Spokane Cathedral

Touching the “Untouchables”

A homily for the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year B), by William Cardinal Levada: Jesus touched the leper who came to him for healing, cutting through the structures that rendered him “untouchable.” Likewise, we ought to imitate Christ in reaching out to those we would be tempted to avoid.

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

Novena Day 9: The Healing Mission of Christ.

William Cardinal Levada, prefect-emeritus of the Sacred Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, preaches for the last evening of the Lourdes Novena for Healing. For the past 26 years, the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes has been designated World Day for the Sick. Christ’s outreach to the sick continues through the institutions, works, prayers, and sacraments of his Church.

Recorded live on Sunday, February 11, 2018

Novena Day 8: Breaking the Shackles of Addiction

Father Sean Thomson recounts his own struggle over addiction and preaches on the need to confront our vulnerability by turning to God with faith and trust.

Recorded live on Saturday, February 10, 2018 at the 4 p.m. Mass

Novena Day 7: The Annunciation and the Incarnation

Referring to Fra Angelico’s famous painting of the Annunciation, Father Michael Maher, SJ describes the unique role of Mary and her humanity in God’s plan for salvation. Just as Jesus in his humanity looked to Mary to understand obedience and suffering, so should we.

Recorded live on Friday, February 9, 2018

Novena Day 6: The Holy Eucharist – Food for the Journey

Father Paul Vevik recounts how Mary stood by her Son as he sacrificed himself upon the Cross. Mary continues to participate in Christ’s will of bringing us salvation by interceding on our behalf, especially at the hour of our death

Recorded live on Thursday, February 8, 2018

Novena Day 5: Lessons from Our Mother of Good Counsel

Father Darrin Connall preaches on the various lessons Mary offers us under her title of Mother of God Counsel. In particular, she models to us how we can consent to live in mystery whenever we encounter the struggles and uncertainty of illness.

Recorded live on Wednesday, February 7, 2018

Novena Day 4: Saint Peregrine – Patron Saint of Cancer Patients

Father Darrin Connall, a cancer survivor, preaches on story of St. Peregrine and the value of redemptive suffering in the face of illness.

Recorded live on Tuesday, February 6, 2018

Novena Day 3: The Power of the Holy Rosary

Bishop Thomas Daly preaches on the power and importance of praying the Rosary, weaving together childhood anecdotes, his personal devotion to our Lady, and the work of the pioneering “Rosary Priest” Fr. Patrick Peyton, who famously proclaimed “The family that prays together stays together” and “A world at prayer is a world at peace.”

Recorded live on Monday, February 5, 2018

Novena Day 2: The Battle Between Good and Evil

Father Dan Barnett preaches on the reality of the battle between good and evil, which stems from Satan’s rebellion against God and his efforts to induce us to deny our heavenly Father. While Satan was cast down because of his rebellion, Mary has been raised up because of her obedience, and she stands as a powerful intercessor in this spiritual struggle.

Recorded live on Sunday, February 4, 2018

Novena Day 1: Healing and the Communion of Saints

Father Darrin Connall preaches for the first evening of the annual Lourdes Novena for Healing.

Recorded live on Saturday, February 3, 2018