished sacrifice. It contrasts the failed sacrifices to Baal in the Old Testament with Christ's perfect offering, highlighting that only through Jesus can our souls be fed and brought to heaven. The priest encourages parishioners not to worry about the unworthiness of individual priests, as they represent Christ, the ultimate priest.

Beyond Routine: Rediscovering Awe in the Eucharist

The homily emphasizes the need to renew our faith in the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist, moving beyond routine. The priest shares personal anecdotes of his shaking hands during early Masses and his profound experience during his first Holy Communion, contrasting them with the potential for routine to diminish awe. He encourages the faithful to approach the Eucharist with renewed reverence, understanding it as a divine mystery that transcends our senses.

The Priest's Role: Why Your Prayers Are Powerful at Mass

This homily emphasizes the unique role of the priest at Mass as an 'alter Christus,' a mediator between God and man. It explains that human prayers, though important, are insufficient on their own, and gain their power by being united to Christ's perfect sacrifice through the priest. The homily highlights the four ends of Mass and how the priest gathers the faithful's intentions, making them worthy through Christ's merits.

The Real Presence: Connecting the Altar to Calvary on Corpus Christi

Father Brian Sullivan

The homily emphasizes the profound significance of the Eucharist as the real presence of Christ, connecting the priest's hands to making Christ present daily and forgiving sins. It encourages parishioners to pray for priests to be holy servants and to cultivate reverence and piety to truly see Jesus Christ at the altar, linking the sacrifice of the Mass to Calvary.

How a Priest Images the Holy Trinity: A First Mass Homily

Father Charles Derell

This homily celebrates the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity and the first Mass of a newly ordained priest, Father Charles Derell. The speaker reflects on how a priest images God the Father through mercy and blessings, God the Son through his humanity and compassion, and the Holy Spirit through sanctification and giving new life. The homily concludes with personal reflections on Father Charles's gifts and a heartfelt thank you to his family and the parish for fostering vocations.

The Eucharist and Priesthood: A Newly Ordained Priest's First Mass on Corpus Christi

Father James Harbor

This homily, delivered on the Solemnity of Corpus Christi, connects the Eucharist and the priesthood, celebrating a newly ordained priest, Father James Harbor. It draws parallels between Moses leading the Israelites with mana and priests providing the Eucharist, emphasizing that both divine gifts and human leaders are essential to God's plan. The homily highlights the priest's role in teaching, making present Christ's sacrifice, and nourishing the faithful, while also encouraging vocations and thanking those who supported Father Jim's journey.