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December 8: The Immaculate Conception of Our Lady
The Immaculate Conception of Our Lady implicit in Sacred Scripture 2023
Our Lady Conceived without Sin 2020
Our Tainted Nature’s Solitary Boast 2016
God made a gathering of all graces called Mary
Immaculate Conception and the Icon of Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Immaculate Conception of Our Lady and the Miraculous Medal
Immaculate Conception of Our Lady
Related Homilies: Homilies on the Gospel (Fourth Sunday of Advent Year B)
Four Marian Dogmas (end of pdf)
First reading Where are you?
Christmas: God’s love for us and our love for Jesus 2022
Christmas: Jesus’ love for you 2021
Christmas: Jesus in the midst of chaos 2020
Christmas: God’s love for you is out of this world 2015
Christmas: mystery of God’s love (also in mp3 meditation)
Related Homilies: Now I know why you had to do it: a Christmas Parable
mp3 meditation: Baby Jesus surrounded by the animals (quality reduced)
Day Mass Gospel related: Taking Jesus home 2020
stories for Christmas
Inexplicable light in form of embryo in Guadalupe
Sunday in the Octave of Christmas: The Holy Family
When Christmas Day falls on Sunday, the Holy Family is celebrated on December 30.
Helping our family 2023
The Holy Family and our families 2021
With Mary and Joseph turned towards Jesus 2017
The Holy Family and our families 2015
The Holy Family: held together by love through all their challenges
God’s plan for the family: a reflection of God’s love
Related Homilies: The marriage of Mary and Joseph
Bear with one another charitably: love your children
The truly great ones of this world: those who love and serve 2015
What God has joined together man must not divide
Year B: Handing Jesus over to the Father in the temple 2023
stories about family
January 1: Mary, the Mother of God
Mary, Mother of God, loves us all equally 2023
Mary, Mother of God 2017
Mary, Mother of God, and our Mother 2018
Related Homilies: Mother of God
January 6: Epiphany of Our Lord
Transferred to the Second Sunday after Christmas in many regions
Parallel Universes 2024
God will win the battle against evil 2021
The gift of our love for Jesus 2020
The events of the Epiphany played out today 2013
Jesus’ birth revealed to the nations by a star because Jesus is Savior of all 2007
From star reading, horoscopes, and astrology to worshiping Jesus
Baby Jesus, the Wise Men and Herod (also in mp3 meditation reduced quality)
stories for Christmas
In many regions the Epiphany of Our Lord is celebrated on this Sunday and when Christmas Day falls on Sunday, the Second Sunday after Christmas is either Epiphany of Our Lord or Baptism of Our Lord depending on your region.
Taking Jesus home 2020
Now I know why you had to do it: a Christmas Parable
God does care about you: the Word became flesh and lived among us
Who are you? 2021
Second Reading see Enlightened to our calling and destiny
stories for Christmas
First Sunday: Baptism of Our Lord
Transferred to Monday in many regions
Deepening our unity with Jesus since baptism 2023
Jesus’ solidarity with us 2021
United with Jesus since baptism 2020
The baptism of Jesus: every grace in the Church comes from Jesus 2011
Sharing in the salvific effects of Jesus’ cross through baptism 2009
Like Jesus you were anointed with the Holy Spirit at baptism
Sons and daughters of our Father since our baptism
Year C: Jesus was baptized and we are baptized, Jesus prayed and we pray 2013
Year C: Jesus with us 2022
Related Homilies: Baptism changes the quality of our souls forever 2011
Professing our faith with the Apostles’ Creed during baptism
February 2: The Presentation of Our Lord
Meeting Jesus like Simeon and Anna 2020
Jesus the fulfillment of Simeon’s and Israel’s hopes 2016
The Presentation of Jesus in the temple: the new priesthood and pure sacrifice 2010
Related Homilies: Handing Jesus over to the Father in the temple 2023
on the Holy Family The Holy Family
St. Patrick: prepared by God for his mission 2021
St. Patrick: what we learn of him from his own writings
St. Patrick specially chosen by God to transform Ireland
St. Patrick: similar to biblical figures and a challenge to us 2006
Gospel: The Seventy(-two) 2010
Related: St. Patrick's Breastplate
Related Homilies: Mary carried Jesus and wants to carry you to heaven 2023
Mary Full of Grace 2023
Jesus came because Mary surrendered to God
Saying “Yes” to Jesus’ invitation to allow Him into our Lives
mp3 meditation (quality reduced)
Holy Week
Jesus here with us 2024
Jesus with us though invisible 2021
Jesus’ Resurrection shows He is the Answer to our Questions 2016
Jesus Continues in the Church 2015
Christ is Risen! 2011
Jesus Risen is the Light of the World 2008
Jesus’ Resurrection reminds us of the glorious future awaiting us
Related Homilies: Jesus Did Rise on Easter Sunday! 2021
belief in the resurrection (excerpt of funeral homily)
cloth over Jesus’ head, The Sudarium
stories about the next life and death
Jesus always waiting for us 2023
Trust in Jesus’ Mercy and Love 2022
Christ invites us to his Sacred Heart 2013
Jesus’ Resurrection and the New Covenant 2008
The joy of faith in Jesus 2006
Why confess sins to a priest? 2006 (excerpt of above homily)
Trust, Surrender, Believe, Receive
Blessed are those who have not seen and yet believe
Related Homilies: Jesus Did Rise on Easter Sunday! 2021
Divine Mercy 2008
stories about faith
Related: Little Nellie of Holy God longing for the Eucharist
Praying for the Holy Spirit after Jesus’ Ascension 2021
Gathered around Our Lady after Jesus’ Ascension 2018
Enlightened to our calling and destiny
Year A: Students in the school of Jesus 2023
Year B: Jesus is present in his Church after his Ascension 2006
Year C: Jesus’ Ascension: Jesus with us in a new nearness 2022
Related Homilies: Waiting in prayer for the outpouring of the Holy Spirit
Waiting in prayer for the Holy Spirit: intercessory prayer
Related Homilies: Gathered around Our Lady after Jesus’ ascension 2018
Praying together before Pentecost 2021
Pentecost: the Holy Spirit comes to us in the sacraments 2024
Pentecost: Proud to be Catholic 2021
Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity
God rich in mercy, Redeemer of man, Giver of life 2024
Year A: The Holy Trinity rescuing us 2023
We are drawn into the love at the heart of the Trinity
Tear B: The Most Holy Trinity: God wants the best for us 2021
We belong to the Holy Trinity since baptism
Year C: Father who sought me, Son who bought me, Spirit who taught me
Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi)
The Eucharist: the greatest gift 2023
The Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist and Eucharistic Miracles
Year A: Meet Jesus in his Real Presence in the Eucharist 2008
Year B: Hungry for Jesus 2024
Jesus’ continuing presence with us in the Eucharist 2021
Year C: Is Jesus in the Eucharist the center of your life? 2007
Related Homilies: Homilies on the Eucharist
Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
Related Homilies: Jesus’ Sacred Heart and his Revelations to St. Margaret Mary 2020
Love flows from the Sacred Heart of Jesus to us: Cor ad cor loquitur 2019
Sacred Heart of Jesus in Auschwitz 2019
Christ invites us to his Sacred Heart 2013
Sacred Heart of Jesus: Eucharistic Miracles
Memorial of the Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Related Homilies: Role of Mary in our redemption 2024
June 24: The Nativity of Saint of John the Baptist
John the Baptist preaching the Truth and pointing to Jesus
Related Homilies: Jesus baptized by John 2023
Preparing a way for the Lord 2017
On the move to John the Baptist 2015
The voice preceding the Word 2013
June 29: Saints Peter and Paul
Related Homilies: on Saint Peter
Peter grew to accept the Cross 2011
Saint Peter healing scandal and strengthening the flock 2010
You are Peter and on this rock I will build my Church 2008
Jesus forgives Peter and restores him
on Saint Paul:
Paul and suffering 2021
Timothy 2016
Paul as spiritual father to his converts 2014
August 6: The Transfiguration of Our Lord
Prayer: entering the love of Jesus 2023
Listen to Jesus even as he predicts his passion and death! 2006
Related Homilies: Jesus’ transfiguration: a lesson in prayer 2016
Jesus’ transfiguration reminds us who we are and not to be negative
Jesus always ready to forgive 2023
stories about light of Jesus and light in Guadalupe
August 15: The Assumption of Our Lady
Our Lady Clothed with the Sun, Standing on the Moon 2021
Our Lady Ark of the New Covenant 2018
Mary the Ark of the Covenant Assumed into Heaven intercedes for us 2007
Assumption of Our Lady and the Rosary
Assumption of Our Lady and her house in Ephesus
First Reading Revelation 12 and Our Lady of Guadalupe 2006
First Reading Jesus in Mary’s womb in Guadalupe 2008
Related: Our Lady releasing souls from Purgatory 2008
Related: Four Marian Dogmas (end of pdf)
September 14: Exaltation of the Cross
November 1: Solemnity of All Saints
The Saints: our older brothers and sisters in the family of God 2024
The saints: our intercessors 2021
The saints: friends in heaven interceding for us 2020
The saints, transformed in heaven, see God 2018
United with the saints in heaven during this Mass 2006
The saints remind us who we are
The saints have reproduced in their lives Jesus’ victory over evil
The communion of saints and our glorious future
Gospel: Homilies on the Beatitudes
Second Reading related: Love of God for us 2009
stories about saints and Halloween
November 2: Commemoration of all the Faithful Departed (All Souls)
Purgatory: fixing what is broken 2023
Homily Excerpt: Praying for the souls in purgatory
Stories about praying for the dead
November 9: Dedication of the Basilica of St. John Lateran
Dedication of the Basilica of St. John Lateran, mother of all churches
United around our Holy Father’s Cathedra, his Teaching Office 2007
Thanksgiving Day 2018