Spokane Cathedral

Hope and Help from the Saints of Heaven

A homily for the Solemnity of All Saints, by Father Darrin Connall: The saints of heaven strengthen our hope as we persevere in the struggle of striving toward holiness, and they assist us powerfully with their prayers.

Recorded live at the 9 a.m. Sunday Mass, November 1, 2020

Solitude and Love of God and Neighbor

A homily for the Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A), by Bishop Thomas Daly: As Christians, we require the solitude of prayer and communion with God to love the Lord in a personal, rather than a generalized way. This in turn enables true Christian charity toward our neighbor.

Recorded live at the 9 a.m. Sunday Mass, October 25, 2020

The Divine Word: Objective Source of Morality

A homily for the Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A), by Father Kyle Ratuiste: God, through whom all things were made and exist, is the source and standard of justice and morality. From agreements among individuals to the pronouncements of nations, mere human words cannot define what is just and right unless they conform with the Divine Word.

Recorded live at the 11 a.m. Sunday Mass, October 18, 2020

And the Hall was Filled with Guests

A homily for the Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A), by Father Kyle Ratuiste: Scripture often uses the image of a wedding feast to describe the joys of heaven. Presently, a pandemic may disrupt the joyousness of earthly weddings, but an even more sinister contagion can impede our ability to take part in heavenly wedding feast.

Recorded live at the 9 a.m. Sunday Mass, October 11, 2020

A Prescription for Anxiety

A homily for the Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A), by Bishop Thomas Daly: St. Paul prescribes practical steps for confronting the anxiety that assails us in a world marked by uncertainty and division.

Recorded live at the 9 a.m. Sunday Mass, October 4, 2020

One Body in Christ

A homily for the Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A), by Father Darrin Connall: As the diocese prepares for the Annual Catholic Appeal, we recall the beautiful fact that we are One Body in Christ. Amid the division that has sadly marked these recent months, our parish’s swift aid to the pastors serving those in fire-ravaged regions of the diocese is a reminder of our unity in Christ.

Recorded live at the 9 a.m. Sunday Mass, September 27, 2020

Responding to God’s Generous Grace

A homily for the Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A), by Bishop Thomas Daly: Jesus’ parable of the laborers called to work in the vineyard over the course of the day can be jarring because of its seeming unfairness. However, Christ’s message is not about justice in human terms but about the incredible generosity of God’s grace.

Recorded live at the 9 a.m. Sunday Mass, September 20, 2020

Saint Tarcisius: Martyr for the Eucharist

A homily for the Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A), by Father Darrin Connall: Risking his life to smuggle the Eucharist to imprisoned Christians in the third century Roman Empire, young Tarcisius ultimately would be martyred. He embodies the words of St. Paul – “whether we live or die, we are the Lord’s” (Romans 14:8).

Recorded live at the 5 p.m. Sunday Mass, September 13, 2020

Practical Advice on Forgiveness

A homily for the Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A), by Bishop Thomas Daly: The Lord exhorts us to forgive lest we cut ourselves off from God’s mercy. Bishop Daly provides some practical points on the process of forgiveness.

Recorded live at the 9 a.m. Sunday Mass, September 13, 2020

The Christian Way of Dealing with Conflict

A homily for the Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A), by Bishop Thomas Daly: We must remember that the Christian approach to conflict is marked not by revenge or divisiveness but by the pursuit of reconciliation, seeking the good of our neighbor with truth and charity.

Recorded live at the 9 a.m. Sunday Mass, September 6, 2020