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John 1:29-34. Homily from the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time. When we see green vestments at church, we should think about how we’re growing as Christians in the two main areas of holiness and apostolate. Holiness is the primary vocation of every Christian, and we’re all called to share the good news about Jesus with those around us. To learn more, visit www.stfranciscatholic.org/

Matthew 3:13-17. Homily from the Baptism of the Lord. The rest of us need to be baptized in order to be made holy. But when Jesus was baptized, He made baptism holy. Because of this, baptism, like all the sacraments, isn’t just a sign or symbol. It causes a new reality: we are washed of our sins, made children of God, and united to His church. To learn more, visit www.stfranciscatholic.org/

Matthew 2:13-15, 19-23. Homily from the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. Jesus sanctified everything He touched, and because He was born into a family, He sanctified family life. For people who live in families, family life is the path to holiness. Loving your family, being patient with each other, and even chores like doing the dishes are sanctifying when done in the name of J...

Matthew 1:18-25. Homily from the Nativity of the Lord (Christmas Vigil). God doesn’t want us to be afraid to be in relationship with Him, so He made Himself as small as He could, coming to us as a baby. He came to us out of love for us. In return, we should love Him and re-order our lives the way we so naturally do when we love someone. To learn more, visit www.stfranciscatholic.org/

Matthew 1:18-21. Homily from the Fourth Sunday of Advent. There are three possible reasons why Joseph initially chose to divorce Mary when he learned she was pregnant. Whatever the reason, when God told Joseph in a dream to take Mary as his wife, he immediately followed God’s will. Are we willing to change our own minds when God shows us that we’re wrong? To learn more, visit www.stfranciscatholic...

Matthew 11:2-11. Homily from the Third Sunday of Advent. Where can we find true and lasting joy and peace? Only in relationship with Jesus Christ, who is the answer to all of our questions, needs, and desires. The joy that Christ gives is not a good mood that sways like a reed in the winds of life circumstances, but a deep and abiding joy that comes from knowing we are loved by Jesus, and that He...

Luke 1:26-38. Homily from the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Fr. Michael Casey discusses what it means that Our Lady is “full of grace,” explaining the nuances of the term from the original Greek. In view of the merits of her Son, God preserved Mary from original sin from the moment of her conception so that she could be the worthy mother of the Messiah. To lear...

Matthew 3:1-12. Homily from the Second Sunday of Advent. Repentance isn’t about hating ourselves for our sin. It’s about turning around. If we’re on the wrong path, the best thing to do is simply turn around. This advent, Fr. Michael Casey encourages us to prayerfully consider where in our lives the axe needs to be laid at the root of the tree so that we can turn from sin through the love of Chris...

Matthew 24:37-44. Homily from the First Sunday of Advent. There was no room for Christ at the inn— is there room for Him in our hearts? During advent, we need to make sure we’re prepared for the coming of Christ, both at the eschaton, and at every Mass, when He comes to us in word and sacrament. To learn more, visit www.stfranciscatholic.org/

Luke 23:35-43. Homily from The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. Jesus is king. This means we should allow Him to shape our views on moral issues. We don’t live in a theocracy, but because Jesus is king of the universe, His shepherds have the responsibility to speak up on important moral issues that our government is addressing. To learn more, visit www.stfranciscatholic.or...

Luke 21:5-19. Homily from the Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time. What are we willing to sacrifice for our faith? Sports on Sunday mornings? Our job? Our reputation? Fr. Michael Casey invites us to consider Jesus’s call on us to be willing to die rather than give up our Catholic faith. To learn more, visit www.stfranciscatholic.org/

John 2:13-22. Homily from the Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome. Fr. Michael Casey discusses the significance of the Lateran Basilica and public worship. All churches point to Jesus as the true temple, and then to Christians as temples of the living God. To learn more, visit www.stfranciscatholic.org/

Homily from the Commemoration of All the Faithfully Departed (All Souls Day). Fr. Michael Casey discusses the great mercy of purgatory. God gives people who have died in friendship with Him the opportunity to rid themselves of unhealthy attachments to things of this world before spending eternity with Him. He also allows them to help fix the windows they’ve broken in their lives on earth. To learn...

10/27/2025. The second half of the second of four adult confirmation classes for 2025. Father Michael Casey discusses the sacrament of confession in detail, explaining the requirements for form, minister, and recipient, and giving practical advice on how to actually go about confessing sins. He then briefly discusses the sacraments of matrimony, anointing the sick, and holy orders. To learn more,...

10/27/2025. The first half of the second of four adult confirmation classes for 2025. Father Michael Casey discusses the sacramental system as a whole and details regarding the matter, form, minister, and recipient of baptism, confirmation, the Eucharist, and anointing the sick. To learn more, visit www.stfranciscatholic.org/

10/20/2025. The second half of the first of four adult confirmation classes for 2025. Father Michael Casey discusses the origin of the church and its four characteristics: one, holy, catholic, and apostolic. He also covers the fundamentals of the church’s teachings on the Blessed Virgin Mary. To learn more, visit www.stfranciscatholic.org/

10/20/2025. The first half of the first of four adult confirmation classes for 2025. Father Michael Casey discusses the nature of the Trinity (the mystery of one God in three Persons); God’s creative power and how to understand Genesis 1; man’s rebellion against God, which is sin; a brief summary of salvation history as revealed in the bible; and what Jesus did for us. To learn more, visit www.stf...

Luke 18:9-14. Homily from the Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Fr. Michael Casey discusses the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector and what it tells us about how we should approach God in prayer. We cannot impress God. We need to approach Him from a position of poverty. To learn more, visit www.stfranciscatholic.org/

Luke 18:1-8. Homily from the Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Fr. Michael Casey talks about the importance of continuous prayer. Prayer is the best first response a Christian can have to any situation, and it is the only way we can defend the gift of grace God has given us. To learn more, visit www.stfranciscatholic.org/

Luke 17:11-19. Homily from the Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Fr. Michael Casey discusses the story of Jesus healing the ten lepers. Only one returned to thank him; did the rest not notice that they were healed? How often in our lives do we fail to notice the good things those around us are doing for us, or that God is doing for us? We can only be grateful to God for his gifts if we first...

Luke 17:5-10. Homily from the Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. Fr. Michael Casey discusses the importance of living from faith in Jesus Christ. The most important aspect of our identities is that we are Christians, and our belief in Jesus should shape everything that we do. To learn more, visit www.stfranciscatholic.org/

St. Francis Catholic parish homily preached by Fr. Michael Casey. To learn more: www.stfranciscatholic.org

St. Francis Catholic parish homily preached by Fr. Michael Casey. To learn more: www.stfranciscatholic.org

St. Francis Catholic parish homily preached by Fr. Michael Casey. To learn more: www.stfranciscatholic.org

St. Francis Catholic parish homily preached by Fr. Michael Casey. To learn more: www.stfranciscatholic.org