Sunday Homilies - Podcasts
God's Guarantee
by Fr. Terrance Klein
What does God guarantee? There's no promise to still the storm. Yet, God never turns away from us. So, when our hearts turn to heaven, God's heart will be with us. But are hearts straining toward each other in the storm enough? Yes. In God, all storms pass. All sorrows end. And only hearts remain.
Date: 3/2/14
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by Fr. Terrance Klein
What does God guarantee? There's no promise to still the storm. Yet, God never turns away from us. So, when our hearts turn to heaven, God's heart will be with us. But are hearts straining toward each other in the storm enough? Yes. In God, all storms pass. All sorrows end. And only hearts remain.
Date: 3/2/14
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Living Faith and Enjoying Life
by Fr. Wesley Schawe
Contrary to what we might hear, it is possible (it's God's plan, in fact) to live our Catholic Faith and still enjoy all the awesomeness of this life.
Date: 2/16/14
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by Fr. Wesley Schawe
Contrary to what we might hear, it is possible (it's God's plan, in fact) to live our Catholic Faith and still enjoy all the awesomeness of this life.
Date: 2/16/14
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The Lord's Parish, Not Ours
by Fr. Wesley Schawe
As the Cathedral goes through a time of transition, we do well to remember St. Paul's words, that our faith rests "not on human wisdom, but on the power of God."
Date: 2/9/14
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by Fr. Wesley Schawe
As the Cathedral goes through a time of transition, we do well to remember St. Paul's words, that our faith rests "not on human wisdom, but on the power of God."
Date: 2/9/14
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Open Your Hearts to Christ
by Fr. Ted Skalsky
Allow the light of Christ to touch your heart. Be open to God's call in your life. Support young people to hear God's call. This will give them the greatest hope of living a happy, fulfilling life.
Date: 2/2/14
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by Fr. Ted Skalsky
Allow the light of Christ to touch your heart. Be open to God's call in your life. Support young people to hear God's call. This will give them the greatest hope of living a happy, fulfilling life.
Date: 2/2/14
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Decision and Destiny
by Fr. Terrance Klein
The evangelists present Christ's baptism as a template for our own. The promise was made before the particulars were known. Facing the future in fidelity to a baptismal vow is the very figure and form of our salvation.
Date: 1/12/14
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by Fr. Terrance Klein
The evangelists present Christ's baptism as a template for our own. The promise was made before the particulars were known. Facing the future in fidelity to a baptismal vow is the very figure and form of our salvation.
Date: 1/12/14
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The Magi-They have something to teach us
by Fr. Ted Skalsky
When contrasted to King Herod, the Magi teach us the importance of seeking God's truth and of seeking what we can give instead of what we can gain for ourselves.
Date: 1/5/14
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by Fr. Ted Skalsky
When contrasted to King Herod, the Magi teach us the importance of seeking God's truth and of seeking what we can give instead of what we can gain for ourselves.
Date: 1/5/14
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Hand-Me-Down Holiday
by Fr. Terrance Klein
The Feast of the Holy Family-when carols in stores fall silent and Christmas trees show up on curbs-is the moment to sneak away from the hype and allow the heart to hope.
Date: 12/29/13
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by Fr. Terrance Klein
The Feast of the Holy Family-when carols in stores fall silent and Christmas trees show up on curbs-is the moment to sneak away from the hype and allow the heart to hope.
Date: 12/29/13
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God is With Us
by Fr. Ted Skalsky
Jesus is "God with us". Since his conception in the womb of Mary, Jesus has brought the presence of God in our midst by becoming one of us. He continues to be with us in many ways, especially through the Eucharist.
Date: 12/22/13
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by Fr. Ted Skalsky
Jesus is "God with us". Since his conception in the womb of Mary, Jesus has brought the presence of God in our midst by becoming one of us. He continues to be with us in many ways, especially through the Eucharist.
Date: 12/22/13
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Two Sizes Too Small
by Fr. Terrance Klein
Sin should be defined as "what is forgiven," because before we encounter the truth and goodness, the beauty and unity of God, there is only falsehood, the lack of goodness, and the ugliness of disorder in our lives.
Date: 12/15/13
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by Fr. Terrance Klein
Sin should be defined as "what is forgiven," because before we encounter the truth and goodness, the beauty and unity of God, there is only falsehood, the lack of goodness, and the ugliness of disorder in our lives.
Date: 12/15/13
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Windows into Men's Souls
by Fr. Terrance Klein
Confession of sins to a priest does more than allow the confessor to see in. It's also a way for the soul to see out, to acknowledge a God larger than its own creation.
Date: 12/1/13
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by Fr. Terrance Klein
Confession of sins to a priest does more than allow the confessor to see in. It's also a way for the soul to see out, to acknowledge a God larger than its own creation.
Date: 12/1/13
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"Some Strain of Madness and Violence"
by Fr. Terrance Klein
The Solemnity of Christ the King reminds us that our world needs more than any politician or program of action can offer. If needs a savior, one who can redeem our history.
Date: 11/25/13
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by Fr. Terrance Klein
The Solemnity of Christ the King reminds us that our world needs more than any politician or program of action can offer. If needs a savior, one who can redeem our history.
Date: 11/25/13
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As we wait for Christ to Come Again
by Fr. Ted Skalsky
As disciples of Christ, we are to await His coming with calm, persevering faith and with loving service of our neighbor.
Date: 11/17/13
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by Fr. Ted Skalsky
As disciples of Christ, we are to await His coming with calm, persevering faith and with loving service of our neighbor.
Date: 11/17/13
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The Cherished Memory of the Loved and Lost
by Fr. Terrance Klein
Our Christian belief in resurrection, however, is more than a question of eternity quieting time. Resurrection is Christ claiming the ages as his own, redeeming them from oblivion, drawing them into his story, his own person.
Date: 11/10/13
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by Fr. Terrance Klein
Our Christian belief in resurrection, however, is more than a question of eternity quieting time. Resurrection is Christ claiming the ages as his own, redeeming them from oblivion, drawing them into his story, his own person.
Date: 11/10/13
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Giving of Ourselves
by Fr. Ted Skalsky
Giving of ourselves is an essential aspect of the Christian life. To truly welcome others into our lives is to give of ourselves. This will also lead us to be more generous with the material blessing we have received from our loving God.
Date: 11/3/13
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by Fr. Ted Skalsky
Giving of ourselves is an essential aspect of the Christian life. To truly welcome others into our lives is to give of ourselves. This will also lead us to be more generous with the material blessing we have received from our loving God.
Date: 11/3/13
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Living as Disciples of Christ
by Fr. Ted Skalsky
In Baptism we have been called to live as Disciples of the Lord Jesus. This is a profound call to live lives of prayer, hospitality, ongoing formation in the faith and loving service of our neighbor.
Date: 10/27/13
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by Fr. Ted Skalsky
In Baptism we have been called to live as Disciples of the Lord Jesus. This is a profound call to live lives of prayer, hospitality, ongoing formation in the faith and loving service of our neighbor.
Date: 10/27/13
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Bringing Ourselves to Prayer
by Fr. Ted Skalsky
When we pray, we bring with us our whole being, with its joys and sorrows, hopes and fears. We also pray in gratitude for the gifts God has given us and we show gratitude to God by using those gifts in the service of others.
Date: 10/20/13
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by Fr. Ted Skalsky
When we pray, we bring with us our whole being, with its joys and sorrows, hopes and fears. We also pray in gratitude for the gifts God has given us and we show gratitude to God by using those gifts in the service of others.
Date: 10/20/13
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The Blood of Christ has Healed Us of the Leprosy o
by Fr. Ted Skalsky
When we truly know how God has healed us through Christ, we respond with humble gratitude for the salvation we have received through God's mercy.
Date: 10/13/13
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by Fr. Ted Skalsky
When we truly know how God has healed us through Christ, we respond with humble gratitude for the salvation we have received through God's mercy.
Date: 10/13/13
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The Danger of Complacency
by Fr. Ted A. Skalsky
When our lives our comfortable, we easily can be inattentive to the needs of others. The scriptures challenge us to avoid being complacent, but to be attentive and generous when others are in needs.
Date: 9/29/13
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by Fr. Ted A. Skalsky
When our lives our comfortable, we easily can be inattentive to the needs of others. The scriptures challenge us to avoid being complacent, but to be attentive and generous when others are in needs.
Date: 9/29/13
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