Homilies
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Year C Homilies, 2024 - 2025
Homily for the 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C 2025
God Desires Persistent Intercession and Trust-Filled Prayer
Persistent Prayer: You’re Not Nagging God; You’re Trusting Him
Jesus Didn’t Shred Your Sins, He Nailed Them in Public
Homily for the 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C 2025
Learning to Welcome Through Listening
Aprender a acoger escuchando
Suffering, Mystery, and Maturity in the Body of Christ
Homily for the 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C 2025
God’s Law Is in Your Mouth
Supreme Over All Things; And Yet Born in a Barn
Soberano sobre todo… y sin embargo, nació en un establo
Homily for the 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C 2025
Rejoicing in the Wounds of Love
Sent, Sustained, and Secure
Enviados, Sostenidos y Seguros
Marked by the Cross
The Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul (June 29)
Two Pillars, One Foundation: Truth and Charity, Sword and Keys
La Solemnidad de San Pedro y San Pablo (29 de junio)
Homily for the Corpus Christi, Year C 2025
From Melchizedek to the Miracle of Multiplication
“For I received from the Lord what I also handed on to you...”
1 Corintios 11, 23–26 “Yo recibí del Señor lo que les transmití...”
Homily for the Holy Trinity Sunday, Year C 2025
The Trinity Is Not a Math Problem, It’s a Love Story
Docility to Truth in an Age of Opinion
Patience is a Virtue… but I Want It Now!
La paciencia es una virtud… ¡pero la quiero ya!
Homily for the Pentecost Sunday, Year C 2025
A Double Portion of the Spirit
Una Doble Porción del Espíritu
Homily for the Ascension of the Lord, Year C 2025
Living the Ascension Here and Now
Cristo Eleva Nuestra Humanidad y Nuestras Luchas Más Profundas
Christ Lifts Our Humanity—and Our Deepest Struggles
Homily for the 6th Sunday of Easter, Year C 2025
¿El Espíritu de la Verdad o el espíritu del yo?
The Spirit of Truth or the Spirit of Self?
Peace That Unburdens the Soul
Una Paz que Libera el Alma
When the Church Gathers: Clarity, Communion, and the Courage to Let Go
Capax Dei: The Soul Made for Divine Dwelling
No Temple, No Sun, No Problem: Life in the Eternal City
Homily for the 5th Sunday of Easter, Year C 2025
7 Things That Stop Us from Loving Like Jesus
The Foundation of Apostolic Succession: A Promise Fulfilled
The New Creation – A Promise of Hope and Transformation
Love One Another – The Gospel's Punchline
Understanding Glory: More Than Just a Shining Light
Entendiendo la Gloria: Más Que Simplemente una Luz Brillante
Homily for the Good Shepherd Sunday, Year C 2025
Sheepishly Saved: Why I’m Proud to Be in the Flock
John 10:27–30 – The Security of Being Known
Good Shepherd Sunday: Why Sheep Are Smiling in Heaven
Guiados por el Pastor, Salvados por el Cordero
Homily for the 3rd Sunday of Easter, Year C 2025
Heaven’s Loudest Concert... and Why You Should Warm Up Your Voice!
Merciful Restoration: Love Heals Human Weakness
Obedience to God Over Human Respect
If I’m not obeying God… whom am I obeying?
Obedecer a Dios es para nuestro bien
Homily for 2nd Sunday of Easter - Divine Mercy Sunday, Year C 2025
A Divine Mercy Dialogue with Gospel and Tradition
Divine Mercy in the Midst of Exile and Fear
Mercy as the Mark of the Risen Church
Peace, Wounds, and Mercy: The Heartbeat of Christ for the World
Un diálogo para el Domingo de la Divina Misericordia
Homily for Easter Sunday, Year C 2025
The Stone Was Rolled Away
Homily for the Easter Vigil, Year C 2025
Why Do You Seek the Living Among the Dead?
Homily for Easter - Evening Mass
A Journey from Grief to Faith
Un Camino del Duelo a la Fe
Homily for the Good Friday, Year C 2025
Behold the Wood of the Cross
Homily for the Holy Thursday, Year C 2025
Do This in Remembrance of Me
Homilies for the Palms Sunday of the Lord's Passion
From Hosanna to Hysteria: The Roller Coaster of Faith
The Great Humility Showdown
When Life Feels Like a Roast... But You’re the Main Dish
Homilies for the 5th Sunday of Lent Year C 2025
New Things and Old Habits: Rediscovering Hope in a Cynical Age
Losing It All to Gain It All: The Foolishness of Clinging to Rubbish
Stones and Mercy: When You’re Too Busy Throwing Rocks to Build a Bridge
La Misericordia que Sana (Juan 8:1-11)
Year A
From Tacos to Transcendence: When God’s GPS Takes a Detour
Raising the Dead, or Just Waking Up the Sleepwalkers?
Homilies for the 4th Sunday of Lent Year C 2025
From Darkness to Light: A Journey of Faith and Sight
El Hijo Pródigo: Un Viaje del "Desmadre" al Encuentro
🎉 “Reconciled and Rewired: Why God Made You His PR Agent”
🙌 “Prodigal Love and the Lost-and-Found Department of Heaven”
🚗 “Lost in the Desert: A Prodigal Road Trip Home”
Year A: OCIA
🙈💦 “From Dust to Dignity: Seeing with Baptized Eyes”
Homilies for the 3rd Sunday of Lent Year C 2025
The Rock That Followed Them: Christ in the Wilderness
The Burning Bush, The God of Second Chances, and Why We Should Stop Playing with Fire
Learning from Other People’s Mistakes – So We Don’t Repeat Them
The Urgency of Conversion – Don't Wait for "Someday
Servicio Divino de Lavandería: Cómo Dios Limpia Nuestros Pecados
For Year A: OCIA A Divine Layover: A Priest, a Woman, and the Living Water
Thirsty People, A Rock, and a Crucified Savior
Homilies for 2nd Sunday of Lent, Year C 2025
Homilies for the Baptism of the Lord, Year C 2025
Fourth Sunday of Advent, Year C Homilies
Third Sunday of Advent, Year C Homilies
Introduction to the Second Sunday of Advent Year C
House Cleaning vs. Heart Cleaning: Advent Edition
Preparing for His Coming: The Divine Renovation Project
Preparándonos para Su Venida: El Proyecto de Renovación Divina
First Sunday of Advent, Year C Homilies
Homily for Thanksgiving Day
Solemnity of Christ the King of the Universe, Year B 2024
God Desires Persistent Intercession and Trust-Filled Prayer
Persistent Prayer: You’re Not Nagging God; You’re Trusting Him
Jesus Didn’t Shred Your Sins, He Nailed Them in Public
Homily for the 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C 2025
Learning to Welcome Through Listening
Aprender a acoger escuchando
Suffering, Mystery, and Maturity in the Body of Christ
Homily for the 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C 2025
God’s Law Is in Your Mouth
Supreme Over All Things; And Yet Born in a Barn
Soberano sobre todo… y sin embargo, nació en un establo
Homily for the 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C 2025
Rejoicing in the Wounds of Love
Sent, Sustained, and Secure
Enviados, Sostenidos y Seguros
Marked by the Cross
The Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul (June 29)
Two Pillars, One Foundation: Truth and Charity, Sword and Keys
La Solemnidad de San Pedro y San Pablo (29 de junio)
Homily for the Corpus Christi, Year C 2025
From Melchizedek to the Miracle of Multiplication
“For I received from the Lord what I also handed on to you...”
1 Corintios 11, 23–26 “Yo recibí del Señor lo que les transmití...”
Homily for the Holy Trinity Sunday, Year C 2025
The Trinity Is Not a Math Problem, It’s a Love Story
Docility to Truth in an Age of Opinion
Patience is a Virtue… but I Want It Now!
La paciencia es una virtud… ¡pero la quiero ya!
Homily for the Pentecost Sunday, Year C 2025
A Double Portion of the Spirit
Una Doble Porción del Espíritu
Homily for the Ascension of the Lord, Year C 2025
Living the Ascension Here and Now
Cristo Eleva Nuestra Humanidad y Nuestras Luchas Más Profundas
Christ Lifts Our Humanity—and Our Deepest Struggles
Homily for the 6th Sunday of Easter, Year C 2025
¿El Espíritu de la Verdad o el espíritu del yo?
The Spirit of Truth or the Spirit of Self?
Peace That Unburdens the Soul
Una Paz que Libera el Alma
When the Church Gathers: Clarity, Communion, and the Courage to Let Go
Capax Dei: The Soul Made for Divine Dwelling
No Temple, No Sun, No Problem: Life in the Eternal City
Homily for the 5th Sunday of Easter, Year C 2025
7 Things That Stop Us from Loving Like Jesus
The Foundation of Apostolic Succession: A Promise Fulfilled
The New Creation – A Promise of Hope and Transformation
Love One Another – The Gospel's Punchline
Understanding Glory: More Than Just a Shining Light
Entendiendo la Gloria: Más Que Simplemente una Luz Brillante
Homily for the Good Shepherd Sunday, Year C 2025
Sheepishly Saved: Why I’m Proud to Be in the Flock
John 10:27–30 – The Security of Being Known
Good Shepherd Sunday: Why Sheep Are Smiling in Heaven
Guiados por el Pastor, Salvados por el Cordero
Homily for the 3rd Sunday of Easter, Year C 2025
Heaven’s Loudest Concert... and Why You Should Warm Up Your Voice!
Merciful Restoration: Love Heals Human Weakness
Obedience to God Over Human Respect
If I’m not obeying God… whom am I obeying?
Obedecer a Dios es para nuestro bien
Homily for 2nd Sunday of Easter - Divine Mercy Sunday, Year C 2025
A Divine Mercy Dialogue with Gospel and Tradition
Divine Mercy in the Midst of Exile and Fear
Mercy as the Mark of the Risen Church
Peace, Wounds, and Mercy: The Heartbeat of Christ for the World
Un diálogo para el Domingo de la Divina Misericordia
Homily for Easter Sunday, Year C 2025
The Stone Was Rolled Away
Homily for the Easter Vigil, Year C 2025
Why Do You Seek the Living Among the Dead?
Homily for Easter - Evening Mass
A Journey from Grief to Faith
Un Camino del Duelo a la Fe
Homily for the Good Friday, Year C 2025
Behold the Wood of the Cross
Homily for the Holy Thursday, Year C 2025
Do This in Remembrance of Me
Homilies for the Palms Sunday of the Lord's Passion
From Hosanna to Hysteria: The Roller Coaster of Faith
The Great Humility Showdown
When Life Feels Like a Roast... But You’re the Main Dish
Homilies for the 5th Sunday of Lent Year C 2025
New Things and Old Habits: Rediscovering Hope in a Cynical Age
Losing It All to Gain It All: The Foolishness of Clinging to Rubbish
Stones and Mercy: When You’re Too Busy Throwing Rocks to Build a Bridge
La Misericordia que Sana (Juan 8:1-11)
Year A
From Tacos to Transcendence: When God’s GPS Takes a Detour
Raising the Dead, or Just Waking Up the Sleepwalkers?
Homilies for the 4th Sunday of Lent Year C 2025
From Darkness to Light: A Journey of Faith and Sight
El Hijo Pródigo: Un Viaje del "Desmadre" al Encuentro
🎉 “Reconciled and Rewired: Why God Made You His PR Agent”
🙌 “Prodigal Love and the Lost-and-Found Department of Heaven”
🚗 “Lost in the Desert: A Prodigal Road Trip Home”
Year A: OCIA
🙈💦 “From Dust to Dignity: Seeing with Baptized Eyes”
Homilies for the 3rd Sunday of Lent Year C 2025
The Rock That Followed Them: Christ in the Wilderness
The Burning Bush, The God of Second Chances, and Why We Should Stop Playing with Fire
Learning from Other People’s Mistakes – So We Don’t Repeat Them
The Urgency of Conversion – Don't Wait for "Someday
Servicio Divino de Lavandería: Cómo Dios Limpia Nuestros Pecados
For Year A: OCIA A Divine Layover: A Priest, a Woman, and the Living Water
Thirsty People, A Rock, and a Crucified Savior
Homilies for 2nd Sunday of Lent, Year C 2025
- The Transfiguration and the Chosen Lamb
- Faith, Feelings, and the Fine Art of Waiting on God
- From Fear to Faith—Trusting in God’s Covenant
- The Transfiguration – A Sneak Peek of Heaven!
- Heavenly Citizenship—Stop Living Like Tourists in the World!
- A Tourist or a Citizen?
- ¿Eres Turista o Ciudadano?
- A Visit from St. Philip Neri: A Heavenly Counseling Session
- TONGUE: A Reflection on Speech, Hypocrisy, and Holiness
- The True Meaning of "Hypocrisy"
- The Quality of One’s Speech – What Your Words Say About You
- La Calidad de Nuestras Palabras – Lo Que Dicen de Nosotros
- Resurrected or Refrigerated? The Necessity of Believing in the Resurrection of the Body
- Enemigos: ¿Un Mal Necesario o Simplemente Dramáticos?
- Enemies: The Necessary Evil or Just Drama Queens?
- From Adam to Christ: A Tale of Two Men (and Why We Need the Upgrade!)
- Homily on the Beatitudes: The New Covenant and the Heavenly Promised Land
- Introduction to the Readings – 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C)
- Blessings, Curses, and the Divine Sense of Humor
- Bendiciones, Maldiciones y el Sentido del Humor Divino
- The Blessed Hope of Eternity: Resurrection, Coffee, and the Ultimate Plot Twist
- Candlemas: Light and the Blessing of Wax
- Introduction to the readings
- Candlemass and Presentation of the Lord
- The Light has come into the temple, and the shadows begin to flee
- Toda la oscuridad del mundo no puede apagar la luz de una sola vela
- Introduction to the 3rd Sunday Readings
- Enthrone the Word of God: No More Postponing!
- Enthrone the Word of God in Your Life
- One Body, One Church: Why the Catholic Church is Home
- 10 fascinating facts about the Bible that many people may not know
- Introduction
- 10 Parallels Between Cana (John 2) and Calvary (John 19)
- Typological and Theological Reflections on John 2:1-12 (The Wedding at Cana)
- A Love Story: When God Said "I Do"
- Homily on 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 – The Diversity of Gifts in the Body of Christ
- ¿Qué Piensa Dios Sobre el Matrimonio?
Homilies for the Baptism of the Lord, Year C 2025
- Introduction to the readings
- 3 Baptisms
- The Baptism of Jesus and His Divinity
- Baptism and the PDR: A Birth Process
- Epiphany Blessing Rite
- Introduction to the Readings for the Solemnity of Epiphany
- The Journey of Faith: From Reason to Revelation
- The Mystery Revealed: Unity in a Divided World
- What made Mary, Joseph, and Jesus such a standout family?
- ¿Qué hizo que María, José y Jesús fueran una familia tan especial?
- Homily for the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God: A Jubilee Year of Hope
- Lessons from Mary for 2025 Goals
- Lecciones de María para los Propósitos de 2025
Fourth Sunday of Advent, Year C Homilies
- Introduction to the Readings
- Mary, Ever Virgin – The Queen of Joyful Obedience
- Homily for the 4th Sunday of Advent – Hebrews 10:5-10
- Mary and Elizabeth Show Us What Matters
- María y Isabel Nos Muestran lo Importante
Third Sunday of Advent, Year C Homilies
- Gaudete Sunday: A Midpoint of Hope and Joy
- Philippians 4:4–7
- Homily for the Third Sunday of Advent, Year C: Rejoice, Laugh, Repeat!
- Domingo de los Ornamentos Rosados
- Homily for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
- Alegre para la Solemnidad de la Inmaculada Concepción
- Homily for the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
- Homilía para la Fiesta de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe
Introduction to the Second Sunday of Advent Year C
House Cleaning vs. Heart Cleaning: Advent Edition
Preparing for His Coming: The Divine Renovation Project
Preparándonos para Su Venida: El Proyecto de Renovación Divina
First Sunday of Advent, Year C Homilies
- Introduction to the First Sunday of Advent (Cycle C): Stay Awake and Prepare
- Stay Awake, God’s Promise Is Worth the Wait!
- 1 Thessalonians 3:12-4:2: Perseverance in Holiness: The Long Road to Glory
Homily for Thanksgiving Day
Solemnity of Christ the King of the Universe, Year B 2024
- Introduction to the Sunday and Readings
- Who’s in Charge Here?
- Revelation 1:5-8: A Kingdom Worth Belonging To
- ¿Quién tiene el control aquí?
- Unknown Hour of Yom Teruah
- Introductions to the Readings -33rd Sunday Year B
- The Power of Jesus’ One Perfect Sacrifice
- Anchored in the Everlasting
- Introduction to the readings
- Trusting in God's Plan for Our Lives
- Christ’s Once-and-for-All Sacrifice: A Call to Hope and Holiness
- Confiando en el Plan de Dios para Nuestras Vidas
- Introduction to the Readings
- The Vanishing Love for God and Neighbor
- The Catholic Priesthood: A Share in Christ's Eternal High Priesthood
- Introduction to the Readings
- Jesus, the Ultimate High Priest—Not Just a Regular Guy in a Fancy Outfit!
- Steps to be healed
- The Rich Man and Pelagius
- Readings Explained
- Detachment as the Path to Union with God
- The Word of God in an age of Confusion
- ¿Dónde pasaré la eternidad?
- Readings Explained
- Catholic Apologetics on Marriage
- Introduction to the Letter to the Hebrews
- The Trap of Divorce
- Una defensa del matrimonio
- Readings Explained
- What is a Scandal?
- Old Testament Hierarchy and New Testament Hierarchy
- Sin Scandal and Hell
- A Warning for the Wealthy and Self-Confident
- La Gehenna
- Readings Explained
- The Path to True Greatness
- The Lack of Godly Wisdom Sows Disunity, James 3-16-4-3
- Progressive revelation of the Passion, Death and Resurrection
- Superar la Envidia a través de la Humildad y la Gratitud: Un Llamado a Abrazar Nuestro Camino Compartido en Cristo
- Readings Explained
- Healing of the Deaf Man & Baptism : 7 Parallels
- Overcoming Favoritism: James 2:1-5 and Human Dignity
- Turning Down the Volume: When Jesus Heals the Earbuds of Our Souls
- Let Jesus Do the Work in Us
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- Readings Explained
- 13 Vices of Mark 7-21-22
- 3 Theological Virtues and 13 vices of Mark 7-21-22
catechesis on apostles' creed
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What is the Eucharist ?
Rediscover Holy Mass
How to grow in Eucharistic Devotion?
Norms for the Distribution and Reception of Holy Communion under Both Kinds in the Dioceses of the United States of America
General Instruction of the Roman Missal
Celebrating the Lord’s Day
Liturgical Participation
Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion to the Sick
Catholic Prayers and Devotions
Prayers for Catholic Living
Rediscover Holy Mass
How to grow in Eucharistic Devotion?
Norms for the Distribution and Reception of Holy Communion under Both Kinds in the Dioceses of the United States of America
General Instruction of the Roman Missal
Celebrating the Lord’s Day
Liturgical Participation
Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion to the Sick
Catholic Prayers and Devotions
Prayers for Catholic Living
Prepare for Confession
Confession Guide for Adults
A Detailed Catholic Examination of Conscience
11 Things That Happen When You Commit to Going to Confession More Regularly
Simple Guide to Confession - 1
Simple Guide to Confession - 2
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Confession Guide for Adults
A Detailed Catholic Examination of Conscience
11 Things That Happen When You Commit to Going to Confession More Regularly
Simple Guide to Confession - 1
Simple Guide to Confession - 2
For Free Catholic Books and Resources please Click
Understanding & serving in the Catholic Mass
10 Things you must know about Holy Mass
Top 10 Responsibilities for Catholic Ushers During Holy Mass
The roles and Requirements of Lectors and Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
Top 10 Responsibilities for Catholic Ushers During Holy Mass
The roles and Requirements of Lectors and Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
What is the Eucharist ?
Rediscover Holy Mass
How to grow in Eucharistic Devotion?
Norms for the Distribution and Reception of Holy Communion under Both Kinds in the Dioceses of the United States of America
General Instruction of the Roman Missal
Celebrating the Lord’s Day
Liturgical Participation
Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion to the Sick
Catholic Prayers and Devotions
Prayers for Catholic Living
Rediscover Holy Mass
How to grow in Eucharistic Devotion?
Norms for the Distribution and Reception of Holy Communion under Both Kinds in the Dioceses of the United States of America
General Instruction of the Roman Missal
Celebrating the Lord’s Day
Liturgical Participation
Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion to the Sick
Catholic Prayers and Devotions
Prayers for Catholic Living
Who is celebrating the Mass this weekend? - Mass Schedule for Priests
Who is serving as Eucharistic Minister, Lector and Altar Server? - Schedule for ministers
Who is serving as Eucharistic Minister, Lector and Altar Server? - Schedule for ministers