Fr. Mayer's Preaching & Teaching

Do you struggle as a Catholic in preaching the gospel to others? Do you see this as something that only the ordained do? Father Mayer explains the steps to take to allow the Holy Spirit to empower your tongue in the same way that happened to those in the early church, which led to the radical transformation of the disciples into an unstoppable missionary force. This homily was given on Pentecost S...

School shootings are an outward symptom of a greater sickness. This is especially illustrated when comparing the level of violence in the United States as compared to other nations. Yet, there is a solution. Learn the U.S. Bishops' perspective on this dire issue and how we as Catholics are called to respond. This homily was given by Father Mayer on May 29, 2022.

Many people describe how they believe in God, but not in organized religion. They like Jesus, but not the Church. Discover in the book of Revelation, the Church is unveiled, revealed for what she actually is. Be surprised and stirred. Listen to this homily from the book of Revelation, given by Father Mayer on May 22, 2022.

Father Mayer jumps into the heart of Revelation, the four horsemen of the apocalypse and the innumerable diversified multitude worshipping a lamb. Find out what all of this means and how it relates to today's world of ostracism and cutting out of your life those with whom you disagree. Learn about the Catholic response of hope and healing to this downward cultural spiral. This homily was give...

Curious about an easy way to grow in humility, holiness, connection with others, release endorphins, serotonin, and dopamine, while decreasing pain and anxiety? Learn about the connection between the Mass and the heavenly liturgy and your part in all of this, including how to easily obtain the above mentioned benefits. This homily, which was delivered by Father Mayer on May 1, 2022 is the first in...

Too many misunderstand God's mercy to mean that they will die and go directly to heaven because of Jesus' death on the cross. Father Mayer explains why, even after sin has been forgiven, there are still injustices that must be righted prior to entrance into  heaven. Even better, learn about an easy, merciful way, supplied through the Church, that retribution can take place, justice will...

If you lived over two thousand years ago, there is a good chance that you would have not followed the seven day week. Yet, something happened forever altered the way that all of humanity scheduled their every day lives and the world has never been the same. Listen to Father Mayer explain the fascinating history of the meaning of Sunday and the world shattering event of the resurrection. This homil...

The Reverend Rick Kramer, Moderator of the Curia and Director of Vocations and Clergy Formation for the Ordinariate of the Chair of St. Peter, made a pastoral visit to St. James and shared this homily on April 3, 2022 on the mercy of God as it relates to us sinners.

While sensual pleasures have a strong and often alluring draw and spiritual practices are not nearly so attractive at first, learn why you should make the leap toward true and lasting joy. This homily was given by Father Mayer on March 27, 2022, the fourth Sunday of Lent, also known as Mothering Sunday or Rejoice Sunday.

Learn what Jesus taught about a common but dangerous delusion that effects most people and the grave eternal consequences to this problem. Find out if the Bible teaches about varying degrees of sin or if all sin is the same. Discover if there is a particular kind of sin that, if not repented of, will eternally separate one from God. Listen to this homily given by Fr. Mayer on March 20, 2022

An otherworldly being appears to you and gives you commands. How do you respond? How do you know to obey, disobey, or ignore? Do these encounters really happen? Learn from the Scriptures and the wisdom of the Church and her saints on how to discern divine experiences. This homily was given by Father Mayer on March 13, 2022

Fraternal correction is one of the spiritual works of mercy and a holy obligation, yet many either avoid this duty or do it badly so that it causes harm. Learn the proper way to admonish someone who is in error and when to omit or delay correction. This homily was given by Father Mayer on February 27, 2022. 

Is the office of the papacy a treasure to be loved, put in place by Christ himself, or a wicked power to be resisted? Learn about the founding and function of papal authority how to respond to a papal office so often filled by flawed men. This homily was given by Father Mayer on February 20, 2022.

Discover the basis for a healthy marriage, especially as it relates to sexual generosity and abstinence, difficulties in marriage, criticism by others of your parenting, and realizing shortfallings, Father Mayer applies one of Jesus most famous sermons on the beatitudes to marriage. This homily was given on February 13, 2022.

How much work is too much? How much is too little? How do you recognize, for example, if your work is harming you? How much attention should you give it? How hard should you work? Should you remain in a job even if you are burned out? Learn about the Church's theology of work, how to raise your work from the monotonous to the divine. Homily given by Father Mayer on February 7, 2022. 

Learn about the biggest obstacle that stops God from hearing your prayers and showering you with gifts and grace.  Father Mayer explains how Jesus teaching on the surprising origins of anger. Once you learn the origin of anger, you can then wipe it out. This homily was given by Father Mayer on January 30, 2022

Do you have trouble understanding Scripture? Do you see it as a book that is derogatory toward women, hates gays, shows that God wants the wholesale slaughter of entire nations, and upholds slavery? This is your opportunity to get to know the Bible, it's history and how to properly interpret this age old book. This homily was given by Father Mayer on January 23, 2022

Are you curious about this new and burgeoning missionary movement within the Catholic Church that uses sacred liturgy to restore reverence, community, and growth in holiness? Learn about the Ordinariate and how to describe it to others in celebration of the tenth anniversary of this new diocesan structure here in North America. This homily was given by Fr. Mayer on January 16, 2022.

Can a person be saved by simply saying the sinners prayer and inviting Jesus in? Is there more that is required? Why did Jesus require baptism of his followers? Isn't this just a symbol or does the Bible teach that something else is taking place. Learn about the Sacrament of Baptism in this homily given by Father Mayer on January 9, 2022.

Jesus separated himself from his parents for three days. Should you cut a toxic person, especially a family member out of your life? Learn from the age old wisdom of the Catholic Church on this Solemnity of the Holy Family. This homily was given by Fr. Mayer on December 26, 2021.

Do you feel like you are going through the motions, that deep down inside you are in a spiritual rut? Have you become comfortable with your sins, the same ones you confess over and over? Have you become satisfied with spiritual mediocrity? The time for conversion is here! This homily, given on August 29, 2021, will lift your heart and soul with the instruction needed to begin growing once again.

Learn about the most overlooked Lenten discipline: almsgiving. Be inspired by the gift of the saintly life of Father Peter Damien, missionary to lepers and learn what almsgiving has to do with the Church being bruised, hurting, and dirty, about standing up for others. Be challenged to consider what almsgiving not only for causes that draw your heart, but also what repulses you. See almsgiving like...

Do you think that the Mass is too long, drawn out, boring? Discover meaning, depth, and purpose of the Mass and its different parts. Learn how to lift your heart up to the Lord and experience active, life changing, conscious, and fruitful participation in this 2,000 year old Christian tradition from Christ and the apostles. This homily, which focuses on the first part of the Mass, the Liturgy of t...

The summit of Church activity from which all her powers flow is the Mass, and yet many people have no idea how to effectively enter into this prayer. Learn to experience the Mass in a way that will warm your soul and transform your life. Learn about it's depth and history. This homily, which focuses on the second part of the Mass, the Liturgy of the Eucharist, was recorded on October 31, 2021...

Hell is part of the good news and part of the frequent preaching of Jesus Christ. How can this be? Why would God do this? Why would an all loving, all good, merciful God allow eternal punishment to exist for those that he loves? Why not annihilation? Why not just disappear from existence or even better, universalism, let everyone go to heaven anyway, or maybe just short term punishments instead of...