Pope’s General Audience – December 4, 2024

Wednesday, December 4, 2024

Pope Francis

In his weekly catechesis, Pope Francis reflected on the power of the Holy Spirit in evangelization and preaching. He said that "Preaching with the anointing of the Holy Spirit means transmitting, together with the ideas and the doctrine, the life and conviction of our faith."

Connect5: Archbishop Arthur Roche on the importance of the homily & why Francis is a great preacher

Wednesday, December 16, 2015

Salt + Light Media

The Secretary of the Congregation for Worship at the Vatican discusses the essence of preaching and looks at why Pope Francis is a master. How are you going to spend the next five minutes of your time? You could browse social media or check your email, but how about meeting a fascinating person and learning […]

Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley Homily during March for Life Vigil Mass

Thursday, January 22, 2015

Salt + Light Media

Below is the prepared text of the homily Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley delivered at the March for Life Vigil Mass celebrated at the Basilica of the immaculate Conception in Washignton D.C. Jan. 21, 2015. There is a popular diner near the Cathedral of the Holy Cross. One of the items on the menu is called […]

Canonization Mass of St. Joseph Vaz in Colombo – Homily of Pope Francis and Thanks of Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith

Wednesday, January 14, 2015

Salt + Light Media

On Wednesday, January 14, 2015, Pope Francis presided over the Canonization Mass of St. Joseph Vaz, Apostole of Sri Lanka, in Colombo. Below you will find the Holy Father’s homily, along with a thank you address by Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith, Archbishop of Colombo. Homily of His Holiness Pope Francis Canonization Mass of Saint Joseph Vaz […]

Pope Francis’ Homily Addresses Martrydom in Albania

Monday, September 22, 2014

Salt + Light Media

Below you will find the full text of Pope Francis’ homily during his first trip to Albania. Homily of His Holiness Pope Francis Holy Mass in Mother Teresa Square (Tirana, 21 September 2014) Today’s Gospel tells us that, as well as the Twelve Apostles, Jesus calls another seventy-two disciples and that he sends them […]

Deacon-structing: The Word Part One

Sunday, July 13, 2014

Deacon Pedro

Pope Benedict wrote in the Apostolic Exhortation Verbum Domini that “the homily is a means of bringing the scriptural message to life in a way that helps the faithful to realize that God’s word is present and at work in their everyday lives.” (VD 59) Add to that the 18 pages that Pope Francis dedicated […]

Inside the Synod – Friday, Oct. 12

Friday, October 12, 2012

Alicia Ambrosio

Our host Alicia Ambrosio brings you a recap of what happened in the synod hall, and from our team in Rome interviews with Cardinal Donald Wuerl, Cardinal George Pell, and Florence De Leyritz from the Catholic board for the Alpha Course.