Spokane Cathedral

Easter Vigil Homily – 2019

Bishop Daly connects the new responsibility of freedom of the Children of Israel after their crossing of the Red Sea with the invitation and responsibility of Christian freedom given to the Baptized.

Recorded live at the Easter Vigil Mass on Saturday, April 20, 2019

Good Friday Homily – 2019

Bishop Daly uses the example of Peter’s betrayal of Jesus to illustrate the truth that Christianity is more than simply a doctrine or culture; rather, it is a living relationship with the living God. Bishop Daly unpacks the stages of Peter’s denial and of his redemption by Christ.

Recorded live at the Commemoration of the Lord’s Passion on Friday, April 19, 2019

Holy Thursday Homily – 2019

Bishop Daly preaches on the Eucharist, the priesthood, and the call to humble service. He reminds us of Christ’s assurance of his presence and support.

Recorded live at the Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Thursday, April 18, 2019

Chrism Mass Homily – 2019

Bishop Daly preaches to the priests, deacons, religious, and laity gathered for the annual Chrism Mass, during which the priests renew their priestly promises and the oils for the Church’s sacraments are blessed for the coming year.

Recorded live at the Chrism Mass on Wednesday, April 10, 2019

Rejecting Satan’s Show

A homily for the first Sunday of Lent (Year C), by Father Darrin Connall: The power of Satan is revealed to be pathetic in the light of the true power of Jesus Christ.

Recorded live at the 9 a.m. Mass on Sunday, March 10, 2019

Rite of Election Homily – 2019

Bishop Daly addresses catechumens and candidates preparing to receive sacraments at the Easter Vigil.

Recorded at the Rite of Election and Call to Continuing Conversion for the Diocese of Spokane on Saturday, March 9, 2019

Christ Revealed Through His Church

Fr. Daniel Barnett, rector of Bishop White Seminary, preaches at a special Mass while the Cathedral hosts the relic of the heart of St. John Vianney.

Recorded live on Friday, March 8, 2019

Ash Wednesday Homily – 2019

Bishop Daly preaches on conversion as a returning home to our Lord.  

Recorded live at the 12 noon Ash Wednesday Mass, March 6, 2019

To Bear Good Fruit

A homily for the Eighth Sunday of Ordinary Time (Year C), by Father Darrin Connall: Just as it takes hard work and diligence to ensure fruit trees remain healthy to bear good fruit, so, too, must we be attentive spiritually. The vice of acedia can cripple our spiritual lives, but the practice of discipline can help them flourish. The coming season of Lent gives us a prime opportunity to renew our spiritual discipline.

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

Love Your Enemies

A homily for the Seventh Sunday of Ordinary Time (Year C), by Father Darrin Connall: Jesus presents perhaps his most difficult exhortation to his disciples when he tells us to love – and not simply to tolerate – our enemies.

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