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If anything among the following helps 
God is the answer 2023
Getting in line to see Jesus 2020
Be watchful! Be alert! Turn to Jesus 2008
Advent: waiting in patient hope for God
Related: Advent: preparing our hearts for the the Second Coming of Jesus
stories about Advent
Jesus is the answer 2023
O come, O come Emmanuel and ransom captive Israel 2020
Longing for God 2017
Prepare the way of the Lord: Christ will come again 2008
Related Homilies: Making room for Jesus in our hearts during Advent 2015
God is offering you a grace this Advent
Advent: preparing our hearts for the the Second Coming of Jesus
God with us 2020
Only in God are true and lasting happiness and joy 2008
Related Homilies: God is offering you a grace this Advent
Advent: preparing our hearts for the the Second Coming of Jesus
Mary carried Jesus and wants to carry you to heaven 2023
God is faithful to his promises whatever happens 2020
Jesus came because Mary surrendered to God and said “Yes”
Saying “Yes” to Jesus’ invitation to allow him into our lives
Related Homilies: Mary full of grace
God made a gathering of all graces called Mary
Christmas Season
See homilies in Years A, B, and C
First Sunday: Baptism of Our Lord
See in Baptism of Our Lord in Years A, B, and C
What are you looking for? 2024
Related Homilies: Behold Jesus the Lamb of God who takes away our sins 2020
Behold the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world 2008
Jesus is the Lamb of God who takes away our sins
Second reading: It is the Spirit that gives life; the flesh has nothing to offer
stories about vocation
Repentance meets the mercy and love of God 2024
Being formed and changed by the Word of God 2021
Repent and be happy! 2018
Our deepest desire and Jesus’ call to us 2015
Following Jesus begins in your mind
Related Homilies: Earlier call of the first disciples in John’s Gospel 2024
stories about repentance conversion vocation
Sunday of the Word of God
Possessed by God 2024
Freed by Jesus 2021
There is still a bit of the devil in us! Jesus must increase 2009
Turn to Jesus when suffering 2021
Meet Jesus and be lifted up by him! 2015
Jesus our healer heals us through Mass and the sacraments
Related Homilies: Homilies on healing
First Reading antidote: Attitudes healed
Suffering: moving from “why?” to rebuilding 2024
Jesus became like a leper for us all 2021
We are called to live community forming one body
Related Homilies: Father Damien in the leper colony on Molokai
Let Jesus dispose of the garbage caused by sin
Related: Homilies on God’s mercy
stories about God’s mercy sin
Jesus the bridegroom loves the Church his bride
Related Homilies: Jesus is the new wine in new wineskins expanding our vision
stories about God’s love for us
Related Homilies: The New Covenant sabbath: Sunday, the Lord’s Day
Refocusing on Jesus during Lent 2024
Setting our navigation system towards God 2021
There is One Lord and Savior: Jesus Christ 2018
Related Homilies: From ashes to new life with Jesus 2020
Overcoming temptation and sin during Lent because we love Jesus 2008
Dying and rising with Jesus during Lent
Reliving the temptations of Jesus
Praying, fasting and almsgiving during Lent
Jesus’ call to repentance: Repentance meets the mercy and love of God 2024
Repent and be happy! 2018
stories for Lent
Old Testament Readings during Lent
Trusting in God while waiting 2024
Listen to Jesus 2021
Related Homilies: Prayer: entering the love of Jesus 2023
Jesus always ready to forgive 2023
Jesus’ transfiguration: a lesson in prayer 2016
Listen to Jesus even as he predicts his passion and death! 2006
Jesus’ transfiguration reminds us who we are and not to be negative
Second Reading: Jesus pleading for us at God’s right hand
stories about light of Jesus and light in Guadalupe
Jesus, the Lamb of God, takes away our sins 2021
The ten commandments forming our conscience
Related homilies: Gospel: Jesus is the way to the Father 2022
Jesus replaced the temple 2010
First Reading: on the commandments see homilies for 22nd Sunday Year B
stories about the commandments
Scripture Commentary on Jesus’ justified anger
Jesus lifted up on the Cross for our Salvation 2021
Related: light came into the world Inexplicable light in form of embryo in Guadalupe
Light of Jesus on the shroud of Turin
Second reading: saved by grace through faith
Jesus, the grain of wheat, died to harvest us 2021
The sanctifying grace of the New Covenant 2009
Jesus’ hour of glory: God’s thinking versus ours
Related: Gospel Andrew 2024
First reading: New Covenant
Holy Week
Easter Sunday
See Easter Sunday in Homilies for Years ABC
See homilies in Years A, B, and C
Jesus did rise on Easter Sunday! 2021
Jesus’ forgiveness flows to us from the cross 2006
Salvation only through Jesus 2024
Jesus, the Good Shepherd, laid down his life for us 2021
Jesus the Good Shepherd carries us on his shoulder and lays down his life for us 2006
Related Homilies: Gospel: Jesus laying down his life: Gethsemane and crucifixion
Good Shepherds laying down their lives: St. Damien of Molokai and St. Patrick
Second Reading: Love of God for us 2009
Remain in Jesus 2024
Bear fruit: our love is not to be just words
Related Homilies: Remaining in Jesus’ word 2019
Remain in my love 2017
As the Father loves me, so I also love you 2024
As the Father loves Jesus, so Jesus loves us 2021
Remain in my love 2018
The sacrificial love of Jesus and the miraculous crucifix of Limpias
Related Homilies: Homilies on God’s love for us and loving our neighbor as ourselves
God’s covenantal love for us 2010
Loving others as Jesus loved us
Jesus the bridegroom loves the Church his bride
on laying down one’s life, see St. Damien of Molokai and St. Patrick
See homilies in Years A, B, and C
Seventh Sunday of Easter
See homilies in Years A, B, and C
See homilies for Years A, B, and C
Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity
See homilies in Years A, B, and C
See homilies in Years A, B, and C
Second Reading: Jesus High Priest of the New Covenant 2007
Jesus and Mary crushing the head of the serpent 2024
Related Homilies: Possessed by God 2024
First Reading: Where are you?
Jesus yearns to have everyone in his kingdom 2021
Jesus is with us in the boat: trust him 2021
Related Homilies: Amazing Grace that saved a Wretch like Me!
Growing through Trials like Peter
First Reading: on Job
stories about faith
Trusting in God while suffering 2021
When you have problems, go to Jesus 2015
We have faith in the power of Jesus to heal us and pick us up
Related Homilies: Homilies on healing
Homilies on turning everything to good
Scandalized not knowing the Love of God 2024
Heart open to Jesus 2021
Accepting Jesus into our house and heart 2018
Jesus could work no miracle because they rejected him
Related Homilies: Second Reading Carrying our cross
Gospel: Commentary The Brothers and Sisters of Jesus
Freedom in Jesus for the better life he offers you 2024
Welcoming God into our lives 2021
Chosen to be holy and spotless in Christ
Jesus continues to minister to us through his priests 2012
Related Homilies: on rejection of the word of God, see Fourteenth Sunday above
Second Reading: Chosen by God
Jesus cries for those who are lost 2024
The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want 2012
Serving others and mental health
Related Homilies: on the Psalm The Lord is my shepherd
on the disciples resting Slow down to enjoy life and hear Jesus
On Sundays 17-21, we interrupt reading Mark to read John 6, the Eucharistic Chapter.
Multiplication anticipates Eucharist 2024
From multiplication to transubstantiation 2021
God offers us more than we can imagine 2006
Jesus expands our small vision to his limitless vision
Bear with one another through love: love your children
Related Homilies: Give to Jesus and he gives to us
Homilies on the Eucharist Stories about the Eucharist
Jesus is the Bread of Life and his words our nourishment 2021
Keep me company in the Blessed Sacrament
Related Homilies: Jesus’ sermon on the Eucharist 2011
Homilies on the Eucharist Stories about the Eucharist
Jesus, the Bread who gives life 2024
Jesus gives his Flesh for the life of the world 2021
Related Homilies: Jesus’ sermon on the Eucharist 2011
Homilies on the Eucharist Stories about the Eucharist
Holy Communion: the highest union 2024
Little Nellie of Holy God longing for the Eucharist
Taste and see the goodness of the Lord
Related Homilies: Jesus’ sermon on the Eucharist 2011
Homilies on the Eucharist Stories about the Eucharist
Deciding for God gives freedom 2012
It is the Spirit that gives life while the flesh is of no avail
second reading related: Scripture Commentary Husbands and Wives
Self-abandonment to God is my only guide 2024
Being friends with God by living his commandments 2021
Jesus’ prescription for holiness and purity 2012
The commandments: God’s navigational guidance
Related Homilies: Eat what you want but love your neighbor! 2011
Food laws annulled 2019
The ten commandments forming our conscience
stories about the commandments
Jesus restores us to God’s plan for us 2024
Be opened 2021
Ephphatha: Jesus raises us to a new level 2012
Eyes open to Jesus and ears unsealed to his Good News
Slow down to enjoy life and hear Jesus
Related Homilies: Jesus our Healer
Jesus with us carrying our cross 2024
Offering our sufferings to Jesus and Mary 2021
Jesus took our sins on himself 2018
Professing our faith by how we live 2012
Do we live the faith we profess or run from the cross? 2006
Taking up our cross after Jesus
Related: Homilies on carrying our cross stories about our cross
Second Reading: faith and works Saved by Jesus and doing the will of the Father 2008
Seek first the kingdom of God 2024
Jesus on the cross teaching us how to respond to unjust suffering 2015
The Curé of Ars: the last becomes first
If anyone wants to be first he must be servant of all
Living better because of Jesus 2024
If your hand should cause you to sin cut it off!
Married love 2021
Marriage is a school of love and forgiveness
What God has joined together man must not divide
Related Homilies: The Church’s teaching on marriage
Treasure in heaven 2021
Does Jesus’ command to the man to sell everything apply to us also? 2006
Related Homilies: Vocations in the Bible: answering God’s call
Second Reading: homilies on Sacred Scripture
stories about money
Approach the Throne of Grace for mercy 2024
Jesus paid the ransom for our sins 2021
The truly great ones of this world: those who love and serve 2015
Jesus gave his life as an offering for our sin and bore our guilt 2012
God is closeness, compassion, and tender love 2024
Why pray when God knows what we want?
Related Homilies: Homilies on healing Homilies on suffering
Loving God with all our heart, all our soul, all our mind, and all our strength 2024
Loving God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength 2021
Loving God and loving our neighbor as ourselves 2018
Related Homilies: Homilies on loving God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength
Homilies on loving our neighbor as ourselves
Second Reading: Old Testament priests and the Priesthood of Jesus 2009
stories about loving God and loving neighbor as oneself
Trust in God 2024
What motivates you? God’s love for you or your love of yourself? 2009
Related Homilies: We do not need false appearances because we are citizens of heaven
First Reading Give to Jesus and he gives to us
The heavens and earth will pass away but not Jesus’ words and sacrifice 2021
Thirty-Fourth Sunday: Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
Good citizens of our country but God’s servants first: Jesus is our King 2006
Jesus Christ our King: King of our minds and King of our actions
Related Homilies: Jesus a Powerless King