Daily Homilies

Jesus asks Peter to do something that seems completely counterintuitive. Yet Peter obeys, and the result is a miraculous catch of fish. Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR, reminds us that humility, docility, and openness to God allow His grace to work more fully through us. When we stop relying only on our own understanding and trust God’s direction, He can accomplish far more through our lives than we c...

Saint Paul warns against divisions and reminds us that God uses different people for different roles in building up the Church. Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR, encourages us to look beyond personalities, groups, and leaders and keep Christ at the center. We are all called to bring others to Jesus through our relationships, prayers, and sacrifices.

Jesus does not come to destroy us or violently take away what we cling to. Like light entering a dark room, Christ enters our lives and gently dispels the darkness of sin and death. Where evil tears down, Christ builds up, fulfills, and makes us holy.

In today’s homily, Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR reminds us that while our Catholic faith values reason and the intellect, we must also leave room for the mystery of God. We cannot reduce faith to only what makes sense to us. Through the Gospel and the example of Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus, we are reminded that humility opens us to God’s plan. Sometimes pride and arrogance must die so that ne...

In this homily, Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR reflects on what it means to carry the cross, especially when suffering and difficulties seem to make no sense. Through the examples of Jeremiah, Saint Peter, Padre Pio, Saint Faustina, and his own experience, he reminds us that Jesus does not ask us to carry a cross He was unwilling to carry Himself. Even when we cannot see the reason for our suffering,...

Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio shares how St. Francis of Assisi and Padre Pio followed Jesus through humility, poverty, and suffering. Their lives show us how to face our own struggles, carry our crosses with Christ, and grow in holiness. We are all called to become saints, and the example of St. Francis and Padre Pio reminds us that God is always with us, especially in our suffering.

In this homily, Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR reflects on Saint Augustine, God’s grace, and the parable of the wise and foolish virgins. He reminds us that prayer, the sacraments, and living our faith keep the “oil” of grace burning in our hearts. Most importantly, the death and resurrection of Jesus become the lens through which we understand our struggles, suffering, and everyday lives.

St. Monica never stopped praying for the conversion of her son, St. Augustine. Her persistence reminds us that God can work through the prayers of others and give grace to those who need it most. Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR encourages us to keep praying, especially for the conversion of others, trusting Jesus’ words: “Keep knocking.” God knows exactly where His grace needs to go.

The Church has always needed renewal, from the earliest days of Christianity to our own time. Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR reminds us that God never gives up on us, even when we see struggles and wounds in ourselves and in the Church. Through the image of Our Lady of Czestochowa and her scars, we are reminded that suffering does not mean hope is lost. Mary is with us, pointing us toward the light o...

Saint Louis the King shows us that holiness is possible in every state of life. In this homily, Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR reminds us that becoming a saint is not reserved for priests, religious, or a select few. Whether we are parents, workers, public servants, soldiers, or in any other vocation, we are all called to follow Christ and live holy lives. Fr. Luke also reminds us of the importance o...

On the Feast of Saint Bartholomew, Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR, explains why the Catholic Church is more than an earthly organization. The Church includes the faithful on earth, the souls being purified, and the saints in Heaven. Through the Apostles and the imagery of the heavenly Jerusalem in Revelation, we are reminded that the Church points us toward the eternal glory of Heaven.

Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR explains how Jesus established the office of Peter and gave the Church a shepherd with authority to teach, govern, and safeguard the faith. He also reminds us that reverence for the Church should always lead us closer to the personal love and presence of Jesus.

On the Feast of the Queenship of Mary, Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR explains why Mary is honored as Queen and Mother. Her queenship is deeply rooted in Scripture and always points us to Jesus, the King of Kings. Learn how Mary cares for us, prays for us, and helps us grow closer to her Son. As our spiritual mother and Queen, she leads us toward Christ and the fullness of life in God.

In the Hail Mary, we ask Our Lady to “pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death.” Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR explains that the Christian life involves continually turning away from sin, selfishness, and anything that keeps us from the love of God. By letting these things die within us, we are renewed in Christ and prepared to live with Him eternally.

Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR explains the four stages of love taught by St. Bernard of Clairvaux and how God gradually purifies our hearts. We begin by loving ourselves for our own sake, then learn to love God for our own sake, love God for His sake, and finally love ourselves for God’s sake. Through this journey, we come to understand Christianity as a deep relationship of love between God and us.

Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR explains the deeper meaning of Jesus’ teaching about the camel and the eye of the needle. True spiritual poverty is not simply about having less, but about letting go of pride, control, comfort, and attachment to our own will. By following the humility and poverty of Jesus, we learn to let go of what keeps us from God and discover true freedom in following Him.

The rich young man was already following God’s commandments, but Jesus called him to something more: to let go of his possessions and follow Him. Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR explains how our attachments can sometimes keep us from giving God our whole heart. He reminds us that following Jesus may require sacrifice, but what God offers, His peace, joy, love, and holiness, is far greater than anythin...

Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR reminds us that God does not just love everyone in general—He knows and loves each one of us personally. The Gospel shows how Jesus welcomed the Canaanite woman and reminds us that everyone is invited into God’s family. Fr. Luke also connects this to the Eucharist and the simple prayer of the farmer who said, “I am looking at God as God looks at me.” God never stops loo...

On the Feast of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR explains how Mary shows us what God wants to do in each of us. Through the Eucharist, the Rosary, and the sacraments, God transforms us so that we can become living reflections of His glory. The Assumption of Mary reminds us that our hope is not only for our souls, but also for the resurrection and glorification of our...

St. Maximilian Kolbe shows us what it means to love like Jesus: to die to self, make sacrifices, and lay down our lives for others. Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR reminds us that this kind of sacrificial love is not only for martyrs—it is something we are called to live every day.

Very Rev. Jay Toborowsky reminds us that true forgiveness is not just something we say, but something we must give from the heart. Through the Gospel parable of the unforgiving servant, he shows how deeply God forgives us and calls us to extend that same mercy to others. He also connects this message to Our Lady of Fatima, the Passion of Christ, and the healing grace we receive through Confession.

Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR explains the connection between the prophet Ezekiel, the Tau (Τ/τ)—an ancient Hebrew letter that looked like a cross—and St. Francis, who used the Taw as his signature. He reminds us that we all need “repentance and renewal and reform,” and that God can even use difficult people and relationships to help us see our faults and grow in holiness.

St. Clare and St. Francis lived a life of holy poverty rooted in a simple truth, everything is a gift from God. Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR explains how recognizing this leads us to greater gratitude, humility, joy, and a deeper attachment to Christ.

Saint Lawrence gave everything for Christ, but what does the witness of the martyrs mean for us today? Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR reminds us that our faith becomes fruitful when we give more of ourselves to God—through prayer, worship, time, and generosity. As he says, “God will never be outdone in generosity.”

When storms come into our lives, fear can make us lose sight of Christ. In this homily, Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR looks at St. Peter’s struggle with fear and reminds us that keeping our eyes on Christ gives us the grace to face every storm with faith, joy, and peace.