Homily: 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A)
It’s easy now to say that the disciples had nothing to fear since Jesus was so close. But that is not how it works in real life situations.
EF Homily: 9th Sunday after Pentecost
Yes, God is merciful, but there is a limit to His mercy.
Forty Hours Sermon
The Church in which I was preaching happened to be one of those Churches which didn’t have the Blessed Sacrament in it, and my remark caused quite a stir.
Homily: 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A)
God is a provident God. This in turn should make us want to love God.
Homily: 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A)
Not too long ago I was talking with a priest who said that he did not believe that there was anyone in hell. I told him that was a very nice thought, and I too would love to believe it, but I don’t think we can count on it.
Like Eve in the Garden
“The fruit in my hands was not forbidden but simply forgotten.” — Fr. Brent Maher
Homily: 15th Monday in Ordinary Time (St. Kateri)
St. Kateri grew up in very unlikely circumstances of ever becoming a saint. But she did.
Homily: 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A)
“There’s no doubt that Catholics are hearing a lot more of the Bible now than they used to. However, it’s difficult to say what has been the result of this.”
Sacred Music As Entertainment
The reason we have a choir in the church is for our entertainment at Mass, right?
Homily: 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A)
“The wonderful thing about Jesus and His teaching is that it is within the grasp of everyone.”
Homily: Solemnity of Saints Peter & Paul
“Recently, our present Holy Father Pope Francis said that there is more persecution of Christians going on now than ever before”
Homily: Corpus Christi (Year A)
All any of us can do on a day like this is say: “Lord, increase the Faith of all who believe in You.”
Homily: Most Holy Trinity (Year A)
“We should consider it a real privilege and honor to be able and allowed to honor and praise the Holy Trinity.”
Review • Saint Isaac Jogues Illuminated Missal, Lectionary, & Gradual
“This publication is sorely needed to help reignite a Catholic imagination.” — Christine Sarti
Homily: Pentecost
A Homily by Fr. Valentine Young, OFM.
