Homily - Third Sunday in Ordinary Time - Fr. Mark Harrington

Homily from the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

Homily - Second Sunday in Ordinary time - Fr. Andre Dargis

Homily - Second Sunday in Ordinary Time - Fr. Eric Tellez

John the Baptist testifies that Jesus is the one who was sent by the Father. Being a “witness” of Jesus Christ is another word for follower of Jesus. What is asked of ...

Homily - Baptism of the Lord - Fr. Eric Tellez

The Baptism of Jesus brings solidarity between the divine and humanity. It raises our status.

Homily - The Baptism of the Lord - Fr. Mark Harrington

Fr. Mark's Homily from the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, January 12, 2020. 

Homily - The Solemnity of the Epiphany - Fr. Mark Harrington

Listen to Fr. Mark's homily from the Solemnity of the Epiphany. 

Homily - 3rd Sunday of Advent - Fr. Eric Tellez

Many Catholics understand the emphasis on dying and death. When it comes to understanding the role of healing, Catholics could do better. Today’s readings speak of the...

Homily - 2nd Sunday of Advent - Fr. Edward Beck, CP

This week we welcome Fr. Edward Beck to St. Patrick Catholic Community. Fr. Beck is a Roman Catholic priest of the Passionist Congregation. He is an author, playwright...

Homily - 1st Sunday of Advent - Fr. Eric Tellez

The season of Advent is a call to have patience with God’s plan at the end of time. Impatience can be a challenge, even for Christians.

Homily - The Solemnity of Christ the King - Fr. Eric Tellez

Christians, sometimes, miss the point when it comes to understanding the “end times” that scriptures present. Fr. Eric shares a good insight in how approaching the end...

Homily - 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time - Fr. Eric Tellez

God is always at work in our lives... even when we cannot see it.

Homily - 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time - Fr. Eric Tellez

Jesus says he wants to stay at Zacchaeus’ house, a known chief tax collector and much hated. Staying at his house also means Jesus eats at table with him. No wonder pe...

Homily - 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Fr. Eric Tellez

Each reading this Sunday gives us an insight into humility and how we live it in our daily lives.

Homily - 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Fr. Eric Tellez

Our prayers, many times, call God the Almighty... Yet God is also a Vulnerable God. Can we identify with a Mighty God or a God who is willing to be vulnerable? Fr. Eri...

Homily - 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Fr. Eric Tellez

God is not held to human boundaries. God goes beyond such barriers... Disciples are called to do the same.

Homily - 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Fr. Eric Tellez

Sin can blind us to God working in the midst of one’s illness. Forgiveness of sins in the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick happens. 

Homily - 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Fr. Eric Tellez

Gates are common in our world and we how they operate... The Gate in today’s Gospel parable operates differently in the Kingdom of God.

Homily - 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time - Fr. Eric Tellez

The cost of discipleship in Luke’s Gospel is an invitation to understanding true freedom, not slavery.

Homily - 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time - Fr. Eric Tellez

Jesus accepts the invitation for a meal from those who are difficult. They watch Jesus closely to see if he makes a mistake. It is interesting that Jesus would say, "y...

Homily - 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time - Fr. Eric Tellez

Some who are last will be first, and some who are first will be last... Jesus' words can sting if we think we are first in line because we think we are doing all thing...

Homily - 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Fr. Eric Tellez and Kevin McGloin (Focus on Formation)

Fr. Eric shares his homily and invites Kevin McGloin, our Director of Formation, to join him as they talk about formation as a life long process. 

Homily - 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Fr. Eric Tellez

The real presence of Jesus in the Eucharist comes to us in our brokenness. Why do we deny ourselves of healing, believing we are not worthy to receive?

Homily - 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Fr. Eric Tellez

Liturgy is meant to bring in all areas of our lives, not run away from it... Our country mourns more gun violence deaths. Fr. Eric threw away his prepared homily to ta...

Homily - 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Fr. Ray Carey

Fr. Ray's homily from the 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C) July 7, 2019.

Homily - 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Fr. Eric Tellez

Learning how to pray takes patience... It can be compared to fishing. In this week's homily, Fr. Eric shares some insights on how fishing and praying go together.

Homily - 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Fr. Eric Tellez

Luke’s story of the sisters Martha and Mary can be seen as, "Mary was right and Martha was not"... But... There is much more going on in this Gospel! Fr. Eric takes us...

Homily - 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Fr. Eric Tellez

All three scripture readings give insights into how God wants responsible observance of the law. An interior framework based on love, not mere outward observance of ru...

Homily - 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Fr. Ray Carey

Fr. Ray's homily from the 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C) June 31, 2019.

Homily - 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Fr. Mark Harrington

Fr. Mark's homily from the 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C) June 31, 2019.

Homily - The Body and Blood of Christ - Fr. Ray Carey

Fr. Ray's homily on the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ (June 23, 2019).