SFU Homilies

Fr. Malachi preaches on this family weekend at SFU. He preaches about being generous to the poor in our midst.

Fr. Stephen preaches about seeking to be trustworthy in the small things instead of cutting corners. 

Fr. Stephen preaches about today's memorial - The Most Holy Name of Mary

Fr. Malachi preaches about God's mercy as well as remembers and prays for those who lost their lives in 9-11-2001

Fr. Matthew preaches about the Gospel this week and encourages us to put Christ first in our lives.

Fr. Jason preaches at the 8pm Mass on Campus.

Fr. Malachi preaches about the virtue of humility at the 10am Mass in the Immaculate Conception Chapel

Fr. Joseph Marie delivers the homily for our graduating students at the Mass held at 5pm on Saturday, May 7th in the Degol Arena.

Fr. Stephen reflects on the mystery of the resurrection. He shares the message of hope that Jesus Christ gives us new life through the resurrection!

Fr. Joseph Marie Reflects on the humanity of the women who approached the tomb and their fears and tiredness. He then goes into the depth of the phrase from the Gospel - "why do you seek the living among the dead?" Christ calls us to share in his divine life and we are called to live out the hope the resurrection.

Fr. Stephen reads from the Office of Readings for today in the Liturgy of the Hours. This ancient homily speaks of Christ decending into hell to redeem Adam and Eve and how he redeems us from our sins. That hope of redemption is for us all as well! We look forward to the Easter celebrations is just a few hours!

Fr. Stephen preaches about the common idea of thinking people ought to get what they deserve from their actions. He reminds us to look with hope that God loves us even with our sinfulness.

Fr. Malachi preaches on Family Weekend at Saint Francis University. In his reflections, Fr. Malachi reaches about living in the present moment, to be childlike as followers of Christ. 

Fr. Joseph Marie preaches about suffering. Jesus gives a meaning to suffering and that he is with us in our sufferings

Fr. James preaches about how our lives are not ordinary, but that everything in life is extraordinary because we are loved by God 

Fr. Malachi preaches about the book of Sirach, how it is a foreshadowing of Christ, and it is an invitation to look into your heart to see your disposition towards spiritual things. 

Fr. James preaches about how Mary makes present God's value. It doesn't take away from Jesus himself, but in drawing close to Mary, we draw close to Christ. 

Fr. Matthew preaches about the Alleluia verse, Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love. Then he speaks of the Holy Spirit brings unity in diversity and diversity in unity.

Fr. Chris preaches about how the Word of God speaks to us and is truly alive. Jesus is reassuring Peter that He stills loves Peter, and to help Peter to let go of his denial of Christ. It's a very important moment in the life of Peter to know that the Lord still loves him.

Fr. James preaches about how St. Paul is asking the question is there hope, hope in an afterlife. Then he mentions that we can be transformed by God's grace now and be purified and have hope. Facing the difficult transformations that make us holy.

Fr. Malachi preaches about the distinct goodbye messages in the first reading and in the Gospel, from St. Paul and from Jesus. Right before St. Francis passed away, he said the famous phrase, I have found what is mine to do, now go find what is yours. May we follow the Lord's inspiration and take part in his work

Fr. Matthew preaches about the coming of the Holy Spirit

Fr. Stephen preaches about honoring the human dignity of each person, made in the image and likeness of God. 

Fr. Matthew preaches about Christ calling us his friends on the feast of St. Matthias

Fr. Stephen preaches about the humanity of the apostles and how they don't always get things right. Yet they are empowered by the Holy Spirit and do great things. We are empowered by the Holy Spirit through our Baptism and Confirmation and we share in the work of Christ.