Homilies given on Sundays and certain feast days by the Pastor & Rector, Father Jerabek, are regularly posted here in PDF format. Where “no homily” is indicated, Father was either away from the parish or a deacon preached that day.
July 5, 2020 – Fourteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year A – Seeking self-abandonment in childlike dependence and trust in order to find true rest in the Lord
June 28, 2020 – No homily
June 21, 2020 – Twelfth Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year A – Fulfilling the Lord’s command to not be afraid by confronting our fears through prayer and the sacraments
June 14, 2020 – Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ (Corpus Christi), Year A – How to offer ourselves to Christ more fully in Holy Communion
June 7, 2020 – Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, Year A – The Trinity dwells with us even in ordinariness and strife; Our Lady helps to show us the way
May 31, 2020 – Solemnity of Pentecost, Year A – The Holy Spirit has not abandoned us; starting with each one of us, He will reconcile us to God and each other and heal our world
May 24, 2020 – Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord, Year A – We have doubted the Lord and the mission he gives us; solutions for those doubts
May 17, 2020 – Sixth Sunday of Easter, Year A – The Lord has not left us orphans; he is always near, and this gives us hope
May 10, 2020 – Fifth Sunday of Easter, Year A – Confronting our fear of death, especially during time of pandemic
May 3, 2020 – Fourth Sunday of Easter, Year A – Following the Good Shepherd by embracing our trials, allowing the Lord to us and help us to trust
April 26, 2020 – Third Sunday of Easter, Year A – What have we gained from quarantine? Do we recognize the Christ who walks with us, even outside of Holy Mass?
April 19, 2020 – Divine Mercy Sunday, Year A – How both penitent and priest can prepare for confession
April 12, 2020 – Easter Sunday of the Lord’s Resurrection – Christ goes before us; let us follow with acts of faith, hope, and love
April 11, 2020 – Easter Vigil – We had been basking in the shadows, but the Lord is waking us up to the true light
April 3, 2020 – Memorial Mass for Victims of COVID-19 – Reflecting on Our Lady of Sorrows, Our Lady of Hope
March 29, 2020 – Fifth Sunday of Lent, Year A (livestreamed) – Christ is hidden from us in a different way this Lent – but he is still near; let us console him
March 22, 2020 – No homily
March 15, 2020 – Third Sunday of Lent, Year A (preached at St. Stephen’s University Chapel, Birmingham) – Allowing our Lord to confront us in our fears and lovingly lead us to freedom
March 8, 2020 – Second Sunday of Lent, Extraordinary Form (preached at Our Lady Help of Christians in Huntsville) [similar texts to the Ordinary Form] – The Transfiguration: repenting of the past and preparing for a future of sanctification and honor
March 1, 2020 – First Sunday of Lent, Year A – Identifying with Christ in temptation and pursuing virtue
February 23, 2020 – Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A – Seeking holiness together during Lent
February 16, 2020 – Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A – Keeping the Commandments righteously involves deciding and depending
February 9, 2020 – No homily
February 2, 2020 – Feast of the Presentation of the Lord (preached at a parish in New Jersey) – Our Lady’s sorrows and ours, as well as our hope
January 26, 2020 – Third Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A – Vocational discernment: do not follow your heart or what others say, but ask yourself this question in prayer
January 19, 2020 – No homily
January 12, 2020 – Solemnity of the Baptism of the Lord, Year A – Why did Christ submit himself to baptism? To give us the power to bless and be a blessing
January 5, 2020 – Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord – Our journey and humanity’s journey reflected in the Magi’s following of the star
January 1, 2020 – Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God – Mary is our mother and has pondered our lives in her heart
December 29, 2019 – Feast of the Holy Family, Year A – Each member of the Holy Family had to give his or her “yes” to God; we are part of that family also and our “yes” is important
December 25, 2019 – Christmas Day – It is the birthday of us all; seek to imitate the Holy Family in docility, trust, and holy resignation to God’s plans and providence (same homily as Christmas Eve, only minor changes to adapt for the Christmas Day gospel)
December 24, 2019 – Christmas Eve – It is the birthday of us all; seek to imitate the Holy Family in docility, trust, and holy resignation to God’s plans and providence
December 22, 2019 – Fourth Sunday of Advent, Year A – St. Joseph always sought, before all else, to do the right thing
December 15, 2019 – Third Sunday of Advent, Year A (Gaudete Sunday) – Why does God often not grant physical healing? Is it OK to pray for it? What do the scriptures on this mean?
December 14, 2019 – Annual Rorate Mass (Missa Cantata in the Extraordinary Form) – Seeking the grace to bring the light of Christ more fully into the world, through Our Lady’s intercession
December 8, 2019 – No homily
December 1, 2019 – No homily
November 24, 2019 – Solemnity of Christ the King, Year C – Will we end up like the good thief or the bad thief? Putting Christ first now
November 17, 2019 – No homily
November 10, 2019 – Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C – The error of the Sadducees and the martyrdom to which we are called
November 3, 2019 – Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C – God can’t help but love us, and his love will heal and transform us
November 2, 2019 – Commemoration of the Faithful Departed (All Souls) (Sung Traditional Latin Mass) – Praying for the Holy Souls and preparing ourselves for death
November 1, 2019 – Solemnity of All Saints, Year C – Seeking the wisdom of the saints to cooperate with the grace of God in our time
October 27, 2019 – Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C – Living in God’s mercy daily so as to be able to receive the Apostolic Pardon at the point of death
October 20, 2019 – No homily
October 13, 2019 – Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C – Thanking God in all circumstances
October 6, 2019 – Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C – Dealing with discouragement
September 29, 2019 – Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C – Sins of omission and how to avoid them
September 22, 2019 – Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C – Does the Church require us to tithe? Oh, but teach your children
September 15, 2019 – No homily
September 8, 2019 – Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C – When we reject the Cross we reject God’s providence
September 1, 2019 – Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C – Acquiring humility
August 25, 2019 – Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C – Salvation is personal and difficult. But we must grow in confidence of God’s transforming grace
August 18, 2019 – No homily
August 15, 2019 – Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary – Our Lady never forgets us
August 11, 2019 – Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C – Temptations against vigilant prayer
August 4, 2019 – Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C – The urgency of living in the light of eternity
July 28, 2019 – Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C – Persistence in prayer
July 21, 2019 – No homily
July 14, 2019 – No homily
July 7, 2019 – Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C – Exorcism and the priesthood
June 30, 2019 – No homily
June 23, 2019 – Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Jesus Christ, Year C – Faith in the Real Presence
June 16, 2019 – No homily
June 9, 2019 – Solemnity of Pentecost, Year C – How the Holy Spirit will renew the Church one heart at a time
June 2, 2019 – No homily
May 26, 2019 – Sixth Sunday of Easter, Year C – The Holy Spirit as “Advocate” or “Paraclete”
May 19, 2019 – No homily
May 16, 2019 – St. Rose Academy 8th Grade Graduation Mass – The lessons of service we’ve learned
May 12, 2019 – No homily
May 8, 2019 – Fraternus Year-End Mass – How can be ready to stand by Christ in times of trial?
May 5, 2019 – No homily
May 4, 2019 – First Holy Communion – Jesus is unshakable and can always reach us through the storms of life
April 28, 2019 – Second Sunday of Easter, Year C (Divine Mercy) – Seeing Christ through the sacraments; needing more “other Christs”
April 21, 2019 – Easter Sunday of the Lord’s Resurrection – Keeping the memory of Christ alive through an intimate encounter with him
April 20, 2019 – The Easter Vigil in the Holy Night – Practical advice for Catholics to follow on life’s journey
April 17, 2019 – Year’s Mind Mass for Bishop David E. Foley, D.D. – Remembering Bishop Foley’s approach to divine worship
April 14, 2019 – Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion, Year C (Homily within Mass) – Brief words on entering into Holy Week
April 14, 2019 – Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion, Year C (Homily before Procession) – The graces of the palms
April 7, 2019 – Fifth Sunday of Lent, Year A (Scrutiny Readings) – Jesus’ weeping and ours
March 31, 2019 – Fourth Sunday of Lent (Lætare Sunday), Year A (Scrutiny Readings) – A question to ask to help us grow in trust
March 24, 2019 – Third Sunday of Lent, Year A (Scrutiny Readings) – Encounter true self-love
March 17, 2019 – No homily
March 10, 2019 – First Sunday of Lent, Year C – Did the devil know who Jesus was? We must strive to focus on Jesus more.
March 6, 2019 – Ash Wednesday – Lent as a tithe to God
March 3, 2019 – Extraordinary Form at Blessed Sacrament Parish – Quinquagesima Sunday – Choosing our Lenten penances well
February 24, 2019 – Seventh Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year C – Paradoxical wisdom: God’s “vengeful” mercy
February 17, 2019 – No homily
February 10, 2019 – No homily
February 3, 2019 – Fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year C – Loving and praying for our enemies is God’s will for us
January 27, 2019 – No homily
January 20, 2019 – No homily
January 13, 2019 – Baptism of the Lord, Year C – Christ, the new Moses, who identifies with us to save us
January 6, 2019 – Epiphany of the Lord, Year C – The Three Kings meet the Queen Mother – and St. Joseph
January 1, 2019 – Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God – Seeking contemplation and rest in the New Year
December 30, 2018 – Feast of the Holy Family – Imitating the Holy Family in charity and peace
December 25, 2018 – Christmas – Welcoming Jesus today and finding our peace in him
December 23, 2018 – Fourth Sunday of Advent, Year C – The Blessed Virgin Mary, woman of heroic courage
December 16, 2018 – No homily
December 15, 2018 – Rorate Mass (Candlelight Mass of the B.V.M. in Advent, in the Extraordinary Form) – Advent expectation and preparing for Christmas
December 9, 2018 – Second Sunday of Advent, Year C – The characters of the time of St. John the Baptist and how God was at work in spite of them
December 8, 2018 – Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception – The Blessed Virgin Mary as the herald of Christ in the order of grace
December 2, 2018 – First Sunday of Advent, Year C – Awaking from our drowsiness: an Advent examination of conscience
November 25, 2018 – Solemnity of Christ the King, Year B – The kingship of Christ for us who live in a democratic society
November 21, 2018 – Thanksgiving Day – Thanking God for the good but also for the bad
November 18, 2018 – No homily
November 11, 2018 – Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B – How to trust in God’s providence
November 4, 2018 – Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B – What “fear of the Lord” is and how to get it
November 2, 2018 – Commemoration of the Faithful Departed (All Souls’ Day) – The connection between funerals and marriage
November 1, 2018 – Solemnity of All Saints, Year B – Living out the Beatitudes is imitating Christ, who calls us to be saints
October 28, 2018 – Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B – Some lessons about how to pray
October 21, 2018 – No homily
October 14, 2018 – Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B – Financial stewardship: intentional and generous
October 7, 2018 – (Guest Celebrant: Fr. Bede, OSB) Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B – The biblical foundations of Christian marriage and family life
September 30, 2018 – Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B – How to tell a true prophet
September 23, 2018 – No homily
September 16, 2018 – Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B – Faith and works, flowing from our interior life
September 15, 2018 – Our Lady of Sorrows (closing Mass for reparation vigil) – in English and Spanish – The weight of Mary’s sorrow
September 14, 2018 – Extraordinary Form Mass for the Exaltation of the Holy Cross (for healing & purification) – in English and Spanish – Our sanctity as the solution to the problem
September 9, 2018 – Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B – Foreign words, baptism, and our life of grace
September 6, 2018 – Annual Mass for Homeschooling Families – Seeking St. Joseph’s intercession, to grow in wisdom
September 2, 2018 – Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B – Legalism vs. following the moral law in imitation of Christ and in a relationship with him
August 26, 2018 – Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B – The Lord calls us to an impossible task – impossible without his help
August 19, 2018 – No homily
August 15, 2018 – Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary – The Blessed Virgin Mary as the Ark of the Covenant and our hope of victory
August 12, 2018 – Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B (Given at St. Stephen’s) – Using the sacraments well and correctly – avoiding bad communions
August 10, 2018 – Annual Mass in honor of Fr. James E. Coyle – God loves a cheerful giver – seeking the “weight of glory”
August 5, 2018 – Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B – Thankfulness of heart and humility of spirit before the Holy Eucharist
August 4, 2018 – Local Solemnity of St. John Vianney (Mass for Vocations) – The priest as a vigilant watchman
July 29, 2018 – Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B – The McCarrick scandal and a reflection on the worthiness of ministers and our response to scandal
July 22, 2018 – No homily
July 15, 2018 – No homily
July 8, 2018 – Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B – Faith desires understanding but does not require it
July 3, 2018 – Homily given at fifth day of Fraternus Ranch (see here for more about Fraternus) – Dealing with doubts and being confident Catholics
July 1, 2018 – Homily given at third day of Fraternus Ranch (see here for more about Fraternus) – Kneeling for Holy Communion and receiving on the tongue
June 29, 2018 – Homily given at first day of Fraternus Ranch (see here for more about Fraternus) – Following Peter and Paul’s manly example of living in the truth, seeking reconciliation, and sacrificing self
June 24, 2018 – Solemnity of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist, Year B – The unique mission of St. John the Baptist and how we prepare for Christ’s second coming
June 17, 2018 – No homily
June 10, 2018 – Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B – Three sins against the Holy Spirit and their remedy
June 3, 2018 – Solemnity of Corpus Christi, Year B – Why has devotion to Christ’s Precious Blood practically vanished?
May 27, 2018 – Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, Year B – The tension between faith and understanding
May 20, 2018 – Solemnity of Pentecost, Year B – What the Holy Spirit does and how we err if we look for God in our emotions
May 17, 2018 – St. Rose Academy 8th Grade Graduation – Onward and upward!
May 13, 2018 – No homily
May 9, 2018 – Fraternus Year-End Mass – Exercising the virtue of prudence and learning from the past
May 6, 2018 – Sixth Sunday of Easter, Year B – Not backing our way into heaven, being the friends of God
April 29, 2018 – No homily
April 22, 2018 – Fourth Sunday of Easter, Year B – Our collaboration with the Good Shepherd to bring as many as possible into the Catholic Church
April 15, 2018 – No homily
April 8, 2018 – Second Sunday of Easter (Divine Mercy), Year B – Christ’s mercy, painful experiences in confession, and starting again
April 1, 2018 – Easter Sunday of the Lord’s Resurrection – Experiencing the Resurrection like Peter, James, John, and Mary Magdalene – Christ goes before us
March 31, 2018 – Easter Vigil in the Holy Night – Welcoming new members and praying for perseverance
March 30, 2018 – No homily (Bishop Baker preached)
March 29, 2018 – Holy Thursday/Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper – How to be properly disposed to receive Holy Communion
March 25, 2018 – Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion, Year B – The symbolism of the palms
March 17, 2018 – No homily
March 10, 2018 – Fourth Sunday of Lent, Year A (Scrutiny Readings) – Overcoming spiritual blindness by opening wide the doors to Christ
March 3, 2018 – Homily not written out
February 25, 2018 – Second Sunday of Lent, Year B – The brightness of the Transfiguration and the obscurity of faith
February 18, 2018 – No homily
February 11, 2018 – No homily
February 4, 2018 – No homily
January 28, 2018 – Fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year B – Reflections on priestly celibacy
January 21, 2018 – No homily
January 14, 2018 – Second Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year B – The profound value of making visits to the Blessed Sacrament
January 7, 2018 – Solemnity of the Epiphany – Looking more closely at the mysterious Three Wise Men
January 1, 2018 – Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God – Pursuing a more serious life of prayer, in union with the Mother of God, in this new year
December 31, 2017 – The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph
December 25, 2017 – Christmas
December 24, 2017 – No homily
December 17, 2017 – Third Sunday of Advent, Year B
December 10, 2017 – Second Sunday of Advent, Year B
December 8, 2017 – Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
December 3, 2017 – Second Vespers for the First Sunday of Advent, with the Monks of St. Bernard Abbey
December 3, 2017 – First Sunday of Advent, Year B
November 26, 2017 – No homily
November 19, 2017 – No homily
November 12, 2017 – Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A
November 5, 2017 – Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A
November 1, 2017 – No homily
October 29, 2017 – No homily
October 22, 2017 – No homily
October 15, 2017 – Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A
October 8, 2017 – No homily
October 1, 2017 – Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A
September 24, 2017 – No homily
September 17, 2017 – No homily
September 15, 2017 – Memorial of Our Lady of Sorrows: 5th Anniv. of Parish Consecration to Mary
September 10, 2017 – Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A
September 3, 2017 – Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A
August 27, 2017 – No homily
August 20, 2017 – No homily
August 15, 2017 – No homily
August 13, 2017 – Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A (third of 3-part series)
August 11, 2017 – Annual Mass in honor of Father James E. Coyle
August 6, 2017 – Transfiguration of the Lord, Year A (second of 3-part series)
July 30, 2017 – Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A (first of 3-part series)
July 23, 2017 – Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A
July 16, 2017 – No homily
July 9, 2017 – Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A
July 2, 2017 – Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A
June 29, 2017 – Solemnity of Saints Peter & Paul (Extraordinary Form)
June 25, 2017 – No homily
June 23, 2017 – Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
June 18, 2017 – Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ, Year A
June 16, 2017 – Annual Votive Mass for St. Josemaria Escrivá
June 11, 2017 – Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, Year A
June 4, 2017 – No homily
May 28, 2017 – Ascension of the Lord, Year A
May 21, 2017 – No homily
May 18, 2017 – St. Rose Academy 8th Grade Graduation
May 14, 2017 – Fifth Sunday of Easter, Year A
May 13, 2017 – Memorial of Our Lady of Fatima (Extraordinary Form)
May 7, 2017 – Fourth Sunday of Easter, Year A
May 6, 2017 – Mass of First Holy Communion
April 30, 2017 – No homily
April 26, 2017 – Votive Mass of St. Joseph with Placing of a Votive Heart on His Image
April 23, 2017 – Second Sunday of Easter (Divine Mercy), Year A
April 16, 2017 – Easter Sunday
April 15, 2017 – Easter Vigil
April 13, 2017 – Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper – Holy Thursday
April 9, 2017 – Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion, Year A
April 2, 2017 – No homily
March 26, 2017 – Fourth Sunday of Lent, Year A
March 19, 2017 – No homily
March 12, 2017 – No homily
March 5, 2017 – First Sunday of Lent, Year A
March 1, 2017 – Ash Wednesday
February 26, 2017 – Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A
February 19, 2017 – Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A
February 12, 2017 – Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A
February 5, 2017 – Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A
January 29, 2017 – Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A
January 25, 2017 – Local Solemnity of the Conversion of St. Paul
January 22, 2017 – Third Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A
January 15, 2017 – No homily
January 8, 2017 – Homily not written out, similar to that of 1/6/17
January 6, 2017 – Solemnity of the Epiphany (Extraordinary Form)
January 5, 2017 – Memorial of St. John Neumann
January 1, 2017 – No homily
December 25, 2016 – Christmas
December 18, 2016 – No homily
December 11, 2016 – Third Sunday of Advent, Year A
December 8, 2016 – Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
December 4, 2016 – Second Sunday of Advent, Year A
November 27, 2016 – First Sunday of Advent, Year A
November 20, 2016 – No homily
November 13, 2016 – 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C
November 6, 2016 – 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C
November 1, 2016 – Solemnity of All Saints
October 30, 2016 – STATEMENT ON THE ELECTION
October 30, 2016 – 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C
October 23, 2016 – 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C
October 16, 2016 – No homily
October 9, 2016 – 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C
October 2, 2016 – 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C
September 25, 2016 – No homily
September 18, 2016 – No homily
September 11, 2016 – 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C
September 8, 2016 – Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
September 4, 2016 – 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C
August 28, 2016 – 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C
August 21, 2016 – No homily
August 15, 2016 – Solemnity of the Assumption
August 14, 2016 – 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C
August 7, 2016 – 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C
July 31, 2016 – 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C
July 24, 2016 – 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C
July 17, 2016 – No homily
July 10, 2016 – 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C
July 3, 2016 – 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C
