Archive of All Homilies
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Homily for The 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Homily In Brief for the 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time: “Weddings are celebrations of love, hope and new beginnings. At the Wedding at Cana, Jesus shows us the same in... -
Homily for the 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time 2018
We often get frustrated when we see something that needs to change but doesn't, whether in our personal struggles, our country or our Church. Yet we are reminded today that... -
Homily for the 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time 2018
We are invited today to get to the basics of our faith, simply to love God and our neighbor. So many man-made structures can actually prevent the practice of faith... -
Homily for the 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time 2018
"Seeds carry great potential. What about the seeds that God has planted in your heart? We have great potential also to make present the Reign of God, love and compassion.... -
Homily In Brief for the Solemnity of The Most Holy Body & Blood of Christ 2018
Homily In Brief for the Solemnity of The Most Holy Body & Blood of Christ: "Jesus gave us everything out of love. He shed his blood for us, giving us... -
Homily from the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity2018
Homily In Brief for the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity: "As we celebrate Trinity Sunday, we are reminded that God is for us and God is with us. God... -
Homily from Pentecost 2018
Homily In Brief for Pentecost: "On this Pentecost day, we are invited to allow the Holy Spirit into our hearts, to not be afraid of the transformation that God desires.... -
Homily from Ascension of The Lord 2018
Homily In Brief for the Ascension of The Lord: "Pope Francis has called us to go. Go and proclaim the love of God with our lives. Go and be people... -
Homily from Sixth Sunday of Easter 2018
Homily In Brief for the 6th Sunday of Easter: "The only rule that God has is to love: unconditionally and without cost. Let us embrace this love and spread it... -
Homily from Second Sunday of Easter 2018
Almost everyone has had their heart broken or been hurt by someone they love. And when that happens, we can build defenses so we don't get hurt again. We don't... -
Homily from Easter Sunday 2018
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was a man who lived his life based on hope in Christ. All that he did for justice and peace came from his faith and... -
Homily from Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion 2018
Yesterday was the anniversary of the murder of Archbishop Oscar Romero of El Salvador. Killed for following Jesus in standing up to injustice and giving voice to the voiceless, he... -
Homily from 4th Sunday of Lent 2018
God's love for us is greater than anything we can imagine. God gives us this love freely and generously. Time and again it is offered to us and Jesus is... -
Homily from 3rd Sunday of Lent 2018
"The Jerusalem Temple was very impressive, much like some of our churches and cathedrals. It was a place that contained God's presence. Jesus announced that he was the temple, that... -
Homily from 2nd Sunday of Lent 2018
"Jesus and God are with us on the mountain tops of our lives, as well as the valleys. We are called today to "Listen to him." Listen to Jesus when... -
Homily from January 14, 2018
Fr. Jeremy reflects on Renew My Church, a process to reflect upon how we can do better both as a parish and as part of the larger Church in our... -
Homily from January 7, 2018
As we celebrate Epiphany today, we recall how our human nature is both light and darkness. We vary between choosing right and wrong. We are reminded that Christ came to... -
Homily from December 31, 2017
We are invited by St. Paul to put on compassion, kindness, humility and love, to wear them and have them be a part of who we are. We are called... -
Homily from December 25, 2017
Merry Christmas! We have spent the Advent Season preparing, and prepping, and waiting in anticipation for this day, this finale of so many to-do lists, shopping trips, and plans made... -
Homily from December 17, 2017
3rd Sunday of Advent: What brings you joy? Any number of people, things or the beauty of nature can fill our hearts with joy. We are invited today to recognize the... -
Homily from December 10, 2017
2nd Sunday of Advent: Isaiah tells us to prepare the way of the Lord, to smooth out the hills and valleys. This is what Advent is about, preparing the road into... -
Homily from November 19, 2017
Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time: So often we live in fear, which can paralyze us or keep us from moving forward. The parable of the talents in Matthew 25 teaches us... -
Homily from November 5, 2017
Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time: Jesus tells us today to put into practice what we believe. We all are leaders at some level, in our families, work and communities. We are... -
Homily from October 1, 2017
Homily In Brief for the 26th Sunday of Ordinary Time: - Fr. Jeremy Dixon -
Homily from September 17, 2017
Homily In Brief for the 24th Sunday of Ordinary Time: It seems there is so much anger and hatred surrounding us. And the Word calls us today to forgiveness and reconciliation.... -
Homily from September 10, 2017
Homily In Brief for the 23rd Sunday of Ordinary Time: For me, it's awkward and difficult to confront someone who may be doing something wrong or making poor choices. Yet Jesus... -
Homily from August 27, 2017
Homily In Brief for the 21st Sunday of Ordinary Time: The solar eclipse last week reminded us of the awe of the created world, and to think beyond. Today's Gospel calls... -
Homily from July 30, 2017
Homily In Brief for the 17th Sunday of Ordinary Time: Two questions. One, how open are we to God's blessings and presence in our lives? We are called to recognize the... -
Homily from July 23, 2017
Homily In Brief for the 16th Sunday of Ordinary Time: We often know what is right or helpful for us to do, but end up doing the opposite. We are a... -
Homily from July 16, 2017
Homily In Brief for the 15th Sunday of Ordinary Time: While I don't know much about gardening, I do know that you need good soil for plants to grow and flourish.... -
Homily from July 9, 2017
Homily In Brief for the 14th Sunday of Ordinary Time: We see some people who are the opposite of what Jesus calls us to today: to be meek and humble. Our... -
Homily from July 2, 2017
Homily In Brief for the 13th Sunday of Ordinary Time: We are invited to let go today. Jesus tells us that we must lose our life to find it. If we... -
Homily from June 25, 2017
Homily In Brief for the 12th Sunday of Ordinary Time: There is much fear and anxiety, whether it is the global situation or our personal lives. But Jesus tells us today,... -
Homily from June 18, 2017
Homily In Brief for the Solemnity of Corpus Christi: As today we celebrate the feast of the Body and Blood of Christ, we are reminded that the Eucharist we share calls... -
Homily from May 28, 2017
Homily In Brief for the 7th Sunday of Easter: 20 years since college graduation and 7 years ordained have me thinking about the transitions in our lives and the anxiety they... -
Homily from May 21, 2017
Homily In Brief for the 6th Sunday of Easter: Jesus promises to always be with us and to love us, yet sometimes we don't sense that presence. But faith invites us... -
Homily from May 14, 2017
Homily In Brief for the 5th Sunday of Easter: When Jesus says he is 'the way,' it's not a road, but a manner of living. He calls us to do as... -
Homily from May 7, 2017
Homily In Brief for the 4th Sunday of Easter: We live in a culture of distraction, constantly bombarded with messages, alerts and noise. It's very difficult to get away from it,... -
Homily from April 23, 2017
Homily In Brief for the 2nd Sunday of Easter: As a Cub fan, I have had my share of heartbreak. Last year I continued to have doubts that they would win.... -
Homily from April 2nd, 2017
Homily In Brief for the 5th Sunday of Lent: - Fr. Jeremy Dixon -
Homily from March 26th, 2017
Homily In Brief for the 4th Sunday of Lent: - Fr. Jeremy Dixon -
Homily from March 19th, 2017
Homily In Brief for the 3rd Sunday of Lent: "The Samaritan woman at the well is a model of faith for us. She recognized who Jesus was in the midst of... -
Homily from March 5th, 2017
Homily In Brief for the 1st Sunday of Lent: "At Chartres Cathedral in France, there is a beautiful sculpture of the creation of Adam (link below). I love the tenderness... -
Homily from February 26th, 2017
Homily In Brief for the 8th Sunday in Ordinary Time: "Does our desire for material things keep us from a deeper relationship with God and others? Do we have "affluenza?" Jesus... -
Homily from February 12th, 2017
Homily In Brief for the 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time: "There is a lot of falsehood and manipulation in our world and the facts sometimes don't seem to matter. Vincent... -
Homily from February 5th, 2017
Homily In Brief for the 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time: "Without light, we cannot live. Without light, our world cannot go on. In the same way, without the Light of... -
Homily from January 29th, 2017
Homily In Brief for the 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time: "Vincent de Paul, who began his mission to bring the Good News of God's love and mercy to the poor... -
Homily from January 15th, 2017
Homily In Brief for the 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time: "We often ask people what they want to be in terms of jobs. But maybe it's better to ask who... -
Homily from January 8th, 2017
Homily In Brief for Solemnity of the Epiphany of The Lord: "The struggle between light and darkness is one that we know well from movies, literature and our own experience. On... -
Homily from January 1st, 2017
Homily In Brief for The Solemnity of Mary, The Holy Mother of God: "What can be your New Year resolution when it comes to your faith life? More prayer? Better...