SFU Homilies

May 21 - Friday of the Seventh Week of Easter

Fr. Chris preaches about how the Word of God speaks to us and is truly alive. Jesus is reassuring Peter that He stills loves Peter, and to help Peter to let go of his denial of Christ. It's a very important moment in the life of Peter to know that the Lord still loves him.

May 20 - Thursday of the Seventh Week of Easter

Fr. James preaches about how St. Paul is asking the question is there hope, hope in an afterlife. Then he mentions that we can be transformed by God's grace now and be purified and have hope. Facing the difficult transformations that make us holy.

May 18 - Tuesday of the Seventh Week of Easter

Fr. Malachi preaches about the distinct goodbye messages in the first reading and in the Gospel, from St. Paul and from Jesus. Right before St. Francis passed away, he said the famous phrase, I have found what is mine to do, now go find what is yours. May we follow the Lord's inspiration and take part in his work

May 17 - Monday of the Seventh Week of Easter

Fr. Matthew preaches about the coming of the Holy Spirit

May 16 - Seventh Sunday of Easter

Fr. Stephen preaches about honoring the human dignity of each person, made in the image and likeness of God. 

May 14 - Feast of St. Matthias

Fr. Matthew preaches about Christ calling us his friends on the feast of St. Matthias

May 13 - Solemnity of the Ascension of Our Lord

Fr. Stephen preaches about the humanity of the apostles and how they don't always get things right. Yet they are empowered by the Holy Spirit and do great things. We are empowered by the Holy Spirit through our Baptism and Confirmation and we share in the work of Christ. 

May 12 - Wednesday of the Sixth Week of Easter

Fr. Malachi preaches about how St. Paul preaches the Gospel in season and out of season. Even though he is not as successful in his preaching in today's reading, he is undeterred and continues to preach the Good News. He lets the Holy Spirit take care of the rest. 

May 11 - Tuesday of the Sixth Week of Easter

Fr. Jason preaches about the Holy Spirit and uses an analogy of school spirit. That the Holy Spirit is within us and that God lives within us. 

May 10 - Memorial of Saint Damien De Veuster

Fr. James preaches about the witness of St. Damien, who lived among the lepers and brought them the sacraments. He emphasizes that we need to see the spiritual dimension of each and every person.