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Keep Knocking Until the Door Opens Catholic Homily for November 15, 2025 Saturday of the Thirty-Second Week in Ordinary TimeLuke 18:1–8 Jesus tells a story about two people who couldn’t be more different. There’s a widow – someone with no power, no connections, and no money. In that culture, widows were among the most vulnerable … Read more
Living Ready for What Comes Next Catholic Homily for November 14, 2025 Friday of the Thirty-Second Week in Ordinary TimeLuke 17:26–37 Jesus paints a picture of ordinary life. People eating and drinking. Buying and selling. Planting crops and building houses. Everything seems normal and routine. Then suddenly, the day comes – and everything changes. Jesus … Read more
Finding God Right Where You Are Catholic Homily for November 13, 2025 Memorial of Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini, VirginLuke 17:20–25 “When is God going to show up and fix everything?” This is the question people have been asking for thousands of years. We look around at all the problems in the world – poverty, sickness, … Read more
Coming Back to Say Thank You Catholic Homily for November 12, 2025 Memorial of Saint Josaphat, Bishop and MartyrLuke 17:11–19 Have you ever received an amazing gift or help from someone, felt grateful in the moment, but then got busy with life and never actually went back to say thank you? We’ve all been there. … Read more
Catholic Homily for November 11, 2025 Serving Without Expecting a Thank You Memorial of Saint Martin of Tours, BishopLuke 17:7–10 We all like thanks and recognition. It feels good when people notice our hard work and appreciate what we do. But Jesus teaches us something difficult: we should serve without expecting applause or rewards. Jesus … Read more
Catholic Homily for November 10, 2025 Small Faith, Big Results Memorial of Saint Leo the Great, Pope and Doctor of the ChurchLuke 17:1–6 In this short passage, Jesus addresses three of the most difficult challenges in Christian living: When the apostles hear these tough requirements, they respond honestly: “Lord, increase our faith!” They’re basically saying, “This is … Read more
Catholic Homily for November 9, 2025 God’s House: More Than Bricks and Mortar Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran BasilicaEzekiel 47:1–2, 8–9, 12 / 1 Corinthians 3:9c–11, 16–17 / John 2:13–22 Listen to this reflection here 👇👇👇 November 9, 2025 — Catholic Daily ReadingsYour browser does not support the audio element. Download Today the Catholic … Read more
Catholic Homily for November 8, 2025 Money Talks, But God Decides: Who’s Really Your Boss? Saturday of the Thirty-First Week in Ordinary TimeLuke 16:9–15 Jesus makes it crystal clear: “You cannot serve God and money.” It’s not that you can’t have money – it’s that you can’t serve both God and money as your master. You have … Read more
Catholic Homily for November 7, 2025 What a Crooked Manager Taught About Heaven Friday of the Thirty-First Week in Ordinary TimeLuke 16:1–8 Jesus tells one of His strangest parables about a manager who gets caught stealing from his boss. When he’s about to be fired, he quickly goes to all his master’s debtors and reduces … Read more
Catholic Homily for November 6, 2025 The God Who Never Gives Up Thursday of the Thirty-First Week in Ordinary TimeLuke 15:1–10 The Complaint That Started It All The religious leaders were angry at Jesus. They watched Him eating dinner with tax collectors, prostitutes, and other people they considered terrible sinners. They whispered to each other: … Read more