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Aquinas Institute Princeton

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Welcome to the podcast of The Aquinas Institute: Princeton University’s Catholic Campus Ministry . Here you’ll find weekly Sunday homilies from our University Chapel Masses, monthly guest lectures engaging faith and reason, and other special talks and reflections from our vibrant Catholic community. Whether you’re a student, alum, or friend of Princeton, join us as we seek to grow in holiness, deepen our understanding of the faith, and follow Christ in the heart of the University.

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Corpus Christi: Biblical Roots of the Eucharist 07.06.2026 12:24

In the Fall of 2026, our chaplain Fr. Zack will be offering a seminar on the Jewish and Biblical Roots of the Eucharist. In today's homily for Corpus Christi, Fr. Zack preached on some of those Biblical roots. Full text of homily: fatherzack.com

Baccalaureate Mass 2026: Pentecost 26.05.2026 13:56

Homily given by Fr. Zack Swantek for our graduates at the Baccalaureate Mass celebrated in the Princeton University Chapel on Pentecost: May 24, 2026. Read the full text here: fatherzack.com

Reunions Mass -- Pentecost 24.05.2026 11:30

Homily given by Fr. Zack Swantek to our alumni during Reunions at the Vigil Mass for Pentecost: May 23, 2026. Read the full homily text: fatherzack.com

You Are Not Orphans: Divine Life, Vocation & Mission - 6th Sunday of Easter 11.05.2026 9:02

Homily given by Fr. Zack Swantek on the last Sunday Mass of the academic year: 6th Sunday of Easter and Mother's Day - May 10, 2026. Read the full homily text: fatherzack.com

I Am the Way: 5th Sunday of Easter 03.05.2026 11:50

Homily given by Fr. Zack Swantek on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Read the full homily text at fatherzack.com

Discerning & Living Your Vocation - 4th Sunday of Easter 27.04.2026 13:06

Homily given by Fr. Zack Swantek on the 4th Sunday of Easter, April 26, 2026. Read the full homily text at fatherzack.com

3rd Sunday of Easter - Road to Emmaus 19.04.2026 11:26

Homily given by Fr. Zack Swantek on the 3rd Sunday of Easter, April 19, 2026. Read the full text at fatherzack.com

Divine Mercy Sunday 2026 13.04.2026 12:26

Homily for Divine Mercy -- Sunday, April 12, 2026 -- by Fr. Zack Swantek. Full homily text: fatherzack.com

Easter Vigil 2026 05.04.2026 14:35

Homily given by Fr. Zack Swantek at the Easter Vigil: April 4, 2026. Full homily text: fatherzack.com

Good Friday: He Takes Away the Sins of the World 04.04.2026 6:39

Homily given by Fr. Zack Swantek on Good Friday - April 3, 2026. Full homily text: fatherzack.com

Holy Thursday 2026: From Grasping to Gift 03.04.2026 12:18

Homily given by Fr. Zack Swantek on Holy Thursday, April 2, 2026. Full homily text at fatherzack.com

Palm Sunday - Two Cries: One Heart 30.03.2026 8:51

Homily given by Fr. Zack Swantek on Palm Sunday - March 29, 2026. Full homily text: fatherzack.com

Come Out: From Grief to New Life - 5th Sunday of Lent 23.03.2026 10:06

Homily given by Fr. Zack Swantek in the Princeton University Chapel on the 5th Sunday of Lent. Full homily text. Summary: Sunday’s Gospel of the raising of Lazarus invited us to reflect on the mystery of grief, suffering, and hope. Drawing from his own experience of losing his father, Fr. Zack shared how Christian faith does not remove our sorrow, but transforms it. We still grieve, but we grieve...

Light in the Midst of Darkness: On Suffering - 4th Sunday of Lent 16.03.2026 8:38

Homily given by Fr. Zack Swantek on Sunday, March 15, 2026 -- Laetare Sunday (4th Sunday of Lent). Read full text .

2nd Sunday of Lent - Transfiguration: Learning to See God's Glory 02.03.2026 10:18

Homily given by Fr. Zack Swantek on March 1, 2026, the Second Sunday of Lent. Homily Full Text .

1st Sunday of Lent: Rejecting the Lies of the Devil 23.02.2026 11:39

Homily given by Fr. Zack Swantek on February 22, 2026 - the First Sunday of Lent. Homily Full Text .

Ash Wednesday - Identity 18.02.2026 4:01

Homily given by Fr. Zack Swantek on Ash Wednesday, February 18, 2026. Full Homily Text .

Love Fulfills the Law: 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time 16.02.2026 14:22

Homily given by Fr. Zack Swantek on February 15, 2025. This is week 3 of 3 on the Sermon on the Mount. Today's topic: freedom from anger and lust. Full homily text .

Sanctifying the World from Within: 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time 09.02.2026 10:50

Homily given by Fr. Zack Swantek on February 8, 2026. This is week 2 of 3 on the Sermon on the Mount. Today's topic: Sanctifying the World from Within: Salt and Light. Full homily text .

The Beatitudes: 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time 02.02.2026 12:48

Homily given by Fr. Zack Swantek on February 1, 2026. This was the first Sunday Mass on campus after Winter Break (campus was closed due to snow last Sunday). Today Fr. Zack began 3 weeks of preaching on the Sermon on the Mount. Today's topic: the Beatitudes. Full homily text .

“Do Not Be Afraid to Take Mary into Your Home” - 4th Sunday of Advent 22.12.2025 9:32

Campus is closed for Christmas break. Although there was no Mass on campus today, here is Fr. Zack Swantek's homily for the 4th Sunday of Advent: “Do Not Be Afraid to Take Mary into Your Home”. Read the full text here .

Rejoice! (Even During Exams): Gaudete Sunday - 3rd Sunday of Advent 15.12.2025 11:44

Homily given by Fr. Zack Swantek on December 14, 2025, Gaudete Sunday -- the 3rd Sunday of Advent. Full homily text .

Immaculate Conception: Patroness of the U.S. 09.12.2025 11:02

Homily given by Fr. Zack Swantek for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of Mary on December 8, 2025. Full homily text .

2nd Sunday of Advent: Hope Takes Root--Advent and the Stump of Jesse 08.12.2025 10:41

Homily given by Fr. Zack Swantek on Sunday, December 7, 2025, the Second Sunday of Advent. Homily full text

1st Sunday of Advent: Emmanuel and the Advent of Hope 01.12.2025 12:20

Homily given by Fr. Zack Swantek on Sunday, November 30, 2025, the First Sunday of Advent. Full homily text . In this First Sunday of Advent homily, Fr. Zack reflects on Advent as a season of awakening—when God draws near, calls us out of spiritual complacency, and invites us to return from exile as Pilgrims of Hope. Rooted in the Jubilee theme and the cry of “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel,” he urges...