
“God’s Word and Our Response of Love”
Homily for Christmas During the Day Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption Introduction “And the Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us.” This crescendo in the prologue

Homily for Christmas During the Day Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption Introduction “And the Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us.” This crescendo in the prologue

Homily for Christmas Mass During the Night Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption Introduction How appropriate that this one time of the year when we come together in church

Introducción Qué apropiado que en este único momento del año, cuando nos reunimos en la iglesia en plena noche, escuchemos la profecía del profeta Isaías: “El pueblo que caminaba en

Homily on the Occasion of the Annual Archdiocesan Cruzada Guadalupana December 6, 2025; St. Mary’s Cathedral Readings: Rev 11:19a, 12:1-6a.10ab; Jdt 13; Lk 1:26-38 Introduction During the years that

Homilía en la ocasión de la Cruzada Guadalupana Arquidiocesana anual 6 de diciembre de 2025; Catedral de Santa María Lecturas: Ap 11, 19a; 12, 1-6a.10ab; Jdt 13; Lc 1, 26-38

Homilía para la Jornada de Estudio de los Músicos Parroquiales 22 de noviembre de 2025; Seminario de San Patricio Introducción Es una feliz coincidencia que nuestra jornada de estudio

Homily for Parish Musicians’ Study Day November 22, 2025; St. Patrick’s Seminary Introduction It is a happy coincidence of events that our study day for parish musicians today occurs

Homily, 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year “C” Mass for the 50th Anniversary of the Sacro Costato Sisters at St. Catherine of Siena Parish; November 16, 2025 Introduction We

Sermón en el Día de Todos los Santos Misa Solemne Pontifical para el Congreso Eucarístico del Rosario Parroquia Estrella del Mar Introducción Hace muchos años, en el mes de octubre,

Sermon for All Saints Day Solemn High Pontifical Mass for Eucharistic Rosary Rally Star of the Sea Parish Introduction Many years ago I found myself in the Chicago area

Homily, Memorial of Our Lady of The Rosary Mass of the Americas at the Basilica Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City LEA AQUÍ LA HOMILÍA EN ESPAÑOL

Homily for the Rosary Rally Mass on the Solemnity of St. Francis of Assisi October 4, 2025; St. Mary’s Cathedral LEA AQUÍ LA HOMILÍA EN ESPAÑOL Introduction It is a

Homily, Mass of Ordination to the Diaconate of Hyeong-Joon (Andrew) Choi and Tae-Young (Steve) Jeon for the Diocese of Suwon; September 27, 2025; St. Patrick’s Seminary

Homily for Radiate Love Marriage Summit
Mass for Special Needs and Occasions: for Chastity; September 26, 2025; Cathedral of Christ the Light, Oakland

Homilía para la Misa de toma de posesión del P. Miguel Ruiz como párroco de la parroquia de Todas las Almas; Fiesta de la Exaltación de la Santa Cruz

Homily for the Installation of Fr. Miguel Ruiz as Pastor of All Souls Parish; Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross; September 14, 2025

Homily for the Annual Police-Fire-Sheriffs Mass; 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year “C”; St. Cecilia Church; September 7, 2025

Homily, Mass for the Fifty-fifth Anniversary of St. Augustine Parish; Votive Mass of a Doctor of the Church; August 23, 2025

Homily, Memorial of the Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary; Mass of Opening of the Academic Year at St. Patrick’s Seminary; And Consecration of the Seminary to the Immaculate Heart of Mary; August 22, 2025

Homily, Votive Mass of Mary, Seat of WisdomClosing Mass for the 13th Annual National Conference of the ICLEJuly 18, 2025; Lincoln, NebraskaReadings: Sir 24:1-4.18-21; Ps 147; Lk 10:38-42 Introduction I

Sermon for the Mass to Celebrate the 500th Anniversary of the Birth of Palestrina; Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel (July 16, 2025); Sacred Heart Parish, Grand Rapids, MI
Homily for Mass of Ordination of Priests and Transitional Deacon; June 7, 2025; St. Mary’s Cathedral

Column for the June 2025 issue of Catholic San Francisco magazine.

Homily, Profession of Solemn Vows of Missionaries of Charity May 22, 2025; St. Paul’s Church Readings: Acts 4:32-35; Ps 27; Eph 1:3-14; Jn 15:9-17 We are certainly living through

Homily for the Memorial Mass for Pope Francis; April 30, 2025; St. Mary’s Cathedral
Homily for the 2nd Sunday of Easter, Year “C”; Mass with the Participants in the Respect Life Essay Contest; April 27, 2025; St. Mary’s Cathedral
Homily for Easter Sunday; April 20, 2025; St. Mary’s Cathedral
Homilía para Domingo de Pascua; 20 de abril de 2025; Catedral de Santa María de la Asunción
Homily for the Easter Vigil, Year “C”; April 19, 2025; St. Mary’s Cathedral
Homily for Holy Thursday; April 17, 2025; St. Mary’s Cathedral
Homily for Chrism MassApril 10, 2025; St. Mary’s CathedralLeer en español Introduction Once upon a time, a long, long time ago, when I was pursuing my theology studies in Rome
Homily for the 5th Sunday of Lent, Year “C”
April 5, 2025; St. Mary’s Cathedral; Northern California Regional Choir Festival of American Federation Pueri Cantores
Sermon for the Salutations to the Holy Cross with His Eminence, Metropolitan Gerasimos; Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church; March 20, 2025
Homily for the 1st Sunday of Lent, Year “C”;
March 9, 2025; St. Mary’s Cathedral
Homily, Friday After Ash Wednesday; Mass for High School Teachers’ Convocation; March 7, 2025; Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption
Homily for Mass with the Little Sisters of the Poor/Closing of St. Anne’s Home
7th Sunday in Ordinary Time
February 23, 2025; St. Dominic’s Church.
Homily; Married Couples’ Anniversary Mass; Feast of the Chair of St. Peter; February 22, 2025; St. Mary’s Cathedral
Homily, Mass for the Celebration of the Lunar New Year; February 8, 2025; St. Mary’s Cathedral
Homily for the World Day for Consecrated Life; Feast of the Presentation of the Lord; St. Mary’s Cathedral
Votive Mass of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of Divine HopeMass for Annual Archdiocesan Women’s ConferenceFebruary 1, 2025; Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Introduction The other day I had the
Homily for Mass on the Occasion of the Walk for Life West Coast; Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul; January 25, 2025; St. Mary’s Cathedral
Homily for Mass of Ordination to the Priesthood of Br. Mikhael Josip Maria of the Holy Cross and the Holy Name of Jesus, COSJ; January 11, 2025; St. Patrick’s Seminary
Sermon for Solemn Requiem Mass for Professor William Peter Mahrt; January 10, 2025; Mission Dolores Basilica