Spokane Cathedral

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A homily for the twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C), by Father Darrin Connall: The story of the one Samaritan returning to thank Jesus for his miraculous cure reminds us of the importance of expressing gratitude to God. Do we find ourselves giving thanks to God with the same intensity that we have asked for his assistance?

Recorded live at the 9 a.m. Mass on Sunday, October 13, 2019

Bishop Daly preaches at the White Mass – the annual Mass that acknowledges and prays for those involved in health care. The Mass derives its names from the white coats traditionally worn by health care professionals.

Recorded live at the 11 a.m. Mass on Sunday, October 6, 2019