Spokane Cathedral

Overcoming Religious Hatred

A homily for the 29^th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A), by Father Darrin Connall: The religious hatred of the Pharisees toward Jesus blinds them to their hypocrisy and motivates their desire to attack and entrap him. Religious hatred can be seen today in the horrific acts of ISIS, but we should also be vigilant against religious hatred that undercuts the unity of the Body of Christ. Whenever we encounter conflict, we should attack ideas, not persons.

Recorded live at the 11 a.m. Mass on Sunday, October 22, 2017.

Becoming More Human Through the Virtues

A homily for the 29^th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A), by Father Kyle Ratuiste: The theological virtues of faith, hope, and love are gifts from God that raise us up in the areas that make us uniquely human – our abilities to know (faith), imagine (hope), and chose (love).

Recorded live at the 9 a.m. Mass on Sunday, October 22, 2017.

Responding to God’s Invitation: Conversion and Witness

Bishop Daly preaches at the annual White Mass for healthcare workers. Accepting God’s invitation to the wedding feast of heaven requires turning away from sin and allowing God to transform our hearts with his love; otherwise we will be reduced to helpless silence before the judgment of Christ (c.f. Mt.  22:12). Catholic members of the healthcare are called not to be silent, but to build up the culture of life through their unique vocation.

 

Recorded live at the 11 a.m. Mass on Sunday, October 15, 2017.

Our “Entrance Ticket” into the Heavenly Banquet

A homily for the 28^th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A), by Father Darrin Connall: Our Lord wishes to invite everyone to the wedding feast of heaven, but he does not force people to go. Instead, we have the chance to respond to his invitation, using the manner we live our lives as our “entrance ticket” into the heavenly banquet.

Recorded live at the 9 a.m. Mass on Sunday, October 15, 2017.

Living at the Center of the Wheel of Fortune

How to find the peace of Christ which surpasses all understanding. A homily by Father Connall for the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A).

Recorded live at the 9:00 a.m. Mass on Sunday, October 8, 2017

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