Spokane Cathedral

ACA: Announcing Christ's Action

Father Ratuiste preaches on the Annual Catholic Appeal (ACA): it is about participating in the Church's perennial mission of Announcing Christ's Action. This task has been specially entrusted to bishops of the Church who have proclaimed the Gospel anew in every generation. As we make a return to the Lord in gratitude for his blessings, we have the exciting opportunity to support our Bishop in his ministry. 

Recorded live at the 9 a.m. Mass on Sunday, October 1, 2017

Cardinal Cupich Preaches at the Cathedral

A homily for the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A) by Archbishop Blase Cardinal Cupich: The parable of the landowner who goes out to hire idle workers over the course of the day (Matthew 20:1-16a) informs us about God's action in our lives and how we relate to God. We are like the idle workers of the parable who are lost; they don't know what to do. God, like the landowner, persistently seeks us out and offers his grace throughout our lives and at unexpected times. 

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

Living Hope and a "Happy Death"

A homily for the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A), by Monsignor Robert Pearson: In the second reading (Philippians 1:20c-24, 27a), St. Paul speaks about longing "to depart this life and be with Christ," in other words to die. However, many of us don't share that same enthusiasm! The Christian virtue of hope (placing our desire in heaven) allows us to embrace death as much as we embrace life.

Recorded live at the 9 a.m. Mass on Sunday, September 24, 2017.

Funeral Homily for Deacon John Sicilia

Father Darrin Connall preaches at the Funeral Mass for Deacon John Sicilia on Saturday, September 23, 2017.

The Cross, Mary, and Our Lord: Help in a Time of Loss

A homily for the 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A) by Father Kyle Ratuiste: In light of the recent shooting at Freeman High School and the unexpected passing of Deacon John Sicilia, we can turn to our faith for solace and strength. By looking to the Cross, standing with Mary, and belonging to our Lord, we can benefit greatly from the support our treasury of faith offers us in times of trial and loss such as these. 

Recorded live at the 11 a.m. Mass on Sunday, September 17, 2017

Car Rentals and Stewardship

A homily for the 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A) by Father Darrin Connall: All parishes across the diocese were asked to mark this Sunday as Stewardship Sunday. God has entrusted us as stewards with time, talent, and treasure. Just as there are consequences for damaging a rental car, there are conseuqences for not being fitting stewards of the gifts we have received from God. We are called to generosity, but God can never be outdone in generosity. 

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

Youth Group, Discipleship, and the Need for Transformation

A homily for the 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A) by Father Kyle Ratuiste: To be a disciple -- that is to be a fully devoted follower of Jesus Christ -- requires the transformation and the renewal of our minds. Otherwise, we are liable to lose our faith because our outlook is worldly rather than godly. One of the groups most in need of this transformation of mind are our youth; 50% of those who leave the Church do so by the time their 18! Fr. Ratuiste, the youth minister at the Cathedral, calls on the parish to support our youth ministry to help create an environment of transformation, Christian friendship, and mentorship for our young disciples. 

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

You are Peter and on this Rock I Will Build my Church

A homily for the 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A) by Father Darrin Connall: The readings today give us the foundation for the institution of the Papacy by Jesus Christ. From St. Peter to Pope Francis, we are blessed with the assurance of Christ that the jaws of hell will not prevail against His Church.

The Call of Consecrated Religious to "Wake up the World"

Bishop Thomas Daly preaches for the profession of perpetual vows of Sister Mary Joanna Ranalli of Our Lady of Consolation, SMMC on August 22, 2017 -- the feast of the Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Borrowing a phrase from Pope Francis, Bishop Daly explains that consecrated religious are called to "wake up the world" by their joyful, transformative faithfulness to Christ and commitment to community life. 

Possessed by Evil but Freed by Jesus Christ

A homily for the 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A) by Father Darrin Connall: The gospel today presents us with a woman who pleads with Jesus. Her daughter is tormented by a demon and she begs our Lord to crush the evil in her life. The toxin for the evil which we encounter in our lives today comes from encountering the healing ministry of Christ. This encounter comes most powerfully through the Sacraments.