Spokane Cathedral

Pondering the Gifts of the Magi

An Epiphany homily, by Father Darrin Connall: Mary pondered the gifts of the Magi and considered what they revealed about her Son – gold for his kingly dignity, frankincense for his priestly character, and myrrh for his death on the Cross. Following Mary’s example, we, too, are called to ponder the gold, frankincense, and myrrh of our own lives as we grow in holiness.

Recorded live at the 11 a.m. Mass on Sunday, January 7, 2018

Sacred Activities of the Family

A homily for the Feast of the Holy Family, by Father Darrin Connall: God has established family relationships as the primary means by which we are challenged and perfected. From worship, to difficulty, to everyday chores, the Holy Family models for us how to live family life as part of God’s plan to change the world.

Recorded live at the 9 a.m. Mass on Sunday, December 31, 2017

Christ is with Us. Are We with Him?

A Christmas homily by Bishop Thomas Daly: Jesus, born into the poverty of our human condition, is God-with-us. As we kneel before the Christ Child in the manger, are we willing to receive our Savior into our lives and hearts?

Recorded live at the Christmas Midnight Mass, Monday, December 25, 2017

Christmas Dignifies Creation

A Christmas homily by Father Darrin Connall: God’s entrance into his own creation on Christmas Day gives all created reality a new dignity. This new dignity and the unique dignity bestowed on human beings undergird much of the Church’s ministry and teaching from hospitals, to education, to defense of the unborn and vulnerable.

Recorded live at the 6 p.m. Christmas Vigil Mass on Sunday, December 24, 2017

Being Part of God’s Great Plan

A Christmas Vigil homily (Year B), by Father Kyle Ratuiste: When we are asked to do something, how often do we say “wait,” “I’ll do that later,” or “I have other plans”? Thankfully, Mary and Joseph did not say anything like that when God asked them to be part of his great plan to bring our Savior into the world! They are examples of what it means to say “yes” to God.

Recorded live at the 4 p.m. Christmas Vigil Mass on Sunday, December 24, 2017

Echoing the Words of Mary

A homily for the Fourth Sunday of Advent (Year B), by Bishop Thomas Daly: God brings his plans to fruition in human history through the responses of faithful people. Like Mary receiving the word of the angel Gabriel, we are called to take part in God’s plan.

Recorded live at the 11 a.m. Mass on Sunday, December 24, 2017

Advent: A Season for Simplicity

A homily for the Second Sunday of Advent (Year B), by Father Darrin Connall: John the Baptist is a reminder of simplicity. During Advent we do well to see the difference between our wants, which leave us anxious and wanting more, and our needs, which leave us content and at peace. Our needs are ultimately satisfied by our relationship with Christ.

Recorded live at the 9 a.m. Mass on Sunday, December 10, 2017

Being Ransomed by Christ

A homily for the First Sunday of Advent (Year B), by Father Darrin Connall: As we begin the Advent season, we can ask ourselves, “In what ways am I spiritually held captive?” We turn Jesus Christ to ransom us from our captivity.

Recorded live at the 9 a.m. Mass on Sunday, December 3, 2017

Dedication of the Altar Homily

On the Solemnity of Christ the King, Bishop Thomas Daly preaches on the occasion of dedicating the new altar of the Cathedral.

Recorded life at the 11 a.m. Mass on Sunday, November 26, 2017

Stewards of Beauty

A homily for the 33^rd Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A), by Father Darrin Connall: Jesus demands that his disciples be good and faithful stewards to what has been entrusted to them. What does stewardship look like for us at the Cathedral? We have inherited the legacy of past generations who sacrificed to bring beauty to our worship. Likewise, we act as stewards of beauty, because beauty leads us and others to the divine.

Recorded live at the 5:30 p.m. Mass on Sunday, November 19, 2017