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Homilies from the Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes, Spokane, WA.
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Thursday Aug 01, 2019
Thursday Aug 01, 2019
A homily for the seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C), by Father Gene Tracy: God gave humanity the powerful gift of language, which can either be used well or poorly. Through prayer and the proclamation of the Gospel, we use language as God intended it.
Recorded live at the 9 a.m. Mass on Sunday, July 28, 2019
Wednesday Jul 24, 2019
Wednesday Jul 24, 2019
A homily for the sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C), by Bishop Thomas Daly: The familiar story of Martha and Mary contains valuable lessons for the spiritual life.
Recorded live at the 11 a.m. Mass on Sunday, July 21, 2019
Monday Jul 15, 2019
Monday Jul 15, 2019
A homily for the fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C), by Father Darrin Connall: The Parable of the Good Samaritan contains challenging teaching on the Christian duty to show mercy to our neighbors in need. This parable can help us understand a significant shift in the way the cathedral will continue to serve our homeless neighbors victimized by contemporary “robbers,” such as Addiction, Mental Illness, and Exploitation.
Recorded live at the 11 a.m. Mass on Sunday, July 14, 2019
Monday Jul 15, 2019
Monday Jul 15, 2019
A homily for the fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C), by Father Darrin Connall: With an infant Baptism celebrated at the 9 a.m. Mass, Fr. Connall shows the meaning of the various symbols used during this rite. In Baptism, Christians are sent out by Christ on a lifelong mission.
Recorded live at the 9 a.m. Mass on Sunday, July 7, 2019
Monday Jul 15, 2019
Monday Jul 15, 2019
A homily for the thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C), by Father Kyle Ratuiste: The call to be a disciple of Jesus Christ requires that we pass a point of no return, which can be likened to the commitment couples make in marriage. It is a radical transformation that seeks to leave behind old ways and embrace the true freedom that comes from God.
Recorded live at the 9 a.m. Mass on Sunday June 30, 2019
Monday Jul 15, 2019
Monday Jul 15, 2019
A homily for Corpus Christi, by Bishop Thomas A. Daly: The Feast of Corpus Christi moves us to ponder the Eucharist as the profound gift of Jesus’ presence and the means of unity with God and His people. In awe of such a great gift, we must consider the respect we show this Sacrament when we receive it and the place it holds in our lives.
Recorded live at the 11 a.m. Mass on Sunday, June 23, 2019
Monday Jul 15, 2019
Monday Jul 15, 2019
A homily for Trinity Sunday, by Father Darrin Connall: The Holy Trinity draws us into communion with itself through various tangible realities. Fr. Connall reflects on how creation, the human person, and the arts invite us deeper into the perfect communion of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Recorded live at the 11 a.m. Mass on Sunday, June 16, 2019
Monday Jul 15, 2019
Monday Jul 15, 2019
A homily for Pentecost Sunday, by Deacon Jim Kestell: Pentecost causes us to reflect on the mysterious identity of the Holy Spirit, a gift from the Father and the Son meant to be received, not possessed.
Recorded live at the 11 a.m. Mass on Sunday, June 9, 2019
Monday Jul 15, 2019
Monday Jul 15, 2019
A homily for the Sixth Sunday of Easter, by Father Darrin Connall: Jesus describes the Holy Spirit as a new “Advocate,” which is biblical legal language. The role of the Holy Spirit can be likened to the role of a guardian ad litem in our contemporary legal system, whose task is to defend the best interests of vulnerable individuals who cannot speak for themselves.
Recorded live at the 11 a.m. Mass on Sunday, May 26, 2019
Monday Jul 15, 2019
Monday Jul 15, 2019
A homily for the Fifth Sunday of Easter, by Father Kyle Ratuiste: Jesus established the sacrament of Holy Orders at the Last Supper to support the Christian people in fulfilling his command to love one another with a “crucifixion-style” of love.
Recorded live at the 9 a.m. Mass on Sunday, May 19, 2019