Spokane Cathedral

“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

Stories of the Saints

Father Darrin Connall describes the stories of the saints whose images were placed in the cathedral sanctuary for All Saints Day. The diversity of these holy men and women remind us that all of us are called to be saints.

Recorded live at the 5:30 p.m. Mass on Friday, November 1, 2019

Trusting in God with Humility

A homily for the thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C), by Father Kyle Ratuiste: Acknowledging our sins and admitting our weakness are important practices of humility that allows us to place our confidence our God who loves us unconditionally and makes us worthy.

Recorded live at the 9 a.m. Mass on Sunday, October 27, 2019

The Strength of Our Prayer Life

A homily for the twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C). Monsignor Robert Pearson offers practical reflections on the importance of putting effort into our lives of prayer.

Recorded live at the 9 a.m. Mass on Sunday, October 20, 2019