Spokane Cathedral

Passing on the Faith in Our Catholic Schools

A homily for Catholic Schools Week 2018: Father Darrin Connall reflects on how his time in Catholic school formed him in the truths of the Faith and how he has been privileged to be part of and witness this formation taking place at our parish school, Cataldo.

Recorded live at the 9 a.m. Mass on Sunday, January 28, 2018

The Power of Christ and the Call to Conversion

A homily for the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year B), by Father Darrin Connall: Reflecting upon his experience of feeling convicted by the humility of an exorcist (Fr. Gary Thomas), Fr. Connall preaches on the necessity of trusting in Christ – not ourselves – in our struggle against evil.  

Recorded live at the 9 a.m. Mass on Sunday, January 21, 2018

What Are You Looking For?

A homily for the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year B), by Deacon Jim Kestell: What we are looking for will determine the course of our life. Are we looking for where Jesus abides, the will of the Father? Deacon Jim shares his testimony being drawn back to the Faith after dismissing it as impractical in high school.

Recorded live at the 9 a.m. Mass on Sunday, January 14, 2018

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