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Christmas 2019: Fr. Connall on Christmas and the Eucharist

The placing of the Christ Child in the manager – a feeding trough for animals – is of theological and spiritual significance. Just as his infant body supplanted the hay that feed the stable animals, Jesus leaves us the Eucharist to replace things unable to satisfy the human soul.

Recorded live at the 2019 10 a.m. Christmas Day Mass

Christmas 2019: Bishop Daly’s Homily

The Christmas story carries the promise of new life in God who became human to redeem and restore rather than tear down.

Recorded live at the Christmas Midnight Mass for 2019

Christmas 2019: Fr. Ratuiste on Jesus Redeeming Human History

In the Incarnation God chose to fully embrace and redeem our humanity. This can be seen in how Christ did not refuse to be associated with a family line marred by grievous sin. Similarly, he comes to save us and be united with us, regardless of our history.

Recorded live at the 2019 6 p.m. Christmas Vigil Mass

“Into Your Hands, Lord”

A homily for the fourth Sunday of Advent (Year A), by Father Darrin Connall: Reflecting on the meaning of Bishop Daly’s episcopal motto (“Into your hands, Lord”) as seen on his coat of arms, Fr. Connall identifies trusting surrender to God’s will as a central tactic in our spiritual battle to fulfill God’s design.

Recorded live at the 4 p.m. Vigil Mass on Saturday, December 21, 2019

Overcoming Doubt and Recognizing God’s Kingdom

A homily for the third Sunday of Advent (Year A), by Bishop Thomas Daly: In today’s Gospel, John the Baptist appears to second guess his conviction that Jesus is the Messiah. Weighed down by much bad news in the world, we too may be shaken in our faith. Yet, Advent and Christmas allow us to recognize the real – though often unrecognized – ways God’s Kingdom is entering our world.

Recorded live at the 9 a.m. Mass on Sunday, December 15, 2019

Passing Through the Jordan to Reach Bethlehem

A homily for the second Sunday of Advent (Year A), by Bishop Thomas Daly: John the Baptist rouses us out of spiritual complacency through his unflinching call to repentance. We must pass through the Jordan on our way to Bethlehem so that our repentance can lead us to the rejoicing of Christ’s entrance into our hearts.

Recorded live at the 11 a.m. Mass on Sunday, December 8, 2019

Preparing for the Coming of the King

A homily for the first Sunday of Advent (Year A), by Deacon Jim Kestell: In addition to preparing for Christ’s coming at Christmas and at the end of time, Advent allows us to focus on our preparations for Christ’s coming to us now, especially in the Eucharist.  

Recorded live at the 9 a.m. Mass on Sunday, December 1, 2019

Serving as Vicars of Christ the King

A homily for the Solemnity of Christ the King (Year C), by Father Darrin Connall: Just as the Pope acts as the “Vicar of Christ” to the whole world, we can all serve as “vicars,” or representatives, of our Lord within our personal spheres of influence. This calls us to faithful Christian witness, but it also opens us to the favor that comes from being close to the King of the Universe.

Recorded live at the 9 a.m. Mass on Sunday, November 24, 2019

Approaching Death with Joy, not Fear

A homily for the thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C), by Father Gene Tracy: We observe and experience different attitudes toward death that range from fear to hope. We take conscious steps in our relationship with God that move us from fear to joyful hope.

Recorded live at the 9 a.m. Mass on Sunday, November 17, 2019

Praying for Vocations

A homily for the thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C), by Bishop Thomas Daly: This Sunday marks the annual observance of National Vocation Awareness Week (the first full week of November). Bishop Daly asks the people of the diocese to pray for and encourage vocations to the diocesan priesthood and consecrated religious life. The tree climbed by Zacchaeus in today’s Gospel can serve as a helpful point of reflection.

Recorded live at the 11 a.m. Mass on Sunday, November 3, 2019