Sacred Echoes - Weekly Homilies Revealed

Some teachers impact our lives in great ways, and for that we are very grateful. In the letter from St. Paul to the Philippians, there is a great theme of thanksgiving. Do we show thanks in our lives? Jesus encourages us to show how much our values matter. Every day, we should pray thankful prayers rather than just asking for things! Recorded live on Sunday, October 4th, 2026 at St. Malachy Cathol...

"You can't always get what you want, but if you try sometime you'll find you get what you need." When you come to the Lord, follow what He teaches, accept Him in your heart, and live a life of kindness and charity to others. You might not always get what you want in this world, but when you come to the Lord, you get what you need. Recorded Live on Sunday, September 20th, 2026 at St. Malachy Cathol...

Nathan Doral has just completed Boot Camp and is now a Marine! He has chosen a life of service, not only for himself but for everyone around him. We are ALL called to serve. There are many ways to serve, and we can simply ask Christ what He needs us to do for others. Recorded live at St. Malachy Catholic Church on Sunday, September 13th, 2026.

Our God is kind and merciful. He wants us to forgive. This knowledge is contingent on our willingness to forgive others. It is what we are called by Jesus and the Gospels to do...It's even in the Lord's Prayer! Recorded Live on Sunday, September 13th, 2026 at St. Malachy Catholic Church.

Just like Tolkien taught us in his writing, the power of Christ delivers us from death. We need things of this world to live, but we do not live for the things of this world. Recorded Live on Sunday, August 30, 2026 at St. Malachy Catholic Church.

Have the courage to turn the Key and receive the loving Grace of God. Recorded Live on Sunday, August 23, 2026 at St. Malachy Catholic Church.

The life of a Christian is not a primrose path...It is filled with temptation and sin. Mary was the first Christian who faced many trials. Jesus shows that if we follow Him through life's difficulties, He will love us as much as He loves His own Mother. Recorded Live on Sunday, August 16, 2026 at St. Malachy Catholic Church.

In his homily, Fr. Joe recalls one of his white water rafting trips that ended in chaos. However, it made him realize that while we often reach out for Christ during the hard times, we should also reach out for Him during the good times! Recorded live on Sunday, August 9th, 2026 at St. Malachy Catholic Church.

Jesus healed the sick and taught them, inviting them to understand the message of the Gospel. In order to be spiritually fed, Jesus supplied the crowd with fish and bread. Keeping them there, He continued preaching to them, teaching them to be open to Christ. It is important to feed ourselves, but it is also important to feed our souls and nourish our faith! Recorded Live on Sunday, August 2, 2026...

In his homily, Father Joe explains the patronage of St. Anne to us and why we celebrate the Solemnity of her and Joachim. He recollects the memories he has with his grandparents as saints Joachim and Anne are the patron saints of grandparents! Recorded Live on Sunday, July 26, 2026 at St. Malachy Catholic Church.

Baking bread was harder to do back in Jesus' day...it took a lot of work! They had to create the yeast themselves, and knead it throughout the dough. The Kingdom of Heaven is like this! The yeast has to travel through all of the bread in order to evenly rise. Our relationship with Jesus is the same way...we must knead Him because we need Him. Recorded Live on Sunday, July 19th, 2026 at St. Malachy...

Jesus uses parables to teach us how to live. If your spiritual life is a garden, you must work on taking care of it. If you don't tend to your physical garden, it will die. It is the same with your spiritual garden. Shake up your soil, shake up your spirit. Recorded Live on Sunday, July 12th, 2026 at St. Malachy Catholic Church.

In this celebration of the 250th birthday of America, Fr. Joe recollects the lyrics of the patriotic songs we sing around this time of year. God is always present in the songs' lyrics. As we stay true to God, we continue forward. He stays faithful to those who have trust in Him! Recorded Live on Sunday, July 5th, 2026 at St. Malachy Catholic Church.

In his homily, Fr. Joe gives a beautiful eulogy of the recently passed Sister Alys Currier, whom the Parish Office building is named after! This woman gave her life to Christ and the community, and blessed the presence of all she came in contact with. Visit the website below to learn more about her wonderful life! https://www.detroitcatholic.com/news/may-they-rest-in-peace-sr-alys-currier-ihm Reco...

On this Father's Day, Fr. Joe reminds us that our fathers have the greatest teachings...especially our Heavenly Father! Recorded Live on Sunday, June 21st, 2026 at St. Malachy Catholic Church.

In his homily, Father Joe tells us how important it is to answer the calling to the vocation of priesthood. Each one of us knows people, and it is our job to encourage them to answer the calling when it arises. Recorded Live on Sunday, June 14th, 2026 at St. Malachy Catholic Church.

Receiving the Sacrament of Communion is such a special privilege. Fr. Joe tells us his favorite things about being a priest: baptizing all ages at St. Malachy, and the Consecration and distribution of the Holy Eucharist. Spiritually feeding his parish brings him so much joy because he is helping lead others to know the Lord! Recorded Live on Sunday, June 7th, 2026 at St. Malachy Catholic Church.

Journey across the English Channel to look at the English Reformation. Learn how King Henry VIII transformed himself from a Pope-honored "Defender of the Faith" into the supreme head of his own church over his desire for a male heir—and the heroic saints, like Thomas More and John Fisher, who laid down their lives to defend the authority of the Catholic Church. #twu #thewordunveiled #reformation

While we celebrate the Living Body and Blood of Christ at every Mass, we also celebrate the Ascension! We look up to Him and are commanded to proclaim the faith in all aspects of our lives. Think about this next time you walk into church and look up at the cross above the altar! Recorded Live on Sunday, May 17th, 2026 at St. Malachy Catholic Church.

When you lay the foundation of your faith, most of the time, you continue to build it. Make sure your foundation is laid so that you can bring others to lay theirs as well! Our mothers are excellent examples of who laid our foundation for us! Recorded Live on Sunday, May 10th, 2026 at St. Malachy Catholic Church.

We are often reminded of how much Jesus loves us, not only by the words He spoke, but by His actions. Next time you walk into the church, look at the Crucifix above the altar to think about His biggest act of love for us! Recorded live on Sunday, May 3rd, 2026 at St. Malachy Catholic Church.

A sheep knows who they belong to because their shepherds talk into their ears. Jesus is our Shepherd, and we hear His Word proclaimed through the Gospels and our own prayers. He too will bring us to green pastures in His Heavenly Kingdom! Recorded Live on Sunday, April 26th, 2026 at St. Malachy Catholic Church

Throughout the Mass, we reply to the priest when he says "The Lord be with you," by saying, "And with your spirit." We proclaim that Christ is with us multiple times, not only throughout the Mass, but throughout every moment of our lives! Recorded Live on Sunday, April 19th, 2026 at St. Malachy Catholic Church.

"Whose sins you forgive are forgiven, whose sins you retain are retained." Jesus gives authority through him to be forgiven through the Sacrament of Reconciliation. We all retain sin when someone wrongs us. The way we respond to those sins is important if we want to grow closer to God. Recorded Live on Sunday, April 12th, 2026 at St. Malachy Catholic Church.

Receiving ashes on Ash Wednesday is a very powerful beginning to Lent. These remind us to strive to be better and move away from sin. Through prayer, fasting, and good works, we prepare for Easter during Lent. Oils that are used for healing, confirmation, and ordination are blessed at the Chrism Mass on Holy Thursday. When we are anointed, we are called to help those around us to see God. Recorded...