Today's homily is from visiting Holy Cross Father Robert Loughery, Superior of the Holy Cross Community at the University of Portland, who filled in for Father Chuck this weekend. Have you looked above the St. Elizabeth of Hungary sanctuary entrance to see the "Bread of Angels" stained glass window? Father Bob reminds us that Jesus is our bread, the ultimate source of grace and all that we need. We are called as Christians to be Christ's bread for others, bringing His healing mercy to the world.

Catholic Mass readings for the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, June 22, 2025

First Reading: Genesis 14: 18-20
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 110: 1, 2, 3, 4
Second Reading: First Corinthians 11: 23-26
Alleluia: John 6: 51
Gospel: Luke 9: 11b-17

Have you prayed to St. Anthony recently for his help in finding something lost? Jesus, the treasure we are all seeking, is hidden within each of our human "earthen vessels". The Holy Trinity is the model for our welcoming community of love, to help us when we lose our temper, patience, or hope. Listen to learn about the special x-ray vision we can use to see Jesus in others.

Note: Father Chuck gave this homily at Saturday's mass, which was also Julia's baptism. Father Chuck refers to a supplemental reading from June 13, 2025, Friday in the Tenth Week of Ordinary Time, First Reading: 2 Corinthians 4: 7-15.

What gifts are you receiving from God this Pentecost? Father Chuck continues his series of faith-filled, real stories of the Holy Spirit bringing gifts of discernment and healing all around the world. Listen to how the Lord is working through Sister Briege McKenna, O.S.C. (Sisters of St.Clare), and also through us with the gifts of Pentecost.

Catholic Mass Readings for Pentecost Sunday, June 8, 2025

First Reading: Acts 2: 1-11
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 104: 1, 24, 29-30, 31, 34
Second Reading: First Corinthians 12: 3b-7, 12-13 or Romans 8: 8-17
Gospel: John 20: 19-23 or John 14: 15-16, 23b-26

When you read or think about the Ascension of our Lord, do you picture Jesus looking up to heaven? That is how He often appears in artwork, but Father Chuck asks us to look at this Sunday's bulletin. It features an image of stained glass from the Detroit Cathedral showing Jesus looking down with his arms wide open (photo by Fr. Lawrence Lew, O.P.). We know that Jesus is looking at us with his arms wide open, continually pouring out the Holy Spirit. All we need to do is surrender to His love.

Catholic Mass readings for Ascension Sunday, June 1, 2025

First Reading: Acts 1: 1-11
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 47: 2-3, 6-7, 8-9
Second Reading: Ephesians 1: 17-23 or Hebrews 9: 24-28; 10: 19-23
Alleluia: Matthew 28: 19a, 20b
Gospel: Luke 24: 46-53

How do we recognize God's voice in our lives? Jesus promises in today's Gospel that the Holy Spirit will be "Advocate" and teacher, for us and Jayden Raphael as he receives the grace of Baptism today. Father Chuck shares some inspiring stories of the workings of the Holy Spirit in his life in today's homily.

Gospel Catholic Mass readings for the Sixth Sunday of Easter, May 25, 2025

First Reading: Acts 15: 1-2, 22-29
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 67: 2-3, 5, 6 and 8
Second Reading: Revelation 21: 10-14, 22-23
Alleluia: John 14: 23
Gospel: John 14: 23-29

Bishop Peter Smith fills in for Father Chuck with this homily on his insights about the election of Pope Leo and his reflections on today's second reading. Did you know that the Holy Spirit is at work in our archdiocese, bringing an increased interest in the Catholic Church, particularly from young men? Our choosing to follow God will bring us to the new heaven and new earth when all creation is renewed.

Catholic Mass readings for the Fifth Sunday of Easter, May 18, 2025

First Reading: Acts 14: 21-27
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 145: 8-9, 10-11, 12-13
Second Reading: Revelation 21: 1-5a
Alleluia: John 13: 34
Gospel: John 13: 31-33a, 34-35

Have you ever rejoiced to be "worthy to suffer dishonor"? While the Sanhedrin feared Jesus's blood in today's first reading, we join the apostles in welcoming it as a sign of His love and sacrifice. Jesus's blood transforms and renews us through the Eucharist so we can share His love with the world.

Catholic Mass readings for the third Sunday of Easter, May 4, 2025

First Reading: Acts 5: 27-32, 40b-41
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 30: 2 and 4, 5-6, 11-12, 13
Second Reading: Revelation 5: 11-14
Gospel: John 21: 1-19