SFU Homilies

Easter Sunday Homily

Fr. Stephen reflects on the mystery of the resurrection. He shares the message of hope that Jesus Christ gives us new life through the resurrection!

Easter Vigil 2022

Fr. Joseph Marie Reflects on the humanity of the women who approached the tomb and their fears and tiredness. He then goes into the depth of the phrase from the Gospel - "why do you seek the living among the dead?" Christ calls us to share in his divine life and we are called to live out the hope the resurrection.

Holy Saturday Reflection

Fr. Stephen reads from the Office of Readings for today in the Liturgy of the Hours. This ancient homily speaks of Christ decending into hell to redeem Adam and Eve and how he redeems us from our sins. That hope of redemption is for us all as well! We look forward to the Easter celebrations is just a few hours!

Third Sunday of Lent - March 20, 2022

Fr. Stephen preaches about the common idea of thinking people ought to get what they deserve from their actions. He reminds us to look with hope that God loves us even with our sinfulness.

September 19 - 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Fr. Malachi preaches on Family Weekend at Saint Francis University. In his reflections, Fr. Malachi reaches about living in the present moment, to be childlike as followers of Christ. 

September 12 - 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Fr. Joseph Marie preaches about suffering. Jesus gives a meaning to suffering and that he is with us in our sufferings

September 5 - 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Fr. James preaches about how our lives are not ordinary, but that everything in life is extraordinary because we are loved by God 

May 25 - Tuesday of the Eighth Week of Ordinary Time

Fr. Malachi preaches about the book of Sirach, how it is a foreshadowing of Christ, and it is an invitation to look into your heart to see your disposition towards spiritual things. 

May 24 - Memorial of Mary Mother of the Church

Fr. James preaches about how Mary makes present God's value. It doesn't take away from Jesus himself, but in drawing close to Mary, we draw close to Christ. 

May 23 - Pentecost Sunday

Fr. Matthew preaches about the Alleluia verse, Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love. Then he speaks of the Holy Spirit brings unity in diversity and diversity in unity.